Three of Rider’s finest employees were honored with the annual Frank N. Elliott Award for Distinguished Service on August 29.

Student, faculty and athletic achievements from the past academic year were highlighted at the Opening Fall Convocation on August 29 in the Yvonne Theater.

Rider has joined with existing partner CEFAM and Sogeti, a leading provider of technology and software testing, to establish a two-year M.B.A. program that guarantees graduates a full-time job with Sogeti upon completion of the degree requirements.

Swimmer Brian Molloy and field hockey’s Sandra Penas were recognized as Rider’s Athletes of the Year for 2012-13.

Rider’s three-day Fall Opening will welcome the Class of 2017 and help prepare them for life as college students.

The men's soccer teams from Rider and The College of New Jersey will compete alongside several area children with special needs in a lively, fun match tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Ben Cohen Field.