Cranford, NJ – UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ students, faculty, and staff welcomed Congressman Robert Menendez (NJ-08) to the Elizabeth Campus in February. The Congressman toured the College’s School of Nursing, part of the RWJBarnabas Health system where he observed a high-tech simulation mannequin used for hands-on training. He also spoke with students in one of the non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) class.
The College receives significant support from the County, elected officials, and a variety of grants to help the students. The funding obtained provides Union County residents with access and preparation to in-demand workforce training. Additionally, UCNJ graduates successfully transfer and work in careers that allow them to earn a family sustaining wage. To check out photos from this visit, click here.
UCNJ is a public, comprehensive community college that provides quality, affordable, accessible educational programs to the greater Union County region. It is the first of New Jersey’s 18 two-year colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities. Students can participate in clubs, honor societies, and a full array of NJCAA athletics beyond Esports including basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, and more. UCNJ provides many experiential learning opportunities such as access to the Bloomberg Business Center, Innovation Center, and Student Research hub. Additionally, students at UCNJ attend one of the top 10 community colleges in the country for 2025 as designated by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. To learn more about UCNJ, visit ar7y.zlmmc8.com