Here’s music to our ears: The School of the Arts and Communication will introduce a new music technology minor this fall. This interdisciplinary minor strengthens TCNJ’s existing offerings in the growing field of music technology, which encompasses electronic music, composition for media, sound design, studio recording, audio production, podcasting, interactive music systems, instrument design, musical…
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Helping educators plan for the unknown
Elementary, secondary, and higher education professionals are working tirelessly to design and implement safe and effective hybrid and remote learning modalities to satisfy all types of learners. In New Jersey, the Department of Education’s plan to resume education, titled, “The Road Back,” tasks school administrators with satisfying a number of objectives under the plan’s four…
Trenton’s Puerto Rican history captured with a collaborative research project
Despite a less than hospitable welcome and tasked with overcoming racism in the 1950s, Trenton’s first Latinx members established successful business, education, and public service opportunities in the city that still stand today. The stories of these pioneering residents were recently captured in a cross-disciplinary research project involving students and faculty from the School of…
This mechanical engineering alumnus is taking the public’s temperature amid the coronavirus
As states begin to relax their quarantine guidelines, more people will be venturing back to work, enjoying public outings, and eventually, returning to school. With the risk of a second wave of the coronavirus a possibility, having the ability to quickly detect if someone is sick is crucial to stopping a local outbreak. Using a…
Jianna Nieves becomes two-time National Puerto Rican Day Parade scholarship recipient
The Puerto Rican Day Parade, traditionally held in New York City on the second Sunday in June, is a day of celebrating Puerto Rican history, culture, historical figures and moments, and important issues facing the community. Though this year’s parade is canceled because of the coronavirus, the governing board still issued its yearly scholarships to…
Alyssa Silva ’20 gets a commencement surprise while serving her country during COVID-19
When Alyssa Silva enlisted in the New Jersey National Guard in March 2018, she took an oath to protect and serve her country above all else. That promise came with the understanding that there would be personal sacrifices — including potentially missing her college graduation. But this is a happy story. Silva ’20, a specialist…
Now and then: TCNJ’s response to global health emergencies
The March shutdown of campus as a result of COVID-19 wasn’t the first time a public health crisis forced the college to send students, faculty, and staff home. In 1918, when TCNJ was known as the New Jersey State Normal School at Trenton, a pandemic — commonly referred to as the Spanish flu — spread infection…
Oh, the places TCNJ’s Class of 2020 will go
Turning their tassels in one of the most challenging times, members of the Class of 2020 are ready to leverage all they’ve learned as they enter the next phase of their professional endeavors. This diverse group will explore opportunities ranging from international veterinary school to the armed forces. Below are highlights of what lies ahead…
Corso family celebrates daughter’s honor society induction at home
As a liberal arts student, being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa is a crown jewel of the college experience. With this year’s ceremony postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, one student’s parents went above and beyond to make sure their daughter still had her special day. On April 22, on what would have been her…
Virtual showcase celebrates student scholarly work
In a virtual celebration of scholarly work, TCNJ students showcased the fruits of their academic labors with paper presentations, panels, poster sessions, and more during the Celebration of Student Achievement on Wednesday, May 6. “TCNJ’s Celebration of Student Achievement is an annual student symposium that highlights both the research and creative activity that our students are…