91直播 News - Aug. 14, 2025
WHAT WE鈥橰E TALKING ABOUT
Hughes Center, Press of A.C. to sponsor District 2 Assembly Debate
The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at 91直播 and The Press of Atlantic City will sponsor between State Legislative District 2 Assembly candidates on Oct. 21.
The debate will take place before a live, public audience at 7 p.m. at 91直播鈥檚 Campus Center Theatre, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, and will also be livestreamed by the Hughes Center and The Press. A recording will be archived on the Hughes Center鈥檚 site.
Major-party candidates, including Republican incumbents Don Guardian and Claire Swift and Democratic challengers Joanne Famularo and Maureen Rowan, have agreed to participate. Other candidates who meet minimum campaign finance thresholds and file campaign spending reports will be invited.
鈥淗osting the District 2 Assembly debate advances the Hughes Center鈥檚 mission of fostering civic engagement and creating a forum for open, informed discussion of the issues that matter most to our community,鈥 said Hughes Center Director Tina Zappile. 鈥淭hese debates help voters make educated choices and exemplify our commitment to amplifying local voices, connecting residents with their elected officials, and providing a platform for rigorous policy dialogue.鈥
91直播 Recognized for Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being
91直播 recently , along with 70 other higher education institutions nationwide, the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight Into Academia magazine.
The award is a measure of an institution鈥檚 individual programs and initiatives that significantly advance the core values of inclusive excellence and belonging. 91直播 will be featured in the September issue of Insight Into Academia magazine.
鈥淭he Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office at 91直播 has always strived to foster a culture of mental wellness and well-being for students, faculty and staff,鈥 said Dr. Brooke Zall-Crawford, director of Counseling and Psychological Services. 鈥淲e are proud to be recognized for our continued commitment to mental health, reducing stigma and providing preventative programming to increase student success, retention and a sense of belonging.鈥
Guggenheim Fellows Featured in 91直播鈥檚 Art Gallery
91直播's Art Gallery is set to return with a centered on African American history, stories and experiences from four Black Guggenheim Fellows from Sept. 4 to Nov. 8.
The two-floor exhibition, entitled 鈥淒iverse Perspectives in Photography: Four Black Guggenheim Fellows in the Philadelphia Region,鈥 will feature the work of Donald E. Camp, who in 1995 was the second African American photographer to receive the Guggenheim Fellowship following Roy DeCarava in 1952. In addition to Camp, the exhibit will have works from Ron Tarver (2021), William E. Williams (2003) and Wendel A. White (2003).
The fall exhibition will open with a free reception and panel discussion moderated by Julie L. McGee at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the lower level of the 91直播 Art Gallery. McGee is an associate professor of Art History and Africana Studies at the University of Delaware who specializes in African American art and contemporary African art.
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY
Hailey Bidinger Recognized as 2025 Staller Writing Tutor
Senior Hailey Bidinger was with the 2025 Paul D. Staller 鈥97 Writing Center Tutor Award for her commitment as a Peer Writer, carrying on a tradition of supporting the 91直播 community.
The award was created by the Staller Family of Atlantic City in memory of their son, Paul, a 1997 Communication Studies graduate who found purpose in tutoring his fellow students. The annual ceremony, held July 30 at the John F. Scarpa Academic Center, has become a tradition at 91直播.
鈥淭his award is a reminder that Paul鈥檚 spirit lives on in the students who carry his legacy forward,鈥 said Alan Staller, Paul鈥檚 father. 鈥淚 had no idea he was tutoring before he passed away, but now, the people we鈥檝e met through this award have given us a new piece of Paul to hold on to.鈥
WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
: Don鈥檛 forget to pack your beach chair, Ospreys. We鈥檙e looking forward to fall beach days.
: The Ospreys will be landing in the nest soon. Marissa Morozewicz, who chose #91直播U for its Dance program and Dance Team, is ready.
