Students Named to 2024 All-State Academic Team
RVCC students Olivia O’Donnell of Basking Ridge and Jordan Nussbaum of Hillsborough are among the 38 students from New Jersey’s 18 community colleges who have been named to the 2024 New Jersey All-State Academic Team.
The students, all members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the national honor society for community colleges, were recognized by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) at the New Jersey Community College Scholars Celebration, held April 25 at the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton.
The students were nominated by their college leaders based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service.
Nussbaum and O’Donnell are part of RVCC’s award-winning, PTK officer team, with Nussbaum serving as chapter President and O’Donnell serving as Executive Vice President.
“The 38 students have achieved a high level of academic excellence while contributing to their college and the broader community. We applaud the New Jersey All-State Academic Team members for their hard-work and dedication, and for their many contributions to their colleges and their communities,” said NJCCC President Aaron R. Fichtner, Ph.D.
“The dedication, creativity, innovative spirit, and commitment to service of these amazing students inspires us all. We are confident that they will have bright futures and that they will shape the future of our state,” said Dr. Sheetal Ranjan, Chair of the NJCCC and a trustee at Bergen Community College.
The students on the All State Academic Team include both students who will continue their education and those who will pursue careers following their graduation from community college this spring. The honorees include students with diverse interests and areas of study, including computer science, healthcare, physics, creative writing, engineering, liberal arts, political science, criminal justice, and psychology.
About NJCCC
Governed by the presidents and trustees of the state’s 18 community colleges and enshrined in state law, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges supports New Jersey’s community colleges and the more than 230,000 students they serve annually across 49 locations. NJCCC fosters collaboration and develops solutions that expand access to college, promote equity and student success, and create a skilled workforce to drive economic growth.
NJCCC brings together the state’s community colleges to build a world-class, flexible higher education and workforce development system that can respond to the needs of local communities and employers while having statewide reach and impact. NJCCC promotes innovation and policy changes to help New Jersey’s community colleges in their efforts to achieve academic, social, and economic mobility for all residents. The Council’s New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development builds statewide industry, education, and labor partnerships that align education and training with the needs of a changing economy. For additional information, visit www.njcommunitycolleges.org.
About RVCC
Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute, and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers approximately 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
###
May 8, 2024
Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383
