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…
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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,…
Hungry for more? Feast your eyes on these new Campus Town eateries.
With more than 15 stores and restaurants, Campus Town is an airy, walkable main street setting adjacent to TCNJ’s campus where you’ll find big names like Barnes & Noble and Panera Bread alongside local favorites like Yummy Sushi, Redberry Frozen Yogurt, and IndiGrill. This fall, TCNJ students and the Ewing community can look forward to…
The Shop @ TCNJ awarded $100,000 grant
The Shop @ TCNJ, a food pantry that opened its doors in February 2019, recently received a $100,000 grant to continue the fight against food insecurity on TCNJ’s campus and in local communities. The grant, which is part of Governor Murphy’s “Hunger Free Campus” initiative, will allow The Shop @ TCNJ to expand programming around…
I Am TCNJ docustory project receives double Emmy nods
I Am TCNJ: A Docu-Story Project has been nominated in two categories in the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards. The segment “Now is the Time” is nominated in the Interactive Media category, and “To My Professors” is nominated in the Education/Schools – Short Form Content (single story) category. Debuting in spring 2021, the docu-story project…
Projects may be coming to an end, but the opportunities for next steps are now falling into place
From jellyfish and dairy cows to artificial intelligence and educational biographies, this final round-up of Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience research projects showcases the variety and depth of academic inquiry TCNJ students and faculty immerse themselves in during their “time off” between semesters. But these are just a sampling of the research taking place in all…
From investigating cybersickness to optimizing culverts, TCNJ research satisfies any taste
While the formal Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience program at TCNJ is coming to an end, many of the projects are only the beginning of great things to come this academic year. Check out this week’s round up of projects-in-progress — where they’ve been and where they’re heading next: PROJECT Investigating the effectiveness of a visual…