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Several Raritan Valley Community College fulltime faculty members have received promotions for their hard work and dedication to the College. The following fulltime faculty members have received promotions:

Cheryl Bell (Communication & Languages): from Associate Professor to Professor

Madhavi Shah (Science & Engineering): from Associate Professor to Professor

Frank Forte (Mathematics & Computer Science): from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Elizabeth O'Neill (Health Science Education): from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

George Soliman (Mathematics & Computer Science): from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Beau Younker    (Health Science Education): from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Jennyfer Giffin     (Health Science Education): from Instructor to Assistant Professor

Tracey Keegan (Health Science Education): from Instructor     to Assistant Professor

Michael Pirrotta (Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work, & Education): from Instructor to Assistant Professor (January 1, 2026)

Ranked by WalletHub.com, Intelligent.com, and CollegeEvaluator.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community and environmental stewardship. It is home to  a Planetarium, Science Education Institute, and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers approximately 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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August 5, 2025

Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383