UCNJ’s Kellogg Building Opens in Midtown
Opened in 2009, UCNJ’s Elizabeth I. Kellogg Building expanded the college’s downtown campus and became a major Midtown education anchor.
UCNJ’s Lessner Building Opens in Elizabeth
In 1992, Union County College opened the Sidney F. Lessner Building in downtown Elizabeth, creating a permanent home for its urban campus.
Union College Opens Butler Street Center
In 1979, Union College opened its Elizabeth Urban Education Center on Butler Street, expanding access to college courses and workforce training.
Union College Moves to Elizabeth YMCA in 1975
In 1975, Union College moved its Elizabeth urban campus to the YMCA on Madison Avenue, continuing its mission of expanding local college access.
May 2026 REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library
Explore May 2026 REV250 programs at Elizabeth Public Library, including exhibits, lectures, crafts, and cultural events across Elizabeth branches.
Industrial Revolution in Elizabeth Mini Exhibit
Explore the history of the industrial revolution in Elizabeth through this month-long mini exhibit at the Elizabeth Public Library, part of the library’s REV250 programming.
Native American Heritage Program at Elizabeth Public Library
Register for the Native American Heritage Program with Carla Messinger at Elizabeth Public Library on May 2, 2026. Learn about Lenape culture through exhibits & activities.
New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry: The Untold Story of Colonel Tye & Captain Huddy
Join historian Rick Geffken at the Elizabeth Public Library for a Rev250 talk on Colonel Tye and Captain Huddy on May 13, 2026 at 12 PM.
