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William Paterson University’s College of Science and Health provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs and state-of-the-art facilities that place the University at the forefront of science education in New Jersey.
The College encompasses our School of Nursing, which was established in 2023 and has grown to become the largest in Northern New Jersey and among public regional universities in the state. The College also includes the departments of biology, chemistry, computer science, speech language pathology, environmental science, kinesiology, mathematical sciences, and public health.
Our more than 100 full-time faculty are accomplished teachers, researchers, and grant winners. They foster an environment that combines intellectual inquiry with the learning of practical skills, while nurturing and guiding students toward success in their future roles as knowledgeable and responsible employees and citizens.
When you enroll in the College of Science and Health, you will benefit from a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities in our advanced facilities, including our Science Complex, which features smart classrooms and sophisticated research laboratories designed to encourage an interactive learning environment; 3D Anatomy and Virtual Dissection lab; and a cybersecurity lab, among others. Biological and environmental studies students utilize woods, ponds, streams, and a waterfall, all accessible from the campus.
Students in health-related subjects receive valuable experience in the many health facilities in northern New Jersey. In addition, nursing students benefit from the Nel Bolger, RN, Nursing Laboratory, a high-tech patient simulation laboratory suite that enables them to enhance proficiency with decision-making and procedures in a sophisticated, clinical facility. Students in our kinesiology programs have access to resources including a Human Performance Lab, Phlebotomy Lab, and Human Motion Lab, among others. In addition, our on-campus Speech and Hearing Clinic also offers clinical experience opportunities to graduate students in our speech-language pathology program.
The mission of the College of Science and Health is threefold:
Goals of the College of Science and Health:
Dean, College of Science and Health
EMAIL: sharmav@wpunj.edu
PHONE: 973-720-2194
OFFICE: Science Hall East #3019
Associate Dean, College of Science and Health
EMAIL: zelekem@wpunj.edu
PHONE: 973-720-3415
OFFICE: Science Hall East #3017
Associate Dean, School of Nursing
EMAIL: guttmanm@wpunj.edu
PHONE: 973-720-3491
OFFICE: University Hall #342
The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at William Paterson University (WP) has received a $15,000 AI U Student Engagement Grant to launch a student-led project that helps small businesses in northern New Jersey strengthen their digital marketing through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative is led by Regional Director Melissa Rosario in collaboration with professors Angie Yoo and Jungyun Won of WP’s Department of Communication. The grant, from America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is funded by Google.
Under the mentorship of Yoo and Won, six students from William Paterson University, members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter on campus, will assist business owners in designing and implementing data-informed marketing plans that reflect their brand stories and values.
“At the NJSBDC at William Paterson University, we believe innovation should be accessible to every small business owner,” Rosario says. “This project gives entrepreneurs practical tools to compete in a digital economy while giving our students the chance to make an impact in their community.”
“This achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of our faculty and staff to empowering students through real-world learning and community engagement,” says Anthony Bowrin, dean of WP’s Cotsakos College of Business, home to the regional NJSBDC hub.
The project will support local entrepreneurs who often face challenges in keeping up with today’s fast-moving digital world. They will work directly with the selected WP students, supported by faculty experts and NJSBDC consultants, to develop AI-powered strategies that streamline marketing tasks, expand customer engagement, and fuel long-term growth.
“As artificial intelligence continues to redefine how businesses connect with customers, this project gives our students meaningful experience in AI-powered marketing communication, while local businesses gain fresh and innovative strategies that drive measurable growth,” says Yoo.
“This project exemplifies how our faculty and staff empower students to put theory into practice through forward-thinking, hands-on learning and collaboration across disciplines,” says Wartyna Davis, dean of WP’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, in which the Department of Communication is housed. “It highlights how academic expertise, student creativity, and community partnerships can come together to create meaningful impact beyond the classroom.”
The participating students are: undergraduate digital marketing majors Aliza Nanku (of Elizabeth, NJ) and Devyn Devoe (of East Rutherford, NJ), undergraduate communication majors Alexa Topolski (of Wyckoff, NJ) and Isabella Paladino (of Leonardo, NJ), and graduate integrated marketing communication students Victoria Palladino (of North Middletown, NJ) and Delsy Toxtli-Coyotl (of Passaic, NJ).
These students are also the founding members of the University’s soon-to-be-launched Powerhouse Student Agency, a new student-run firm providing hands-on experience in digital marketing and communications strategy. This initiative builds on the StudentConnect program, launched in spring 2024 through a collaboration of WP’s communication department and the NJSBDC, which connects students with local entrepreneurs in need of marketing support.
By investing in both local entrepreneurs and student success, the NJSBDC and William Paterson University are building a stronger, more connected, and future-ready New Jersey.
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Francisco Perez Ramos Biology/Pre-medical professions major | Class of 2025
"Majoring in Exercise Physiology here at William Paterson University has enriched my educational journey and my personal growth. This program provides in-depth hands-on experience, allows you to develop a great relationship with our amazing professors, and offers excellent internship opportunities; the professors give you many options and really want to find the perfect fit for you. Overall, this major equips students with all the knowledge and skills they need to be successful: It empowers individuals to make a big impact on the well-being of others."
Diana Zuta Exercise physiology major | Class of 2025
“Since I stepped foot into William Paterson, I’ve continuously been guided with support every step of the way. Thank you to the amazing Dr. Martin, who has invited me to partake in his research … to the ASPIRE STEM program, who have always been by my side offering me support … and to William Paterson’s professors in the College of Science and Health for continuously pushing me and supporting my dreams of becoming a physician.”
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