[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        RECOGNIZING ANDRES ACEBO

  (Mrs. McIVER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. McIVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the leadership of 
President Acebo, the 13th president of New Jersey City University in 
Jersey City.
  A proud Hudson County native and the first-generation son of Cuban 
immigrants, President Acebo grew up in Union City and now leads one of 
our State's most vital Hispanic-serving institutions. He is now the 
youngest president ever to head a public university in our State.
  When he stepped into leadership, NJCU faced a $22 million deficit and 
a physical emergency. In less than 2 years, he stabilized the 
university's finances and restored confidence in an institution that 
serves working families across New Jersey-10.
  Yet, his leadership goes beyond balance sheets. Under President 
Acebo, NJCU ranks number one in New Jersey for social mobility, 
expanding transfer access, and increased enrollment. It has reaffirmed 
its mission to make higher education affordable and accessible.
  President Acebo's story reflects the very students who NJCU serves: 
resilient and rooted in community.

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