If you’re in the tri-state area and look to the skies early on Thursday morning, June 10, you might notice something highly unusual — the rising sun will resemble a crescent moon. Lauranne Lanz, assistant professor of physics, explains what you need to know about this quirky springtime sunrise. 1. Wait, what? On June…
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From Microsoft HQ to the armed forces, TCNJ’s newest grads are off and running.
Despite a year and a half of remote learning and quarantine, members of TCNJ’s Class of 2021 finished out their college careers and turned their tassels at in-person ceremonies May 19–21. That’s #LionStrong. Here’s what’s next for some of #TCNJ2021’s remarkably resilient grads: Victoria Giardina, journalism and professional writing She’s joining the New York Post’s…
NJ Summer Tutoring Corps Program names Katherine Bassett inaugural director
The NJ Summer Tutoring Corps Program, an eight-week high-dosage tutoring program funded by the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund and Overdeck Family Foundation, has named Katherine Bassett as its inaugural director. She began this role on May 24, taking the lead on implementing a tutoring program which is expected to reach thousands of K–5 New…
TCNJ hosts commencement for Class of 2021
Across three sun-filled days and 14 socially distanced ceremonies, TCNJ conferred 2,243 degrees at its annual commencement held May 19–21 in Lions Stadium. TCNJ President Kathryn Foster presided over all 14 ceremonies and offered the Class of 2021 strong words of encouragement for whatever lies ahead. “From this day forward, no matter where life takes…
Interactive multimedia seniors to show off thesis projects in online event, Friday 5/14
The annual Interactive Multimedia Senior Showcase will take place on Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m. The virtual event will allow the largest-ever group of graduating IMM students to showcase their thesis projects to family, friends, and fellow students. “I’m always blown away by the variety, innovation and sheer creativity of all the projects our…
David McMillan ’21 heads to Scotland on a prestigious scholarship
Unlike the long-storied mysterious inhabitant of Loch Ness, the opportunity in front of David McMillan ’21 is no hoax. He has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to attend graduate school at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, where he will pursue a master’s degree in public policy. The senior will attend the program as a…