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Atlantic City, N.J. ‒ A section of Albany Avenue adjacent to the ��˾�������� Atlantic City Residential Complex was designated as Dr. Harvey Kesselman Way on Thursday.

“I am deeply humbled by this extraordinary gesture. Atlantic City holds a very special place in my heart,” Kesselman said, recalling his parents saving for summer trips to Atlantic City as a child. “Sixty years later, they would be so proud.”

“This street dedication is not only a personal honor but also a reflection of the strong partnership between ��˾�������� and this great city. Together, Atlantic City and ��˾�������� will continue to build a brighter future for this community,” said Kesselman, who is retiring as ��˾��������’s president on June 30.

“To see ��˾�������� being a part of the renaissance of the great City of Atlantic City is truly amazing. ��˾�������� is here to stay, and as an alum, I could not be more proud,” said Mayor Marty Small, ’98. “We couldn’t think of a better way to honor you and your legacy for being a part of the rebirth of Atlantic City.”

The Atlantic City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to rename the block at a meeting in December, in recognition of Kesselman’s service to ��˾�������� and Atlantic City. The ordinance commends the ��˾�������� president’s commitment to the public-private partnership to build the Atlantic City campus, which opened in 2018.

“We are so proud to have him as our leader and see him recognized in such a meaningful way by the City of Atlantic City. The street naming honors his accomplishments and serves as a testament to the strong partnership between our university and this great city,” said Ray Ciccone, chair of the ��˾�������� Board of Trustees.

“It’s one of my proudest moments to lead ��˾��������’s efforts to be an economic driver and community-engaged Anchor Institution in this great city. I want to express my sincerest appreciation to the esteemed City Council of Atlantic City. I will forever be grateful,” Kesselman said, before unveiling the new signage across the street from ��˾�������� Atlantic City.

On May 3, the university will name the original residential complex after Kesselman and hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the second residential building, located across from O’Donnell Memorial Park.

-Photos by Susan Allen

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