Author Archives: Emily W. Dodd
The Five-in-Five Challenge: College increases fundraising goal as campaign nears finish line
With The Campaign for TCNJ entering its home stretch, the college is upping the stakes. In response to a challenge from the Board of Trustees, President R. Barbara Gitenstein has pledged to raise an additional $5 million by the campaign’s June 30 conclusion. The announcement comes a week after she revealed that the fundraising effort…
President Gitenstein announces Advisory Commission on Social Justice: Race and Educational Attainment
TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein announced the formation of The College of New Jersey Advisory Commission on Social Justice: Race and Educational Attainment, which will be charged with leading a promised campus conversation following revelations last fall about the legacy of the namesake of one of the campus’ buildings. “The commission will help the college…
TCNJ surpasses $40 million fundraising milestone
With five months still to go, The Campaign for TCNJ has eclipsed its $40 million fundraising goal, TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein announced today. A $100,000 gift from alumnus Leo Kelly ’97, which will support talented students from Allentown, Bordentown, and Trenton, New Jersey, pushed total giving past this milestone. Campaign co-chairs Barbara Meyers Pelson…
A message from Dr. Gitenstein concerning immigration changes
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…
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…