As the first William Paterson athletes stepped inside on February 13, they took a collective breath, their faces lighting up when they saw the clean, brand-new benches, free weights, racks, stacks, cable...

A social service provider and advocate for Woman’s Advancement in Nepal spoke with students in a communications class on March 26 about the importance of public speaking and the challenges she faced...

It’s no secret that when a school makes budget cuts, one of the first things to go are the arts programs, which has been the reality for one third of New Jersey school districts in the last two years....

A sports business and media executive emphasized to William Paterson student journalists the importance of maintaining an ambitious mindset to succeed early in their careers. Chris Vaccaro, an Emmy and...

Mice have started coming into rooms in Century Hall before Spring break, according to some residents.  Many residents of Century Hall have found themselves in a very frustrating, draining situation,...

Take introductory courses before committing to your major. Work campus jobs to build your skills. Be fearless when you’re networking. These are some of the tips that students shared during a recent...

Por primera vez desde su lanzamiento en 1936, The Beacon contará con una sección en español, idea cultivada por el director editorial, Alexander Felix con la ayuda de la editora en jefa en español,...

A burning question for many students, at all college levels is "How can I maximize my financial aid opportunities?" - especially when there are growing uncertainties among both students and professionals...

William Paterson’s police director acknowledged in an exclusive interview with the Beacon that some students come to campus with “preconceived notions about who we are and what we do,” and hoped...

In March 2020, just before COVID-19 changed everything, Neil Grimes walked into an elementary school classroom in Paterson with a children's book tucked under his arm. As the curriculum materials librarian...

William Paterson University Dining Service plans to have an event for Ramadan at all dining locations on campus.  What is Ramadan?  Ramadan (also spelled Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic...

The university's president, Richard Helldobler, sent a letter on Monday addressing concerns about recent executive orders and federal directives. President Helldobler assures students and staff that “what...