Murphy signs bill advancing Kean–NJCU university merger

NJCU president: Murphy signing NJCU-Kean merger bill is 'a defining moment'

New Jersey City University President (NJCU) Andrés Acebo called outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signing the bill to make a merger between NJCU and Kean University “a defining moment” for the learning institution. By John Heinis/Hudson County View ” … Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation advancing the merger between New Jersey City University […] The post NJCU president: Murphy signing NJCU-Kean merger bill is ‘a defining moment’ appeared f…

Governor Signs NJCU-Kean Merger Bill

Under the new law, which passed the New Jersey Legislature last month after being fast-tracked through both houses, Kean will absorb all of the financially troubled NJCU’s debts and assets. NJCU will become Kean Jersey City, and its roughly 5,500 students will become Kean students. The merger remains subject to final approval by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education. The post Governor Signs NJCU-Ke…

Murphy signs bill advancing Kean–NJCU university merger

The basics: New law codifies Kean University–NJCU merger agreement reached in October 2025 Merger still requires approval from Middle States, the US Department of Education NJCU will operate as Kean Jersey City, students would transition to Kean this summer Legislation includes $25M in state funding, preserves NJCU faculty tenure rights Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law Jan. 12 aimed at advancing the merger of Kean University and New Jers…