JERSEY CITY, N.J. – September 15, 2026 – Saint Peter’s University is proud to announce that University President Dr. Hubert Benitez, D.D.S., Ph.D. has been named to .
The annual list is compiled by the NJBiz editorial staff and represents those in leadership roles across the state who are well positioned to make a continued positive impact on education in New Jersey. .
As Dr. Benitez notes, his proudest career achievement is “…turning my journey, from immigrating from Colombia and being the son of a first-generation college student, into a mission of expanding educational opportunity for others. Leading Saint Peter’s University, a Jesuit Catholic institution, is a fitting culmination of my career.” Read more about this year’s incoming class.
and join us in congratulating Dr. Hubert Benitez on this wonderful and well-deserved recognition.
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About Saint Peter’s University
For more than 150 years, Saint Peter’s University, inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, has educated a diverse community of learners through undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in an ever-changing urban and global environment. To learn more, visit .