William Paterson University is a public institution in New Jersey incorporating teaching, research, creativity, and service. If you have the Will.
we'll give you the Power. At William Paterson University, students find a supportive and challenging environment that encourages them to push themselves, gain confidence, and come away with the knowledge that remarkable things are within their reach. Located in suburban Wayne, New Jersey, the University serves more than 11,500 students through five colleges: Arts and Communication, Cotsakos Colleg
06/23/2026
Looks like this forecast calls for a 100% chance of Pioneer excellence 📚🧡 Congratulations to all the students whose academic performance earned them a spot on the Spring 2026 Dean's List! 📚💪
Congratulations, Pioneers! 🧡🖤 Keep working hard and keep chasing your dreams. You can do anything.
Full list of names here 👏 https://bit.ly/WPDean26
06/21/2026
🧡 Happy Pioneer Father’s Day! 🧡
06/19/2026
Today we honor Juneteenth, which marks a pivotal moment in American history: The end of slavery and the beginning of a new chapter of freedom. 🇺🇸 At , we recognize this day as a time to reflect, learn, and honor the strength and legacy of the Black community.
06/17/2026
Bringing Will. Power. everywhere we go 🧡 what are our Pioneers up to this summer?
WP Urgent: A bear has been spotted near Science West and the Student Center. Follow safety precautions. Refer to your University email for details.
Will.Power. helped them get here. 🎓🧡 This Commencement, they crossed the stage as proud members of the class. 🥹🙌💪
Joshua and Kasai faced challenges, stayed focused on their goals, and never lost sight of the future they were working toward. With the support of donor-funded scholarships and their own determination, they turned possibility into achievement. Proof that when Pioneers are met with opportunity, there’s no limit to what they can accomplish. 💪
Congratulations, Joshua and Kasai!
06/11/2026
So this is what happens when you give a graduate a disposable camera before commencement 👀🧡📸🙌 Can you believe it’s been two weeks already? 🥹
06/10/2026
🧡🖤 Pioneer Pride!🧡🖤
We were thrilled to welcome three distinguished William Paterson Pioneers back to campus last week for a tour of our state-of-the-art Nel Bolger RN Nursing Simulation Lab in University Hall.
Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz (political science, Class of 2009), Senator Benjie E. Wimberly (special education teaching certification and former adjunct professor), and Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (physical education, Class of 2004) joined President Helldobler to learn more about how William Paterson is helping address New Jersey's nursing workforce needs. Home to the largest nursing student enrollment on any college campus in New Jersey, our School of Nursing is preparing the next generation of highly skilled healthcare professionals.
Thank you to our esteemed Pioneers for their continued support of higher education and their partnership in strengthening communities across New Jersey.
📸 Pictured from left: Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz '09, President Richard J. Helldobler, Senator Benjie Wimberly, and Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart '04.
06/09/2026
Say hello to ’s Orientation 2026 leaders 🧡 training hard to welcome all our newest pioneers 🥹🧡✨🔥🐻
WP Urgent: A bear has been spotted near the dumpsters by Pioneer and Heritage Hall. Follow safety precautions. Refer to your University email for details.