Last week by executive order the federal government suspended all immigration and restricted entry to the United States for nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. While I strongly believe in the need to take actions that will protect our citizens and the country, I have deep reservations about the specifics of…
Author Archives: Emily W. Dodd
TCNJ ranks among best in U.S. for student loan repayment success
The College of New Jersey ranks 24th among all public institutions in the nation for graduates with the lowest student loan default rates, according to a new study published by the Student Loan Report. Among public schools offering baccalaureate degrees, TCNJ ranks 11th nationally and is first in New Jersey. The college’s strong showing in…
TCNJ mourns the sudden loss of Dr. Morton Winston
The College of New Jersey mourns the passing of Dr. Morton Winston, professor of philosophy, who died this week while on vacation in Peru. “The college community will feel the absence of Mort in a thousand ways,” said President R. Barbara Gitenstein. “I personally will miss his wise counsel, his ethical commitment, and his generous…
Maurice Hall named Dean of the School of the Arts and Communication
TCNJ Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jacqueline Taylor announced today the appointment of Maurice Hall, PhD, to the position of dean of the School of the Arts and Communication, effective July 1, 2017. “We are delighted to welcome such a distinguished communication scholar and experienced leader to this critically important deanship,” says Taylor.…
TCNJ among the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2017, says Kiplinger’s
The College of New Jersey was ranked #29 in the top 100 colleges on Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of Best Values in Public Colleges for 2017, up two spots from last year’s ranking. The ranking cites four-year schools that combine academic quality with affordability. TCNJ ranks #29 for in-state tuition, and tops the list of New…
TCNJ choirs are “Home Alone” with Philadelphia Orchestra
The words “trendy” and “orchestra” don’t often go together, but live symphonic performances of movie and video game soundtracks have risen in popularity recently. This holiday season, TCNJ choirs are joining the trend in what John Leonard dubs the most “high-profile musical collaboration our institution has ever had.” Eighty TCNJ students will contribute vocals to…
Lindsay Frevert ’05 enjoys red carpet treatment as winner of $25,000 national teaching award
Lindsay Frevert ’05, MEd ’10, had no idea a school-wide assembly would turn out to be a surprise celebration to recognize her as one of the nation’s most outstanding teachers. But that is what happened when Frevert, a second grade teacher at Van Derveer Elementary School in Somerville, New Jersey won the 2016 Milken Educators…
TCNJ gets a plug from Governor as winner of Electrify Your Workplace Competition
TCNJ took home the first-ever Certificate of Recognition for the New Jersey Charging Challenge: Electrify Your Workplace competition through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection yesterday. The award recognizes the electric vehicle charging stations installed in TCNJ’s Metzger parking garage as an outstanding environmental project. The college partnered with PSE&G last year to bring five…
School of Business ranks in top 50 for undergrads
TCNJ’s business program is ranked #36 among undergraduate business programs in the nation, according to rankings released earlier this week by Poets&Quants. “This is the most thorough study of undergraduate business education ever undertaken, an amazing resource for prospective students and parents trying to make smart decisions about where to get the business basics for…
How Bunyad Bhatti is defying cultural conventions
Bunyad Bhatti tells much of her life story in numbers. Growing up, she attended nine different schools in 12 years. She lived in 14 homes, and in two countries. Keeping in line with cultural expectations of someday becoming a doctor, she spent her senior year of high school applying to pre-med programs—Muslim kids are groomed…