
Brian K. Bridges
@secbbridges
New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education * Postsecondary expert * Proud “girl dad” * Brooklyn-born & Beaufort, SC-bred * ΩΨΦ ⚡️
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https://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/ 24-01-2014 16:30:41
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New Jersey's Black leaders and changemakers — including Brian K. Bridges — were out in full force for Governor Phil Murphy's celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth

Exciting news out of Kean University. Kudos to Dr. Lamont Repollet and Howard University whose steps are shaping more equitable opportunities and futures for underrepresented students and their communities in healthcare and beyond 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Asst Sec Rodriguez gives a shoutout to Brian K. Bridges & NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education for the State’s proactive work and partnership in mental health- from community partnerships and telehealth to mental health legislation. Proud NJ resident & OSHE employee here!

The plenary highlighted the importance of leading and ending w/ data. Brian K. Bridges highlights how NJ utilized data to advocate for and monitor the Uwill partnership- over 30,000 sessions and 61% of users had never had a counseling session prior.

This NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and NJ HESAA team represented New Jersey so well at the U.S. Department of Education Raise the Bar Summit! Proud to be affiliated with these individuals!

Low-income, minority, and immigrant communities bear the brunt of environmental harm, and we can't ignore that reality. In New Jersey under Governor Phil Murphy’s leadership, we're working to level the playing field and ensure equity for all.


Thank you for joining NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to make this significant announcement that reflects our commitment to New Jersey’s college students!

College has immense value for all. But it is perhaps most critical to those within the margins, for whom a degree can make all the difference. Today Brian K. Bridges testified before the state legislature to share how we will keep driving investments forward for students.


Recently, Lt Governor Tahesha Way and Brian K. Bridges announced that New Jersey students will continue to have free, 24/7/365 access to teletherapy, crisis connection, and wellness programming provided by Uwill. Together, we're ensuring no student has to struggle alone. #MentalHealthAwareness

.Brian K. Bridges highlights the partnership with NJ's Community Colleges and their central importance in social and economic prosperity and meeting our state @njhighered goals- 65 by 2025.


With a notable rise in campus closures, SHEEOs are hearing some of their colleagues share about state approaches to institutional financial monitoring in an age of volatility. OregonHECC NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education MA Dept of Higher Ed Ohio Higher Ed


We had an engaging discussion yesterday about re-engaging those who began college but didn't finish. In NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education its the Some College, No Degree initiative. Proud to partner with ReUp Education on this effort that has re-enrolled over 6300 students in just over a year.


Dr. Jhenai Chandler Kyle Southern @CarrieRWelton New regulations on financial value transparency, #GainfulEmployment, financial responsibility, & certification procedures took effect July 1, 2024. Join Brian K. Bridges, Lydia Franz, Michael W. Klein, Kyle Southern, & Noe Ortega as they dive into the implications of these #regs for states.



New Jersey is hard at work supporting adult learners return to complete their degrees. Proud to have two New Jersey students' comeback stories featured alongside the amazing work of the institutions who have supported their journeys. Brian K. Bridges Camden County College Rutgers University-Newark

Kicking off our #StudentSuccess convening in partnership with Complete College America | CCA — New Jersey joined the Alliance as its 50th member a year ago and today we’re bringing institutions together to strategize on how we help even more students earn their degree.


On Nat’l #firstgen Day, I reflect on my own experience at Francis Marion University many years ago and how it shaped me. This is why I’m so proud of Governor Phil Murphy & his efforts to lift up #firstgen students. Programs like CCOG, GSG, and our #basicneeds work serve these students better.

Thanks to the hard work of Brian K. Bridges and his “Some College, No Degree” initiative through NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, over 8,600 New Jerseyans who left college before completing their degrees have now reenrolled and are on track to receive their diplomas.