Special Reports

Historic $69 Million Deal: New Jersey Governor Approves Massive University Merger Creating Educational Powerhouse

Governor Murphy signs historic legislation merging New Jersey City University into Kean University, providing $69 million in state funding and infrastructure investment. The consolidation creates one of NJ's largest university systems while preserving access for 5,500 students and saving a 99-year-old institution from financial crisis.

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