New undergraduate major: Liberal Studies program begins Fall 2009 semester
Offered in collaboration with the College of Arts and Communication; the Liberal Studies Major is housed in the Department of Philosophy (located in Atrium) and directed by Professor Ben Vilhauer. For details on the program and a printable brochure, please click here: Liberal Studies Program
The December 2007 issue of WP Perspectives highlights HSS faculty research.	WP Perspectives Highlights: Sara Nalle (History) wins a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for the year. An article on 2 new books by Political Science professor Michael Thompson: "The Politics of Inequality" and "Confronting the New Conservatism." Another article on new books by English professor Phil Cioffari: "A History of Things Lost or Broken" and "Catholic Boys," both by Livingston Press. Psychology professor, Neil Kressel's new book, "Bad Faith: Confronting Religious Extremism." Fulbright awardees, Judy Bernstein of Languages and Cultures and Charlotte Nekola of the English Department.
Feature Story About Asian Festival At WPUNJ		The Record published on November 22, 2006 a feature story about the Asian Festival at WPUNJ. Read the article here
		A NJN News report broadcasted on November 1, 2006 featured Prof. Sheila Collins and WPUNJ students in discussion about the upcoming elections. Click here to watch the video clip
News Coverage on the Conference on Latinos in U.S. Cities THE HERALD NEWS published on October 20, 2006 an article about the Conference on Latinos in U.S. Cities, which was held on October 19, 2006 at William Paterson University. "About 100 college professors, undergraduate students and high school and elementary school teachers attended the daylong conference, 'Latinos in U.S. Cities: Power, Politics, and Culture' ......" Read the whole article here
		Asian Studies Faculty Meet with Alum and Her Students Peggy Stewart '9, now a teacher at Vernon Township High School, visited the campus with a group of her students who were planning a trip to China during the summer 2006. The trip is part of a Fulbright grant she received. Dean Isabel Tirado, and Asian Studies faculty Prof. Yingcong Dai and Prof. Ming Jian met with the students and spoke to them about Chinese history and culture.
WPU Student on the Front Page of the NY Times WPU student Andrew Vidockler of Political Science on a study tour in Venezuela. The photo was on the front page of the New York Times , March 21, 2006.
		Feature Story About Asian Studies Program The Record published on March 15, 2006 a feature story about the Asian Studies program at WPU. Read the article here
Asian Festival Celebrated the Colors of Springtime Holi, a festival of colors held in the spring in India and Nepal, was observed on campus on March 9, 2006. The use of colors for face painting is an integral part of the holiday celebration. Read more