Presidential Communications
A selection of announcements, statements, position papers, interviews and video messages.
- July 2, 2024 – Dr. Benitez’s Inaugural Message to Staff
Previous Statements
- April 29, 2024 – Passing of Donald M. Payne, Jr.
- October 12, 2023 – Praying for Peace in the Middle East
- August 23, 2023 – A Message from the President
- June 29, 2023 – The Importance of Racial Diversity on College Campuses
- April 20, 2021 – The Pursuit of Racial Justice
- March 18, 2021 – Â鶹´«Ã½AV University Stands in Solidarity with the Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Communities
- February 1, 2021 – Our Reaffirmed Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- January 7, 2021 – The Importance of Democracy
Media
Make College a Reality: Double the Pell
Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., then president of Â鶹´«Ã½AV University, wrote this opinion piece in support of the campaign to double Pell Grants. The op-ed was published by on July 13.
Dr. Cornacchia Discusses Politics, the Pandemic & More with Steve Adubato
Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., then president of Â鶹´«Ã½AV University, recently appeared remotely on Think Tank with Steve Adubato.
During the segment Dr. Cornacchia discussed the importance of the 2020 election to the nation, the impact of the coronavirus, COVID-19 public health crisis on higher education and the need for collaboration as well as competition between colleges and universities. The interview aired on NJTV, News 12+ and WHYY.