In The Schools

RANDOLPH, NJ — More than 30 students at County College of Morris (CCM) were recently recognized for their contributions to enhancing the life of the college and the community at large.

The students were presented with awards at the 51st Annual Campus Life Appreciation Ceremony. Typically, the Office of Campus Life holds a dinner dance recognition ceremony for the award recipients.

DENVILLE, NJ – The Foundation of Denville and the PTAs of Denville Township Schools are soliciting names of individuals who have made a positive impact on Denville students in pre-K through eighth grade.

There are three persons-of-the-year awards: PK-8 Student of the Year, sponsored by the PTAs of Lakeview Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, and Valleyview Middle School; ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- June is fast approaching, which means it soon will be time for students to graduate from middle school and high school. Yet, with the coronavirus threat still lingering, some schools are contemplating whether to hold such important events virtually or in-person. In Denville Township, Valleyview Middle School and Morris Knolls High School have plans to hold their annual ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- Brianna Isabella Castro (16), a junior at the Morris County Vocational School District Academy for Performing Arts, is a recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education (NJGAAE) Student Award for Artistic Excellence and Leadership in Dance.

According to a press release, this award is given to a high school dance student who expresses superlative ...

RANDOLPH, NJ – Since County College of Morris (CCM) is not able to hold an in-person commencement ceremony this year, the college will provide the Class of 2020 with a virtual celebration Fri, June 12, at 7 p.m. on YouTube.

This year’s commencement was originally scheduled for Fri, May 22, but with the college’s move to a remote teaching and learning ...

RANDOLPH, NJ – Don Phelps, director of Campus Life at County College of Morris (CCM), is the sole recipient of the 2020 Two-Year College Professional Service Award presented by the Association of College Unions International (ACUI). The award acknowledges a professional at a two-year institution who exemplifies excellence in the enhancement of college life and is recognized by ...

TRENTON, NJ -- If Gov. Phil Murphy decides to re-open New Jersey schools for the last month of the academic year, it will be against the advice of a coalition of statewide education organizations. 

Murphy said at his Saturday press briefing that he would announce his decision on Monday.

Responding to a reporter's question at Saturday's press briefing, Murphy said:

"We ...

Top Students Recognized by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges

RANDOLPH, NJ – Two students at County College of Morris (CCM), Emma Mendoza, of Boonton, and Corey Anding, of Newark, have been named as 2020 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) New Jersey All-State Academic Team members for their academic excellence, leadership and community service.

Mendoza and Anding, along with several other ...

RANDOLPH, NJ – County College of Morris (CCM) has received a $235,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the launch of a Data Science Certificate program.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there is a high demand for data scientists, whose work involves managing, analyzing and interpreting large sets of data. The BLS 2018 projections ...

RANDOLPH, NJ – Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of County College of Morris (CCM), has been selected by the Aspen Institute to join the 2020-21 inaugural class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship, a new initiative designed to support community college presidents in the early years of their tenure to accelerate transformational change on behalf of students.

Iacono is one of 25 ...