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■ Higher Education pharmaceuticals — it ’ s no surprise that we have prioritized these disciplines for practical reasons . This is an effort to promote the opportunities for Hispanic women to get well-paying careers in the sciences .

■ Higher Education pharmaceuticals — it ’ s no surprise that we have prioritized these disciplines for practical reasons . This is an effort to promote the opportunities for Hispanic women to get well-paying careers in the sciences .

Q : How does the business community fit into your success ? Dr . Mihlon : Our business partnerships are particularly important for a variety of reasons . Our industry leaders who serve on our advisory boards provide critical information and insight . They inform us in terms of what ’ s coming , how we need to pivot , and what students need to be learning . I think it ’ s also reciprocal because we are creating a pipeline of new professionals who improve and grow the state ’ s workforce .
Felician is this hidden gem . We possess the desire and the bandwidth to partner with businesses large and small in creative ways . Because we ’ re small , we have the agility to create customized programs for professional development . We can assist in tailoring their workforce and upscaling opportunities .
I should also say that over 90 % of our student population is here in New Jersey , and will likely remain in New Jersey . Partnering with Felician and investing in our success is going to have a direct impact on the local economies in our communities .
Iviswold Castle on Felician Universtity campus in Rutherford Thank you Dr . Mihlon , and welcome . with co-host Mary Gamba