NJBIZ Recognizes Berkeley College Professor Among Health Care Heroes for Excellence in Nursing Education

NJBIZ RECOGNIZES BERKELEY COLLEGE PROFESSOR AMONG
HEALTH CARE HEROES FOR EXCELLENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION

Photo Caption: NJBIZ recognized Barbara Crump, PhD, RN, Professor, Nursing, Berkeley College School of Health Studies, among the recipients of the Health Care Heroes awards during a ceremony on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at The Marigold Hotel in Somerset, NJ. The program recognized individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of healthcare in New Jersey. Pictured (L to R) are Patricia Greer, JD, Provost, Berkeley College; Crump; and Diane Recinos, EdD, President of Berkeley College.

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NJBIZ recognized Barbara Crump, PhD, RN, Professor, Nursing, Berkeley College School of Health Studies, among the recipients of the Health Care Heroes awards during a ceremony on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at The Marigold Hotel in Somerset, NJ. The program recognized 44 New Jersey individuals and organizations across 13 categories.

"The Health Care Heroes awards program was created in an effort to recognize excellence, promote innovation, and honor the efforts of individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of healthcare in New Jersey," said NJBIZ in an article announcing the honorees.

Crump was recognized in the Education - Individual category for her work as a nursing professor and was one of four educators in New Jersey to earn this achievement.

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"Dr. Barbara Crump is a true example of an educator who not only teaches but also motivates and inspires her students," said Patricia Greer, JD, Provost, Berkeley College. "Dr. Crump's success as an educator lies in her ability to easily relate to her students as they pursue their future nursing careers. Her wisdom and patience serve to make her an exceptional educator for her students at Berkeley College."

Crump published her memoir, From GED to PhD: My Journey Toward Becoming an Extraordinary Woman, in 2025, for which she won an International Impact Book Award. She has more than 30 years of leadership and practice in oncology, hospice, palliative care, and education. Crump was pivotal in developing and implementing palliative care programs with the Veterans Health Care System. Her clinical work is featured in various journals including the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing.

Crump holds a Doctor of Philosophy from University of Phoenix, a Master of Science in Nursing from St. Peter's University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from William Paterson University.

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 13 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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