Stockton University President Joe Bertolino said that “the state of the school’s future is optimistic and filled with opportunities and possibilities” during his inaugural State of the University Address on Oct. 30. Bertolino detailed some of the university’s accomplishments over the past year including the addition of six new academic programs: Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance and Esports Management, the Bachelor of Arts in Digital Studies and the Master of Science in Accounting. 52 different grants totaling approximately $9.4 million, a $2 million increase from last year. Also,
Development raised $4.5 million to support scholarships, purchase equipment and support students in need, and secured gifts from more than 1,000 first-time donors — an increase of 20%. The Ospreys Give campaign surpassed its goal with 1,100 donors.