Future Accountants Take on AI: Felician University Hosts Inaugural High School Competition
Rutherford, NJ – Felician University hosted the inaugural Future Accountants AI Challenge this past Friday, May 8, welcoming students from four Bergen County high schools to test their knowledge of accounting and business fundamentals and explore how artificial intelligence can ethically enhance creativity and productivity across professional industries. The event was created in collaboration with the NJ
Navigating Change: Felician University Shares Financial Aid Communication Strategies at NJASFAA Forum
Rutherford, NJ— Felician University’s Office of Student Financial Services and Department of Communications recently presented at the New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NJASFAA) 2026 Spring Open Forum at Brookdale Community College, offering insight into how to practice effective communication and support professional well-being amid new federal loan changes imposed by the One
Eight Bergen County High Schools to Compete in the Inaugural “Future Accountants AI Challenge,” hosted at Felician University
Rutherford, NJ – Felician University will host the first Future Accountants AI Challenge on Friday, May 8, 2026, welcoming students from eight high schools across Bergen County, including Rutherford, Dwight Morrow, Ridgefield Park, Lyndhurst, Hasbrouck Heights, North Arlington, Bergen Catholic, and Northern Valley. The event will run from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the Alden Trust
Healthcare Executive Mark D. Sparta to Deliver Commencement Keynote Speech
RUTHERFORD, N.J.— Felician University’s 62nd Annual Commencement Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 21 at The Rink at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ. Including associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees, more than 500 Felician University graduates are expected to receive their diplomas. Mark D. Sparta, Chief Operating Officer of Hackensack Meridian Health, will serve as
Felician University and Children’s Aid and Family Services Partner to Install Bergen County’s 15th Buster Box
Rutherford, NJ— Felician University, in partnership with Children’s Aid and Family Services, is now home to Bergen County’s 15th Buster Box, a discreet, newspaper-style dispenser stocked with free Narcan, a life-saving nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdoses. This initiative was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Janel Owens, Vice President of Student Affairs
Leading with Purpose: Women of Felician’s Honors Program
Rutherford, NJ— Felician University’s Honors Program is more than just a designation for high-achieving students with exceptional academic experience. Rooted in the university’s Franciscan Values, this program provides multiple pathways for expanded research, mentorship, civic engagement, and community service, allowing students to grow in their personal and professional lives. In recognition of Women’s History Month, the
Felician University Honors Six Alumni with Special Awards
RUTHERFORD, NJ, March 26, 2026—Six Felician University alumni were honored with distinct awards at the annual Alumni Awards Ceremony on the Rutherford campus. The recipients reflect a wide variety of disciplines and achievements, showcasing the boundless opportunities to which a Felician education can open doors. The Alumni Awards recognize the exceptional achievements, commitment to Felician
From Courtroom to Classroom: Prof. Judith J. Sullivan’s Role in Shaping Legal Futures
RUTHERFORD, NJ—As part of Women’s History Month and this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” Judith J. Sullivan, Esq., exemplifies how women are creating lasting impact through law, education, and public service. An adjunct professor and pre-law advisor at Felician University, she brings more than three decades of experience in corporate
Felician University to Honor Community Stalwart Jim D’Agostino with Spark of the Divine Award
RUTHERFORD, NJ – On April 30, Felician University will honor James “Jim” D’Agostino, Sr. with the meaningful Spark of the Divine Community Leadership Award. The celebration, held at the Westmount Country Club, will honor Jim’s impressive legacy of industry, service, philanthropy, and leadership—values that reflect Felician’s enduring commitment to education, community engagement, and faith-inspired purpose.
“Dead Man Walking” Author and Advocate Visits Felician University
Rutherford, NJ, March 16, 2026— Felician University proudly welcomed Sister Helen Prejean, author of the critically acclaimed book Dead Man Walking, and renowned human rights activist, to the Lodi and Rutherford campuses on Monday, March 16. Sr. Helen spoke at multiple discussion sessions throughout the day with members of the Felician community, drawing upon her nearly four-decade-long