RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University is pleased to announce the appointments of two new professors in the School of Business & Information Sciences (SOBIS). Michael Cicchine will serve as a professor of Marketing and Dr. David Perricone has been named as Associate Professor of Management/Sports Management.

In announcing the appointments, Dr. Marilu Marcillo, Dean of SOBIS, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Professor Cicchine and Dr. Perricone to our community. Their enthusiasm for teaching will invigorate our existing programs and undoubtedly enhance the learning experience for our students.”

As an instructor, Professor Michael Cicchine will use his industry experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, and business management by offering a unique perspective  of real-world learning that will

Professor Michael Cicchine

benefit students as they prepare for their careers. Previously, Professor Cicchine held marketing leadership positions at 92.3FM K-Rock Radio in New York and various start-ups in the New York City area. Most recently, he established his own consulting firm, offering strategic and digital marketing advice to small businesses.

Dr. David Perricone

Dr. David Perricone has over 13 years of university teaching experience and is aligned with the SOBIS mission of “learning by doing.” He helped develop and deliver a wide range of courses in higher education that will enable him to contribute to the growth of the business school. With two decades of experience with the New Jersey Devils Hockey Club, where he served as the Senior Director of Merchandise, Dr. Perricone brings practical insights from the world of sports management. He has also authored numerous articles on sports marketing and experiential learning in sports management.

These appointments reflect Felician University’s ongoing commitment to connect students with experienced professionals who bring real-world insights into classroom learning. Felician University’s School of Business and Information Sciences is dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial leadership, management, problem-solving, and the ethical decision-making skills that are essential for students’ success in their professional careers.

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 About Felician University

 Felician University is more than just an institute of higher learning. It is a community that inspires and engages over 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Our commitment to our students’ success is evident in our rankings and recognitions. Over the past five years, Felician University has consistently ranked 3^rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and has been recognized as the #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. Our Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. We are proud to be designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the thirteenth year, a testament to our strong support for Veteran students. Our diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), with underrepresented students comprising more than half of the student population, is a reflection of our inclusive and supporting environment. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.