Author Archives: Emily W. Dodd
Where is the Class of 2018 heading?
We asked members of the Class of 2018 what might be the single most terrifying question you can ask a graduating senior: “So, what are you doing after graduation?” Here’s what lies ahead for 17 of them: Rachel Fury, physics She’s heading to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. for a conservation internship, where she’ll…
TCNJ’s Collegiate Recovery Program partners with The Ammon Foundation to launch new scholarship
EWING, NJ – TCNJ’s Collegiate Recovery Program and The Ammon Foundation announced today the creation of the Lion’s House Scholarship and matching Ammon Education Award. The Ammon Foundation’s mission is to empower individuals in addiction recovery through combating stigma and providing strategic support to enable personal success. The Ammon Education Award is designed as a matching scholarship opportunity for students…
Rebekah Chung ’18 receives Fulbright award to Vietnam
Rebekah Chung ’18 has been selected as a 2018–19 Fulbright Student with with an English Teaching Assistantship award to Vietnam. Through the award, she’ll have the opportunity to teach English in a high school, college, or teacher’s college in Vietnam. Housing and transportation will be covered, and she will also receive a stipend for her work. …
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) visits CCS Program
TCNJ Career & Community Studies program students, staff, and faculty welcomed Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) to class on Wednesday, May 2. He was on campus to learn about how the college is helping young adults (ages 18-25) with intellectual disabilities prepare for adult life through this program, which was among the first of its kind in the country. “Young adults…
2018 Alumni Leadership Award winners
The College of New Jersey Alumni Association honored four graduates for their dedication to leadership, service, and excellence at the Lions Pride Lunch during Alumni Weekend on Saturday, April 28. The 2018 recipients are: Emily Bent ’03: Distinguished Service Award; Steven Verba ’08: Humanitarian Award; Mary Kate Fisher ’11: Young Alumni Award; Tom McCarthy ’90:…
TSC Park unveiled during Alumni Reunion Weekend
TCNJ’s newest addition, Trenton State College Park, is located at the intersection of several generations of college history: Roscoe West Hall, Forcina Hall, and the STEM Building. Dedicated on Saturday, April 28 during Alumni Weekend, TSC Park was designed with that rich history in mind. “Every element of it tells a story,” said Alumni Association…
Center for the Arts presents an evening Anna Deveare Smith
TCNJ Center for the Arts presented famed playwright, actress, and educator Anna Deveare Smith at Kendall Hall’s performance theater on Wednesday, April 25. Smith is best-known for her roles as Dr. Nancy McNally in NBC’s The West Wing and Gloria Akalitus in Nurse Jackie, a Showtime series. She is also an advocate for social justice…
Celebrating student achievement on Wednesday, May 2
WHO: Over 600 students and 150 faculty members from all seven schools WHAT: The main event in a month-long celebration of TCNJ students and their outstanding scholarly and creative achievements during the 2017–18 academic year. WHEN: Wednesday, May 2 WHERE: All around campus! Check the website for exact locations. Visit the Celebration of Student Achievement…