The College of New Jersey has once again earned a place among the nation’s top colleges, as recognized in The Princeton Review’s 2026 edition of The Best 391 Colleges, released on August 12. Since 1992, the Best Colleges guide has showcased the colleges that The Princeton Review recommends as the nation’s best for undergraduate academics. The…
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TCNJ named to Phi Theta Kappa honor roll for second straight year
The College of New Jersey has once again garnered national praise for its efforts to recruit and welcome transfer students. The college, which again saw over 1,000 transfer applications for the fall semester, was recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll for the second consecutive year. The Transfer Honor Roll recognizes the importance…
TCNJ again earns high praise from Money
The College of New Jersey again earned a strong 4.5-star rating (out of five) on Money’s 2025 list of best colleges, sponsored by SoFi. TCNJ tied for the highest rating among New Jersey public institutions and tied for the second-highest rating in the state behind only Princeton. Money’s Best Colleges rating offers a practical analysis…
TCNJ math professor joins Department of Defense-funded study on chronic Lyme disease
TCNJ math professor Jana Gevertz is helping to lead a federally funded effort to better understand chronic Lyme disease, particularly how it affects the brain and nervous system. Gevertz is contributing her expertise in computational biomedicine to a multi-institutional study funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. The project, a collaboration between researchers at TCNJ,…
Dean Carole Kenner appointed to leading neonatal health board
Carole Kenner, dean of TCNJ’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences, was recently named to the Board of Directors of the Vermont Oxford Network. VON is a nonprofit voluntary collaboration of health care professionals working together as an interdisciplinary community to change the landscape of neonatal care. Its mission is to improve the quality, safety,…
Conor Campbell ’27 champions youth soccer access in Trenton
As the U.S. hosts global soccer events like the FIFA Club World Cup and prepares for the 2026 World Cup, Conor Campbell ’27 is focused on making sure the beautiful game is accessible right in his own backyard. Campbell, a Bonner Community Scholar at TCNJ, is working to break down the cost barriers that can…
David Muha appointed vice president for college advancement
The College of New Jersey President Michael Bernstein announced the appointment of David Muha as the permanent vice president for college advancement, effective immediately. Muha assumed the role on an interim basis in January following the retirement of John Donohue, who had held the position since 2012. He also serves as executive director of the TCNJ Foundation.…
TCNJ awarded grant to plant over 300 trees on campus
The College of New Jersey was awarded a $250,000 grant through the Trees for Schools program, a joint initiative of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainable Jersey. The college is one of 40 public schools, colleges, and universities across the state to receive a portion of nearly $4.5 million in funding. The grants…
TCNJ launches new Career and Technical Educator certification program
The College of New Jersey’s School of Graduate, Global, and Online Education recently launched a new Career and Technical Educator alternate route program designed for individuals who have not completed a formal teacher preparation program but wish to become certified teachers in New Jersey. Aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing teacher shortage, this program is an ideal option…