You might not be able to put your finger on it, but you can feel that something’s missing on campus this fall. Fifteen beloved faculty members retired at the end of the 2020–2021 academic year and we’re feeling a little emptier for it. We reached out to them to find out what they’re up to…
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Student radio station flagship event brings live music into the light
Spread out on picnic blankets on the grass behind the Arts and Interactive Multimedia Building, the TCNJ community enjoyed live music and fresh air at the fall 2021 WTSR Underground event. Underground, which gets its name from the Kendall Hall basement where it is traditionally held, was hosted outside this year to increase COVID safety…
The college sings praises in memory of the lovely Sarah Dash
Sarah Dash performed the song thousands of times. Alongside Nona Hendryx and Patti Labelle, she comprised one-third of the musical act Labelle, which had sent the often-imitated but never duplicated “Lady Marmalade” to the top of the Billboard charts in March 1975. But no rendition was quite as spirited as the version she performed on…
At CNN’s national news desk, Camille Furst had the scoop from coast to coast
The news cycle can be relentless, but for Camille Furst ’22, it’s also incredibly rewarding. Furst, who interned on CNN’s national news desk this summer reporting on stories from across the country, says one of her favorite parts of working the desk was learning about the make up of America. “Each day when I signed…
Nursing simulation lab open houses will showcase VR goggles and AI mannequins
If you’ve ever wanted a glimpse into the life of a healthcare professional, you can check out TCNJ’s nursing simulation center this week as it opens its doors to the campus and local community in celebration of Healthcare Simulation Week. TCNJ’s Department of Nursing operates three simulation/skills labs on campus that house learning tools like…
TCNJ remains top-ranked public college in region
U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 Best Colleges rankings today and The College of New Jersey again received high marks. TCNJ ranked sixth overall and remains first among public colleges, in the “Best Regional Universities—North” category. TCNJ has held the top spot in its region among public colleges since 1991. The college ranked first…
Black Hawk chopper, football home opener, and military and first responder appreciation will commemorate 9/11 on Saturday, Sept. 11
On Saturday, September 11, The College of New Jersey will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by honoring military and first responders during a special halftime presentation at TCNJ football’s home opener against SUNY Cortland. Kickoff is at noon in Lions Stadium. Gabrielle Bobo ’22, a health and exercise science major and member of ROTC,…
Empathy, smarts, and a bit of luck put Briana Brown on a path to diversify the field of genetic counseling
Even as a child, Briana Brown put her passion for science into action, performing experiments in her bedroom and learning about animals and how the world worked. So this summer, when offered an exclusive internship in the University of Pennsylvania’s genetic counseling program, Brown jumped at the chance to gain some real-world science experience. Brown,…