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President Acebo to Make Second Appearance on "Tiempo" on ABC-7 in New York This Sunday!
JERSEY CITY, N.J. | (NJCU) President will make his second appearance on ABC-7 Eyewitness News in New York when he is the guest of host , a Peabody Award and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning television reporter, on the program ''. The program will air on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
President Acebo originally appeared on the program in April 2023 and returns to provide the community with an update on NJCU's progress over the past two and a half years. As only the third Latino president of a four-year college or university in Â鶹ÒùÔº's history, President Acebo joins the program during Hispanic Heritage Month to discuss NJCU's distinction as the oldest Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in the state, serving a student population that is 49% Hispanic.
During the interview, President Acebo will explain the historic merger with Kean University and what it means for students and the Jersey City community. He will also discuss the current state of higher education and the challenges facing public universities, while highlighting NJCU's deep partnerships within the Hispanic community and with organizations throughout the region. The conversation will include his own unconventional journey to becoming university president and reflections on how NJCU continues to fulfill its mission as a community-anchored institution dedicated to student success and upward mobility.
‘Tiempo’ is an Emmy-winning, weekly public affairs program on WABC-TV, Channel 7 in New York City, dedicated to issues, culture, and communities of interest to the Hispanic community in the New York metropolitan area. Hosted by Joe Torres, the program airs on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. and addresses topics such as education, housing, immigration, and cultural events, often featuring interviews with community leaders and prominent figures. The program has aired for 43 years.
Â鶹ÒùÔº NJCU:
Â鶹ÒùÔº is a comprehensive public regional institution committed to providing a high-quality education to a diverse student population. Located in Jersey City, Â鶹ÒùÔº, NJCU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for learning, professional development, and community engagement. Consistent with our mission, NJCU is recognized as a top university for improving upward economic social mobility, ensuring students enrolled in our undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs have access to an affordable, diverse environment, and an exceptionally supportive faculty. This prepares them to go on to become the next generation of workers and leaders who improve their communities and the State of Â鶹ÒùÔº.
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