(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)September 23, 2024

Students will gain experiential learning opportunities with New Jersey sports and media industry leaders to transform educational and career trajectories

Mahwah, NJ — The puck dropped on a two-year partnership between Ramapo College of New Jersey and New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center, scoring big opportunities for students to gain meaningful professional and educational experiences with two of the most innovative and influential organizations in New Jersey.

The partnership includes Ramapo College students participating in a shadow program with the Devils Hockey Network radio broadcast team led by Matt Loughlin and Chico Resch during select New Jersey Devils home games. Ramapo College students, like Jessica Pawlik ‘26, a marketing major and sports management minor in the Anisfield School of Business, enjoyed such an opportunity last spring. “I truly gained so much from this shadowing experience and am extremely grateful that Ramapo gave me this opportunity. This experience allowed me to network professionally, explore different career options, and witness first hand all that goes into the workings behind the Devils.” Additional shadowing opportunities will be available for students during the 2024-2025 season.

“At Ramapo, we know that learning should be as rigorous as it is engaging,” said Ramapo College President Cindy Jebb. “By learning from and working alongside the digital network broadcasting and leadership teams of the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center, our students will gain valuable experience in the sports media industry. And, in turn, NJ Devils and Prudential Center employees will have the great fortune to work with and mentor our talented students.”

“Partnering with Ramapo College connects two New Jersey-based organizations that share a dedication to creating special and educational opportunities for students throughout the state,” said Chad Biggs, Senior Vice President, Corporate Partnerships Activation, New Jersey Devils & Prudential Center. “We are thrilled to provide hands-on learning experiences for these students so they can apply these skills to their future professional careers in the sports media industry.”

Students in the sports management program or who are interested in careers in media, marketing, and management will have the unique opportunity to learn from and engage with New Jersey Devils senior leadership in the classroom this academic year. Ramapo will also welcome the New Jersey Devils organization at this year’s on-campus career fair where students can learn about internship and job opportunities. 

Ramapo College is New Jersey’s premier liberal arts college and contributes to the economic health of the state through its alumni who remain in-state to work upon graduation. According to the most recent economic study by the New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (NJASCU), of which Ramapo College is a member institution, Ramapo alumni who stay in-state enjoy an aggregate $2.55 billion increase in annual household income. 

For more information about Ramapo College, visit ramapo.edu.

About the New Jersey Devils:

The New Jersey Devils are part of the 32-team National Hockey League, with teams throughout the United States and Canada. Established in 1982, they recently celebrated their 40th season in the Garden State. During that time, the team has won three Stanley Cup Championships: 1995, 2000 and 2003. Follow the Devils at NewJerseyDevils.com, on Facebook, X, and Instagram. The New Jersey Devils organization is a HBSE property.

 About Prudential Center:

Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 210 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 5 worldwide by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit https://www.prucenter.com/ and follow the arena on Facebook, X and Instagram @PruCenter. Prudential Center is a HBSE property.

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About Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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