New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann, and TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony today to officially open the college’s new, state-of-the-art STEM building, Chemistry addition, and Forum. The cost of the project, which broke ground in July 2015, was $76,211,000 including $40 million provided through the…
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Dr. Rachel Pearson to shed light on nation’s healthcare shortcomings at TCNJ talk
On Wednesday, September 27, Dr. Rachel Pearson, author of No Apparent Distress: A Doctor’s Coming-Of-Age on the Front Lines of American Medicine, will share her insights into how America’s current political climate affects the future of healthcare, and what that means for poor and underprivileged citizens seeking medical treatment. Her lecture, which is hosted by…
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…
Parth Parikh awarded Fulbright to India
Parth Parikh has the Bhagwat Gita on his desk, Ganesh in his car, and has taught Indian history to his students—but he yearns for a deeper connection to his heritage. Thanks to a Fulbright award, his wish is coming true. This month, he heads to New Delhi to teach English to high school students. “I wanted…
TCNJ commits to supporting implementation of the Paris Agreement
On June 5 TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein signed the “We Are Still In” pledge, joining a cross section of over one thousand United States cities, states, universities, and business leaders in support of the Paris Agreement and its continued implementation. “TCNJ remains committed to driving down carbon pollution and fighting climate change,” Gitenstein said.…
Avery Faigenbaum Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Avery Faigenbaum, a professor in TCNJ’s Department of Health and Exercise Science, has been awarded the 2017 Boyd Epley Award for Lifetime Achievement by The National Strength and Conditioning Association. “It is a humbling honor for me to receive this prestigious award for my lifetime contributions to the field of pediatric strength and conditioning.”…