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…
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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…
TCNJ partnering with USF on NSF grant to bolster training for research administrators
The College of New Jersey, in partnership with the University of South Florida Research Development Institute, has been awarded a five-year, $3 million collaborative grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new post-award training model for research administrators at liberal arts colleges across the country. The Primarily Undergraduate Institution Management Excellence in Research…
Syllabus-free summer reading
Looking for your next great read? Consider some recommendations from the English department’s annual summer reading list. The list is based on what they’ve read over the past year and what they plan to read next. From detective stories to plastic people and powerful poetry, their picks are smart, surprising, and perfect for your summer…
TCNJ to host New Jersey’s first Young Entrepreneurs Academy
The College of New Jersey has partnered with the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce to bring the first Young Entrepreneurs Academy in the state to the college’s campus in Ewing. The national program, known as YEA!, will give 30 students the opportunity to become real-life entrepreneurs through a 30-week experiential learning program. Established in…