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May was Mental Health Awareness Month at Bergen!Students, faculty, and staff across campus came together to support thei...
05/29/2026

May was Mental Health Awareness Month at Bergen!

Students, faculty, and staff across campus came together to support their peers and many others struggling with mental and emotional health. The Office of Personal Counseling raised awareness about mental health and offered information about the office’s resources to students. Students wrote positive messages and spent time with therapy dogs on campus.

Those who want guidance to help clarify emotions or issues are encouraged to visit Bergen’s Office of Personal Counseling, located in HS-100 in the Pitkin Education Center. You can also email a personal counselor at [email protected].

☀️ Make This Summer Count — Invest in Yourself, Build New Skills & Advance Your Career!Summer is the perfect time to foc...
05/29/2026

☀️ Make This Summer Count — Invest in Yourself, Build New Skills & Advance Your Career!
Summer is the perfect time to focus on your future. Whether you're looking to gain new
credentials, explore a new career path, or strengthen your professional skills, Bergen’s Division
of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offers hands-on programs designed to
help you advance your career.

📅 Upcoming Career-Focused Programs:
🧠 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Begins May 31
🏠 AutoCAD Fundamentals for Interior Design – Begins June 17
📚 Teaching Assistant Paraprofessional Training
• Level 2: Advanced Professional Learning – Begins June 30
• Level 3: Content-Specific Expertise – Begins August 11
👩‍🏫Introduction to Teaching – Begins July 13

✨ Utilize your summer to empower yourself, expand your knowledge, and prepare for new opportunities ahead.

Gain practical experience, industry-recognized training, and the confidence to take the next step in your educational or professional journey. Seats are limited — register today!

🌐 CE.BERGEN.EDU
📞 201-447-7488
📧 [email protected]

05/29/2026

Once a Bulldog, Always Bergen!

Bergen alumnus Thomas Derr, ‘17, got his start at Bergen, and recently came back to support students in their academic journeys.

After graduating from Bergen, Derr earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Rutgers University in 2019 and then earned his master’s degree in history from Rutgers University-Newark in 2020. He currently teaches social studies at Garfield high school, and is an adjunct professor of English and head esports coach at Bergen.

“Bergen gave me my start,” said Derr. “I came back to Bergen because it represents a full-circle moment for me: from student, to professor, to coach, all in the same place that first believed in me.”

Join Bergen’s Alumni Network and reconnect with fellow alumni like Derr. Visit Bergen’s Alumni Network at foundation.bergen.edu/alumninetwork/.

Before Commencement 2026 took place, Bergen’s Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society welcomed 225 new members!Becoming a PTK mem...
05/28/2026

Before Commencement 2026 took place, Bergen’s Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society welcomed 225 new members!

Becoming a PTK member opens opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with access to scholarships, leadership roles, and a supportive academic community. By entering PTK, these Bergen students are now recognized as high-achievers dedicated to not only earning academic success, but also making an impact in their community.

Learn more about Bergen’s PTK Chapter at bergen.edu/honors/phi-theta-kappa-ptk.

05/27/2026

Do certain terms on some financial aid applications confuse you?

Get the quick rundown on facts and terms to help you navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and other financial aid forms. Don’t let confusion prevent you from maximizing aid to support your education!

For more information, visit bergen.edu/financial-aid. You can also email Bergen’s Financial Aid Office at [email protected].

Bergen’s Cerullo Learning Assistance Center received the “Coaching Program of Excellence Award” from the Association for...
05/27/2026

Bergen’s Cerullo Learning Assistance Center received the “Coaching Program of Excellence Award” from the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession - ACTP.

By expanding awareness of their academic coaching and tutoring services to train student and professional tutors, the Cerullo Center is better able to support Bergen students.

“Creating an environment where both coaches and students can thrive is at the heart of everything we do and I think that intentionality is what sets us apart,” said Cerullo Center Manager Candice Kaup Scioscia.

The Cerullo Center previously won the ACTP’s 2025 “Learning Center of Excellence Award” for two-year institutions.

Read more about the award at https://ow.ly/ZhJS50Z2oVx.

Before the academic year closed out, some Bergen Bulldogs took home awards!Many students showed dedication across differ...
05/26/2026

Before the academic year closed out, some Bergen Bulldogs took home awards!

Many students showed dedication across different areas across campus, from academics to student life, and much more! These student awardees chose to work hard once they got to campus and support their communities, whether it was on or off campus.

Congratulations to everyone who received awards!

It has been one week since Bergen celebrated Commencement 2026!Getting your diploma doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye...
05/22/2026

It has been one week since Bergen celebrated Commencement 2026!

Getting your diploma doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to Bergen. Join the Bergen Alumni Network to stay connected to your alma mater!

Becoming part of the alumni network allows you to receive news and event announcements from the College, and keep in touch with your Bergen buddies while making new friends.

Don’t let your Bergen journey end! Join the Bergen Alumni Network at foundation.bergen.edu/alumninetwork/.

Cut out the confusion and secure your school funds!Bergen’s Financial Aid Office is here to support current and incoming...
05/21/2026

Cut out the confusion and secure your school funds!

Bergen’s Financial Aid Office is here to support current and incoming students on maximizing their financial aid so they can succeed. For further support, contact a financial aid advisor by email at [email protected].

Students can also find more information at bergen.edu/financial-aid.

For the fourth consecutive year, Bergen Community College is recognized as one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in ...
05/21/2026

For the fourth consecutive year, Bergen Community College is recognized as one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.”

The recognition comes from The EDU Ledger – formerly Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine – and NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development). Throughout his five years as the College’s president, Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., prioritized fostering an “ethics of care” mission on campus.

With this vision in mind, Friedman remade the College’s participatory and shared governance structure, enhanced internal communication, and expanded access to health and wellness programs. Initiatives such as these support more than 1,100 full- and part-time Bergen employees!

“We work collaboratively to embrace challenges, practice continuous improvement, and help students achieve success. That’s why Bergen has become a professional home for many – a vocation unto itself – rather than a stop on a professional journey: we embrace the ‘unity’ in ‘community,’” said President Friedman.

Read more about this institutional honor at https://ow.ly/MsEf50Z14pZ.

Students from Bergen’s Thrive Program visited Rising Star Academy to connect with young learners and create strong pathw...
05/20/2026

Students from Bergen’s Thrive Program visited Rising Star Academy to connect with young learners and create strong pathways to literacy.

During their visit to the Rising Star Academy, Bergen students led interactive book readings along with arts and crafts activities for young readers to connect with the stories they explored.

Visiting Rising Star Academy was a meaningful experience for Bergen students to help young learners foster a love for reading and lifelong learning!

The Thrive Program is made possible through the NJ STARS and Educational Opportunity Fund programs, which motivate students to become leaders and change-makers in the community.

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