: In my orange era.馃寚
FROM THE SIDELINES
Softball Team Earns NFCA Academic Honors
The 91直播 softball squad for team and individual academic honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for the 2024-25 academic year. The Ospreys finished 19th in NCAA Division III with a 3.73 grade-point average.
Twenty-two of the 25 members of the 91直播 team qualified for NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors. The awards are given to any player who achieved a minimum 3.5 GPA during the 2024-25 academic year.
In 2025, 91直播 won 26 games for the program鈥檚 highest victory total since 2017. The Ospreys went 26-15 overall, including 12-6 in conference play to finish in a tie for third in the NJAC standings.
91直播 pitchers led the conference in strikeouts (254) and finished second in ERA (1.65), shutouts (12) and opposing batting average (.208). In addition to leading the NJAC in homers, the Ospreys were second in batting (.321), runs (256), hits (360), doubles (72) and stolen bases (85), and third in fielding percentage (.965).
91直播 Athletics Celebrates 2024-25 Award Winners
Five 91直播 student-athletes to receive the athletic department鈥檚 annual awards for the 2024-25 academic year.
Men鈥檚 basketball player EJ Matthews-Spratley was selected 91直播 Male Athlete of the Year, and track & field and cross-country runner Kayla Kass was voted 91直播 Female Athlete of the Year.
Baseball player Austin Beard was picked for the SAAC Unsung Hero Award by the 91直播 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group of student-athlete representatives that provide insight and offer input to athletic administrators and the institution on behalf of all student-athletes at 91直播.
Track & field runners Santana Wittenburg and Paige Baneywere named Male and Female Comeback Athletes of the Year by 91直播 Athletic Training Services.
OSPREY NOTES
Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Updates
Provost Palladino shared the following announcement Aug. 7:
Under the leadership of Executive Director Merydawilda Col贸n since 2014, the 91直播 Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (SCCESL) has been connecting students with high-impact educational experiences while supporting our local communities. The Center has housed the Office of Service Learning, helping faculty create transformative learning opportunities for 91直播 students. Through these efforts, students engage directly with partners to serve and support local communities. The Center鈥檚 impact has also included homework completion programs in Atlantic City and Pleasantville, naturalization classes, planning for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, and community programming in partnership with AtlantiCare throughout Atlantic County.
Effective today, the SCCESL will conclude its work in its current form, with selected personnel and core functions transitioning to the leadership of Brian Jackson, vice president for Community Engagement. This realignment builds on the strong foundation created by the Center and will allow 91直播 to deepen its regional impact and expand meaningful partnerships. To ensure a seamless transition, Heather Swenson Brilla, supervisor for Community Programs and Community Engagement Assessment; Trish Collins, Community Engagement liaison; and Shawn Cooper, project coordinator for Community Programs and Leadership will now report to Vice President Jackson.
Additionally, to better support students and faculty, Taylor Coyne, coordinator of Service Learning, will report to the William T. Daly School of General Studies. This move will strengthen the integration of classroom learning with community-engaged academic experiences.
Col贸n will continue in her role as associate dean for the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, a position she has held since 2023.
鈴 On This Day: On Aug. 14, 2003, the Great Northeast Blackout swept across the U.S. and parts of Canada, leaving around 50 million people in the dark.馃殾 Cue traffic chaos, candlelit dinners, and a whole lot of neighborly bonding. It even sparked an unspoken challenge: Who鈥檚 got the best generator? A wild reminder that sometimes, unplugging the grid makes us connect鈥攋ust maybe not by choice.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Professional Development Opportunities
馃幁 Fall Programming at the PAC
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馃帴 Aug. 14:
Aug. 15-16:Dinner Theatre Showcase
Aug. 20:
馃嵒 Aug. 21:
Aug. 23:
Aug. 30-Oct. 19: Weeks of Welcome
Sept. 2: Fall Faculty Conference
馃摎 Sept. 4:Fall Semester begins
Sept. 10: Board of Trustees meeting
鉀 Sept. 15:
Sept. 15-Oct. 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 16-17:
馃摎馃寧 Sept.18:
