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Bergen alumna Marita De La Torre, ‘22, was recently interviewed by the New Jersey Education Association!“I spent years t...
08/26/2026

Bergen alumna Marita De La Torre, ‘22, was recently interviewed by the New Jersey Education Association!

“I spent years taking care of my family, but I wanted more,” De La Torre said in the interview. “So I enrolled in Bergen Community College. It was affordable and a perfect fit in my life.”

De La Torre earned her associate’s degree in hospitality management, and has worked closely with the Bergen Bistro during her time at Bergen. She was mentored by talented faculty and staff, including culinary arts professor Tomer Zilkha.

Watch her full interview at https://ow.ly/sQ9F50Zox4u.

This is an amazing event featuring Divinity Montijo, '21! She has previously performed at Bergen concerts, including t...
08/25/2026

This is an amazing event featuring Divinity Montijo, '21! She has previously performed at Bergen concerts, including the “The Roots of Pop & Rock, Volume 3: The 1990s” in April 2026.

Way to go, Divinity!

08/25/2026

Looking to get involved on campus? The Office of Student Life is your key to accessing student clubs, attending fun events, and finding your people on campus.

Stay up to date with student life and campus events by visiting bergen.edu/events, or downloading the BergenCC App at bit.ly/BCCstudentapp.

08/24/2026

Fall is right around the corner, so make sure to attend New Student Orientation (NSO) before classes begin.

Start your college journey on the right foot by connecting with your new campus!

Students who can’t attend NSO in August can register for Express Orientation in September. You can learn about campus life and student resources in between classes.

Get the full NSO schedule at bergen.edu/student-life/orientation. For a registration link, email the Office of Student Life at [email protected].

Bergen student Madison Minervini received the $5,000 Ciccone Scholarship to study abroad in Rome, Italy this past summer...
08/24/2026

Bergen student Madison Minervini received the $5,000 Ciccone Scholarship to study abroad in Rome, Italy this past summer!

Minervini received the scholarship from the Bergen Community College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to supporting the financial needs of Bergen students. She studied at the American University of Rome, where she earned college credits while gaining a broader perspective through international education.

“As someone with strong Italian roots and family connections to Italy, I felt Rome would be the perfect place to immerse myself in the culture, history, and language while continuing my education,” said Minervini.

Read her full spotlight at https://ow.ly/ZXFM50Zok2P.

08/21/2026

Bergen has some artists on campus, and it turns out that Bandit the Bergen Bulldog is their muse!

Can you draw Bandit? Share your drawings on Instagram and tag the College to be featured.

Bergen’s NJ STARS students and alumni shined at the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce’s Arline Simpson Awards!At the award...
08/20/2026

Bergen’s NJ STARS students and alumni shined at the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce’s Arline Simpson Awards!

At the awards ceremony, the NJ STARS program engaged in meaningful conversation with chamber leaders about workforce development and future career paths. Among the NJ STARS attendees was Bergen alumna and Class of 2026 Valedictorian Alexie Kotfisz, as well as Bergen NJ STARS Coordinator Julia Gibson.

Connecting with the chamber leaders reinforced NJ STARS as not just a scholarship program, but a learning community where relationships, opportunities, and partnerships shape student success.

Run toward your career in teaching with the Bergen to Ramapo Run2STEM Scholars Program!Students interested in teaching s...
08/19/2026

Run toward your career in teaching with the Bergen to Ramapo Run2STEM Scholars Program!

Students interested in teaching science, technology, or computer science can have a pipeline to enroll at Ramapo College and earn their bachelor’s degree. Those in the program will receive a $1,000 stipend for taking Bergen’s EDU 101: Introduction to Education Course, conduct clinical fieldwork and gain experience in a K-12 math or science classroom, and receive a full-tuition scholarship to Ramapo College.

For more information, email Bergen professor Melissa Krieger at [email protected].

“From the moment I stepped into my first classroom, I knew I belonged in the field of education,” said Bergen alumna Tif...
08/19/2026

“From the moment I stepped into my first classroom, I knew I belonged in the field of education,” said Bergen alumna Tiffany Agosto, ‘25.

As Agosto pursued her associate’s degree, she enrolled her children in Bergen’s Child Development Center (CDC) where she was supported as a mother and a student. The CDC offered high-quality early childhood education to Agosto’s children as she took classes to advance her career.

She then completed her education fieldwork at the CDC, which gave her in-classroom experience as a teacher. Agosto is now earning her bachelor’s degree in education from Montclair State University.

“The CDC staff didn’t just mentor me as a future educator, they supported me as a parent,” said Agosto.

Read Agosto’s Bergen Spotlight at https://ow.ly/RNWn50Zgong.

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