Felician University Strengthens Research Enterprise Through VOLARÉ Institute Participation
Felician University has been a proud participant in the second cohort of the Visioning, Organizing, Leading, and Advancing the Research Enterprise (VOLARÉ) Institute, an NSF-funded capacity-and research-building initiative administered by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). From September 2025 through June 2026, Felician was one of 25 higher education institutions selected to expand
From Communications Student to “Camera Guy”: Looking Through the Lens of One Student’s Success
Joshua Tauriello, Class of 2026, always knew that his greatest strengths came from building authentic connections with the things that mattered most, whether it was the people in his life, his passion for Track and Field, or his goals as a digital storyteller. His past four years at Felician University delivered exactly what he was
Felician University Hosts Training with Cuantrix AI in Collaboration with Televisa and Google
Rutherford, NJ – Felician University’s AI Task Force proudly collaborated with Cuantrix AI, Televisa, and Google to host an AI integration training on June 8, 2026. Led by Dr. Yashira Valentín-Rosas, Assistant Professor at the University of Puerto Rico, over 100+ faculty and staff members across all disciplines and departments learned new ways in which they
Felician’s School of Nursing Launches NJ’s First DNP Program With Education Track
RUTHERFORD, NJ—Faculty shortages at U.S. nursing schools are limiting student capacity at a time when the need for registered nurses continues to grow, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. To help minimize the impact of nursing faculty shortages in New Jersey, Felician University’s School of Nursing has answered the call with a
Felician University Announces Inaugural Felician Forward AI Faculty Fellows
RUTHERFORD, NJ—Felician University is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Felician Forward AI Faculty Fellows Program, an initiative designed to foster innovative, ethical, and mission-centered applications of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, research, and university service. The Faculty Fellows Program supports faculty in exploring how emerging AI technologies can enhance student learning while promoting
Felician University Celebrates 62nd Commencement Ceremony
Rutherford, NJ — Felician University hosted its 62nd Commencement Ceremony at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, this past Thursday, May 21, celebrating the hard work and achievements of more than 500 graduates across the School of Business and Information Sciences, Nursing, Arts & Sciences, and Education. Vitaly Vargas, Salutatorian and recipient
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
Felician University Presents Spark of the Divine Award to Jim D’Agostino
RUTHERFORD, NJ – On April 30, Felician University and 200 guests honored James “Jim” D’Agostino, Jr. with the Spark of the Divine Community Leadership Award at the Westmount Country Club. The University community celebrated Jim’s remarkable legacy of industry, philanthropy, and leadership — values that reflect Felician’s commitment to education, community engagement, and faith-inspired