Berkeley College Appoints Linda Mauro as Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, to Advance Global Initiatives

Photo Caption: Berkeley College has named Linda Mauro as Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, where she will lead efforts to expand the College's international presence and strengthen global initiatives.

Berkeley College recently announced the appointment of Linda Mauro as Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, where she will lead efforts to expand the College's international presence and strengthen global initiatives. With students from nearly 50 countries, the College offers study abroad opportunities that integrate experiential learning and a diverse academic community, set in the heart of New York City.

"At Berkeley College, we know that higher education plays a pivotal role in connecting students across borders, cultures, and industries," Mauro said. "I look forward to strengthening our international partnerships through initiatives that open doors and create meaningful learning opportunities that prepare students to succeed in an interconnected world."

In her new role, Mauro will focus on developing international study abroad programs, cultivating new institutional collaborations, and welcoming visiting students to the New York City campus. She will also work closely with Rennert International, the College's affiliate international language school, which offers ESL resources and provides a streamlined path to higher education.

Mauro holds nearly 25 years of experience in campus operations, including oversight of the Student Success, Support Services, and Enrollment Management departments, where she has focused on fostering opportunities for cultural immersion and academic exchange. She created and led the launch of the College's Designer-in-Residence program, bridging academia and industry to enhance students' experiential learning from fashion professionals. This program, now in its third year, has provided both international and domestic students with hands-on career preparation within the fashion industry through experiences such as New York Fashion Week. Recent campus initiatives have further expanded opportunities for students to engage with industry professionals and gain real-world insight into global fashion trends.

Photo Caption: The Berkeley College Study Abroad Program is designed to meet the demands of the international marketplace and offer pathways for students to gain practical knowledge through internships and industry engagement.

About Berkeley College Study Abroad

The Berkeley College Study Abroad Program features a 15-week curriculum with programs in business, fashion, human resources, legal studies, and more. The College also offers a short-term study abroad program, where students can complete college credit without committing to a degree program.

Programs are designed to meet the demands of the international marketplace and offer pathways for students to gain practical knowledge through internships and industry engagement.

Learn More: Click here to learn more about study abroad opportunities at Berkeley College. Higher education institutions seeking to partner with Berkeley College should contact [email protected].

About Linda Mauro

Mauro began her career at Berkeley College in 2001 as the Director of Adult Admissions at the New York City campus. In 2003, she was promoted to Associate Vice President, Enrollment, overseeing Admissions at various campuses throughout New York and New Jersey. She served as the Campus Operating Officer of the Paramus campus from July 2012 to August 2014 and the Woodland Park campus from 2010 to June 2021. Prior to joining Berkeley College, Mauro worked in sales and marketing in the fashion industry.

Mauro served on the Board of Directors for the North Jersey Chamber of Commerce from 2010 to 2021. She was honored as Woman of the Year in 2020 by the Borough of Woodland Park, NJ, and was named among the Trailblazers in Higher Education by City & State New York in 2024.

Mauro holds a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University Jack Welch Management Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Advertising and Communications from SUNY Oneonta and the Fashion Institute of Technology. She earned an Executive Leadership Certification from Cornell University in 2019. She was part of the YWCA Academy of Women's Leaders Class of 2015 and is an alumna of the HERS Leadership Institute.

About Berkeley College

Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.

Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,000 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor's Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans for 12 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.

The mission of Berkeley College is to empower each student to achieve lifelong success.

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