Presidential Communications
A selection of announcements, statements, position papers, interviews and video messages.
- July 2, 2024 – Dr. Benitez’s Inaugural Message to Staff
Previous Statements
- April 29, 2024 – Passing of Donald M. Payne, Jr.
- October 12, 2023 – Praying for Peace in the Middle East
- August 23, 2023 – A Message from the President
- June 29, 2023 – The Importance of Racial Diversity on College Campuses
- April 20, 2021 – The Pursuit of Racial Justice
- March 18, 2021 – Saint Peter’s University Stands in Solidarity with the Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Communities
- February 1, 2021 – Our Reaffirmed Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- January 7, 2021 – The Importance of Democracy
Media
Make College a Reality: Double the Pell
Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., then president of Saint Peter’s University, wrote this opinion piece in support of the campaign to double Pell Grants. The op-ed was published by The Star-Ledger on July 13.
Dr. Cornacchia Discusses Politics, the Pandemic & More with Steve Adubato
Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., then president of Saint Peter’s University, recently appeared remotely on Think Tank with Steve Adubato.
During the segment Dr. Cornacchia discussed the importance of the 2020 election to the nation, the impact of the coronavirus, COVID-19 public health crisis on higher education and the need for collaboration as well as competition between colleges and universities. The interview aired on NJTV, News 12+ and WHYY.