NJBIZ Recognizes Berkeley College Provost among ICON Honorees for Leading through Mentorship

Photo Caption: NJBIZ recognized Patricia Greer, JD, Provost, Berkeley College, among the recipients of the ICON Honors awards during a ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Somerset, NJ. The program recognized 37 New Jersey leaders, 60 and over, who lead through mentorship. Pictured (L to R) are Diane Recinos, EdD, President of Berkeley College; Greer; and Kevin L. Luing, Board Chairman, Berkeley College.

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NJBIZ recognized Patricia Greer, JD, Provost, Berkeley College, among the recipients of the ICON Honors awards during a ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Somerset, NJ. The program recognized 37 New Jersey leaders, 60 and over, who lead through mentorship. Greer is a resident of Chatham, NJ.

"Few professionals can say they got to where they are without someone leading the way," said NJBIZ in an article announcing the honorees. "(The recipients) have helped the state's business community grow and continue to champion their industry through professional creativity, innovation and leadership."

The leaders represent industries including accounting, real estate, law, government, higher education, and others.

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As Provost, Greer is responsible for the overall academic vision that contributes to Berkeley College's excellence in career-focused education. She joined the College as a faculty member in 1997 and has served as an advocate of the Berkeley College mission for more than two decades.

Greer is actively engaged with the business community and local chambers of commerce. She has served on the NJ PBS Community Advisory Board and as a member of the Business Council of the Newark Museum of Art.

Prior to joining Berkeley College, Greer worked as a Legal Assistant with Shearman & Sterling in New York City, and as a Law Clerk for Schwartz, Tobia & Stanziale in Verona, NJ. She was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995 and served as an Associate at Bennett & Samios, LLP, in New York City.

Greer holds a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University, a Master of Arts from the University of Rochester, and a Juris Doctorate from St. John's University School of Law.

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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