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Claire Lowe of the Press of Atlantic City reports that, " Cumberland and Gloucester county colleges take next step toward merger ." Lowe indicates that administrators of both institutions signed agreements to proceed with a merger by July 1, 2019. Inside Higher Ed 's Rick Seltzer also posted information on the merger in " New Jersey 2-Year Colleges Pursue Merger ," and indicates the merged institutions will be known as Rowan College of South Jersey. Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) is a collaboration between the former Gloucester County College and Rowan University.  Gloucester County College located in Sewell, NJ was founded in 1968.   Cumberland County College  of Vineland, NJ was founded in 1966. The Courier-Post based in Cherry Hill, NJ published an opinion piece on September 7, 2018, " Merger of Cumberland, Gloucester colleges would be visionary step ," written by Cody D. Miller, a former trustee of RCGC. If you are interested in recent...

New Brunswick Today published " Douglass Celebrates a Century of Higher Education for Women " on March 29, 2 018.  The article written by Benjamin Clapp coincides with several events that commemorate the founding of New Jersey College for Women in 1918.  The institution was renamed as Douglass College in 1955 and changed its name again in 2007 to Douglass Residential College . You can visit Douglass web pages for more information on college traditions , a timeline , and " Douglass: The Power of 100 Years ," a web pages where alumnae and students can review memories or learn more about various centennial events.  Clapp a lso notes that a new book,  The Douglass Century: Transformation of the Women’s College at Rutgers University , written by three Rutgers faculty members, Kayo Denda, Mary Hawkesworth, and Fernanda Perrone, is published by the Rutgers University Press.

Bloomfield College in Bloomfield, NJ is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding in 1868.  The institution was established as the German Theological School and was affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church. The name change to Bloomfield Theological Seminary in 1913. The name change again to Bloomfield College and Seminary in 1926 and then to Bloomfield College in 1960. Enrollment is approximately 1,996 students. You can visit the college website for web pages devoted to the anniversary that include a timeline, upcoming events, and other information .

A self guided Walking Tour of Princeton has been created by the Princeton Regional Conventionand Visitors Bureau . Some of the sites on the tour include: Albert Einstein House Princeton Theological Seminary, founded in 1811. Palmer Square Nassau Presbyterian Church MacLean House, built in 1756. The official residence of college presidents until 1878. Nassau Hall, the largest stone building in America when completed. University Chapel, one of the most beautiful buildings on campus. It was built between 1925 and 1928. University Art Museum, erected in 1889. Prospect House and Garden given to the College in 1878 for use as a residence for the presidents. In 1968 the Lowrie House became the official presidential home and Prospect House is now the faculty club. Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, founded in 1930. Bainbridge House, headquarters of the Historical Society of Princeton with a museum and changing exhi...