Author Archives: Emily W. Dodd
English professor Jo Carney shares how Shakespeare’s words have stood the test of time
The world has been captured by the enduring language of William Shakespeare, but according to a new book from a TCNJ English professor, no one can seem to give him the last word. Even after 400 years since his death (406 this month, to be exact) our culture has maintained a dialogue with William Shakespeare.…
With a Fulbright to Finland, Susanna Monseau will investigate the connections between trademark law and a cleaner, greener fashion industry
Fast fashion has a sustainability problem, and a TCNJ professor is heading to Finland to find out if intellectual property laws, of all things, have anything to do with it. This spring, Susanna Monseau, a professor of interdisciplinary business, was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study the effects of trademark laws on sustainable fashion with…
Jennifer Keyes-Maloney named associate vice president for government and community relations
TCNJ has announced today that Jennifer Keyes-Maloney has been named to the position of associate vice president for government and community relations, effective April 18.
How a call from grandpa inspired an award-winning business plan
Last year, senior Will Cunningham received a surprise phone call from his grandfather, who wanted some guidance regarding his investment allocations. While Cunningham’s grandfather had a wealth manager, he found the consultant’s advice to be too complicated and was looking to his grandson, a TCNJ finance major, to simplify things. Cunningham wondered if other people…
TCNJ to cut ribbon on new fitness court
On Wednesday, April 6, TCNJ will become the first college campus in New Jersey to offer a sleek and modern outdoor National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court. The NFC Fitness Court, which will be open to the campus community and public 24/7 year-round, is located adjacent to TCNJ baseball’s George Ackerman Park along the Metzger Drive…
Andrea Welker named dean of TCNJ School of Engineering
The College of New Jersey announced today that, following a national search, Andrea L. Welker has been named dean of the School of Engineering, effective July 1, 2022. Welker comes to TCNJ from Villanova University, where she began her faculty career in 1999. In her current leadership role, which she has held for six years,…
TCNJ Lyric Theatre to perform in the Big Apple
TCNJ Lyric Theatre is taking its show on the road. Students enrolled in the academic course will have the experience of a lifetime when they participate in masterclasses with two Broadway stars and perform in New York City this spring. TCNJ Lyric Theatre will perform “Live Out Loud: The Music of Andrew Lippa,” in New…
Sunita Gupta Kramer named dean of TCNJ School of Science
The College of New Jersey announced today that, following a national search, Sunita Gupta Kramer has been named dean of the School of Science, effective July 1, 2022. Kramer comes to TCNJ from Rutgers University where she served 12 years as faculty before taking on progressive leadership roles. She currently serves as the university’s inaugural…
Faculty-student research duo uncovers surprising ways to improve public health messaging
After two years of pandemic life, COVID fatigue is real. That goes for pandemic messaging, too, as people have grown weary of a barrage of statistics, shifting mandates, and guidance. But recently published research by a TCNJ professor may hold lessons for effective public health communications going forward. Spoiler alert: it could involve TikTok dance…