The College of New Jersey held its 167th commencement celebration on May 18-19, 2023 at Lions Stadium on campus. The Class of 2023 consists of 1,861 undergraduate and 343 graduate students. The class boasts 294 cum laude (3.60-3.74 GPA) grads, 313 magna cum laude (3.75-3.89 GPA) grads, and 217 summa cum laude (3.90-4.00 GPA) grads.…
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Record-breaking total highlights successful 8th annual Day of Giving
The TCNJ community came out in full force in support of the institution during its 8th annual Day of Giving. In total, 2,014 donors raised $546,487 in funding that will help provide new opportunities, campus enhancements, and additional resources for TCNJ students. The philanthropic day smashed the previous record amount raised in 2022 — $388,307…
The cold never bothered him anyway
While many students use spring break to rest, recharge, or maybe even visit someplace warm, Henry Dillard ’23 decided to take the path less traveled. The management major trekked north to Svalbard, an island situated between Norway and the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean, home to some of the planet’s most stunning landscapes and…
Four alumni honored with special awards
The College of New Jersey’s Alumni Association will honor four distinguished alumni who have gone above and beyond in service, leadership, philanthropic efforts, and career advancements. The honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend on April 22. “The alumni awards are truly an honor bestowed on the recipients for their exemplary service to others and the college,”…
Clint Smith, a person we need to hear from now, to speak on March 8
Clint Smith, the award-winning author whose latest book chronicling the legacy of slavery in the U.S. topped the New York Times bestseller list, will visit TCNJ on March 8 as the inaugural speaker in the Foster Distinguished Visitor Series. He will appear at 4 p.m. in Mayo Concert Hall, participating in a conversation with Michael…
In the Club: Lions Gaming
“In the Club” is a series that showcases some of the 230+ recognized student organizations at TCNJ. Want to have your club featured? Drop a line to tcnjtoday@tcnj.edu to be considered for a future story. As competitive esports continues to grow globally — with estimates the industry will generate $1.87 billion in revenue by 2025 — it’s…
Making the midterms
As election results scrolled across screens during the November midterms, millions of Americans tuned into NBC’s around-the-clock news coverage. Behind the scenes, Bryan Doane ’22, Jodi Maloney ’22, Kathleen Patterson ’22, and Stephanie Shen ’22 were part of the NBC family’s graphic operations unit, responsible for creating the visuals that accompanied on-air talent as they…
When art and social justice collide
On a Monday afternoon, Colleen Sears received a message from an individual who attended The Artivism Project that ran on campus earlier that day. That person, a teacher in the East Brunswick school district, said that her mindset on the topic discussed “had been transformed.” It was the compliment of a lifetime for Sears, assistant…
Trenton documentary premieres with a TCNJ twist
A documentary spotlighting a Trenton violence intervention program makes its TCNJ debut on September 28. The 72-minute-long piece, titled Seven Square Miles, is directed by Lorna Johnson-Frizell, interim dean of the School of the Arts and Communication. The film reveals some of society’s most pressing urban issues as it follows a Trenton police detective and…
TCNJ mourns the passing of former New Jersey Governor Jim Florio ’62
TCNJ mourns the passing of former New Jersey Governor and TCNJ alumnus Jim Florio ’62, who passed away at the age of 85. Florio, who graduated magna cum laude with a degree in social studies from Trenton State College, served as New Jersey’s 49th Governor from 1990-94. He also represented South Jersey’s 1st congressional district in…