released its annual Best Colleges rankings today and The College of New Jersey again received high marks. TCNJ tied for fourth overall and placed 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. TCNJ also ranked as the top university…
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Two students win Gilman scholarships for study abroad
TCNJ students Scott Borton and Julie Scesney received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship this year. Borton ’20, an international studies major with a specialization in global health, development, and environment, will study at Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata City, Japan, for the full academic year. The $5,000 award will fund his homestay with a…
TCNJ to host website development and coding mini-boot camp
TCNJ will host a first-of-its-kind coding mini-boot camp from September 14-16, 2017. The course, offered in partnership with Launch Academy, will teach participants how to construct web pages while incorporating the building blocks of the modern web: HTML5 and CSS3. Using these tools, attendees will convert a set of digital designs into a static webpage using…
What to expect … when you’re a baby
TCNJ’s Cognitive Development Lab opened its doors in spring 2017 and welcomed the campus’ newest arrivals: babies, as young as 10 months. Located in the Social Sciences Building, the new lab is run by Aimee E. Stahl, assistant professor of psychology, whose research focuses on the learning and memory of infants and children. The facility—which…
TCNJ announces new workshops for international professionals
TCNJ’s Center for American Language & Culture has launched professional development programs to help international professionals overcome language challenges in the workplace and succeed in their careers. The first workshop, “Confidence in Oral Communications,” which is co-sponsored by TCNJ and the Small Business Development Center, will take place on campus on September 26, October 3, and October 10 from 6– 7:30 p.m.…
TCNJ announces new Foundation Board Leadership
The College of New Jersey Foundation, the college’s fundraising arm, is pleased to announce its new executive leadership and board members. Allen Silk has been elected to serve as chair of the executive board. A shareholder in the law firm of Stark & Stark, Silk is a long-standing member of the foundation board and a…