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International Education

Young Leaders from the Americas 
The Guarini Institute has been selected as a partner organization of the Young Leaders from the Americas (YLAI) program overseen by The United States Department of State. The aim of the YLAI program is to empower entrepreneurs to strengthen their capacity to launch and advance their entrepreneurial ideas and effectively contribute to social and economic development in their communities. Since 2022, NJCU has hosted 7 leaders from Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico and other countries.

Faculty Exchanges
In 2025, the Guarini Institute will sponsor a faculty exchange during the Spring of 2025 between NJCU and the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico. The exchange will involve in-person lectures, cultural immersion, and promotion of student mobility between the institutions.

International Partnerships
The Guarini Institute at NJCU has facilitated international partnerships to foster academic exchanges, community outreach and development of tools to facilitate economic mobility. Among the partnerships are:

• Agreement with GLACO (Grupo Latinoamericano de Cónsules en Nueva Jersey) to foster academic exchanges and community engagement with the Latino and Latin American community in �鶹��ý.
• Agreement with the Mexican government to foster academic exchanges with Mexican universities and agencies.
• Agreement with the Port of Ashdod to host Israeli start-ups innovating in port management and cybersecurity. A delegation of the Port of Ashdod -including 5 Israeli firms- is schedule to visit NJCU in March 2022.
• Agreement in Ireland with Governor Phil Murphy as witness to create mutually beneficial opportunities and forge collaboration in innovative projects that foster entrepreneurship and international education.  

Economic Mobility 

Broken Not Broke: Childhood cancer and economic mobility
Research demonstrates that the economic mobility and financial stability of a family is drastically impacted by childhood cancer. The Guarini Institute has built the most comprehensive database of nonprofit, faith-based, public, and private organizations supporting childhood cancer in the country. It includes more than 450 entities in 50 states and Puerto Rico.

This database has been used to create a user-friendly online portal of financial resources available at no cost for families afflicted with childhood cancer: .

A partnership with NJCU’s social work provides these families with direct support to navigate the portal and other resources such as a monthly newsletter with relevant articles.

Engagement with the Mexican American community in �鶹��ý
�鶹��ý and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the purpose of creating opportunities to increase the well-being, educational opportunities, and social and economic mobility of the Mexican and Mexican American communities. As a result of this initiative, the Consulate drew upon the space and resources at NJCU to operate its “Consulate on Wheels” Program on NJCU’s campus.  

Student Competitions
The Guarini Institute sponsored a team of NJCU students to participate in the 2nd Annual HSI Battle of the Brains Competition in Austin, TX. NJCU's team was comprised of five undergraduate students. Along with academic advisor Dr. Jorge Medina, the students competed against teams of 10 other Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) from across the U.S.

Conferences and Speakers Series 

The Guarini Institute at NJCU is proud to host its dynamic Conferences and Speaker Series, bringing distinguished leaders in international education, economic mobility, and global business to engage with students, faculty, and the broader community. 

These events provide unparalleled opportunities to explore critical topics and foster informed dialogue. Notable programs include Harvard professor Raj Chetty’s insightful discussion on economic mobility in �鶹��ý, offering students a deeper understanding of socio-economic challenges and opportunities; New York Federal Reserve President John Williams addressing economics and monetary policy directly to students; and executives from leading Mexican companies highlighting cross-border business opportunities during the ‘�鶹��ý-Mexico Business Conference’.

Additionally, the Guarini Institute has featured leaders in healthcare, social work and the nonprofit sector discussing the financial impact of pediatric cancer; logistics experts from the private and public sector addressing the future of port management; and diplomats highlighting the importance of international partnerships.

By connecting the NJCU community with world-renowned experts, the Guarini Institute underscores its commitment to advancing international education and economic mobility, and enriching academic and professional horizons.