Raritan Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees welcomed new member Ekram Islam of Bridgewater at its meeting held on October 27. Islam was appointed to the RVCC Board by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners.
Ekram Islam, P.E., is a licensed Professional Engineer and transportation engineering executive with over 30 years of experience leading major transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast and across the United States. He currently serves as Engineering Director, overseeing transportation planning, design, and program delivery initiatives in the New York metropolitan region. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held senior technical leadership positions at a number of leading engineering organizations.
Islam earned a Master of Engineering in Transportation and Highway Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He is recognized for his expertise in transportation engineering, project management, and infrastructure development.
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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2026
Media contact: Donna Stolzer, donna.stolzer@raritanval.edu
PR #27
