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...

William Paterson's Residence Life is moving ahead with Black History Month events, even as universities across the country scale back diversity programming in response to recent federal directives, and...

William Paterson University reported significant enrollment gains in its online and adult programs, with undergraduate online enrollment surging by over 1,300% since 2021, reaching 1,012 students. The...

As he took his seat, I realized how unique this event was. Reverend Al Sharpton. Students had gathered for this discussion from all around the tri-state area on this frigid Friday evening.  With a...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States whose vision for a “competent and compassionate” government shaped his presidency and his long post-political life as a humanitarian advocate,...

Journalists from Axios, Meta, NJ.com, and NPR told student journalists during a recent campus discussion that writing for the Beacon can sharpen their critical thinking skills and lead to job opportunities....

As artificial intelligence becomes mainstream, faculty and students at William Paterson are grappling with how to respond.  Multiple studies have found that AI use by college students has increased...