The College of New Jersey has the sixth highest four-year graduation rate in the nation among public colleges and universities, according to newly published data by the U.S. Department of Education. “Many families expect that college will be a four-year endeavor, but too often that is not the case,” said TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein.…
Announcements
The James P. Fox Memorial Fund launches initiative at TCNJ to cultivate public sector careers
The James P. Fox Memorial Fund, in partnership with The College of New Jersey and Montclair State University, announces the establishment of two mentorship initiatives designed to cultivate a new generation of public sector professionals (#FoxMentors). The programs, The Jamie Fox Scholars Program at The College of New Jersey and The Jamie Fox Forum on Public Service…
TCNJ awarded grant to expand recovery program
TCNJ’s Collegiate Recovery Program will be expanding services for students in recovery as well as substance abuse prevention initiatives thanks to a grant of up to $989,810 from the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. “Historically, people with addictions have been stigmatized and told that they do not belong,” said Chris Freeman, supervisor of…
TCNJ’s School of Business has once again earned accreditation by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
TCNJ’s School of Business has once again earned accreditation by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which signifies excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation; students, faculty, and staff as active participants; learning and teaching; and academic and professional engagement. “AACSB-accredited schools produce graduates who are highly skilled and sought by…
TCNJ launches speech pathology and audiology major
The demand for speech pathologists and audiologists is growing globally due to increasing instances of age-related health conditions that cause speech or language impairments. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor has stated it expects employment in these fields to grow at a pace well ahead of the average for all occupations. As a result,…
TCNJ recognized for sustainability efforts
The College of New Jersey has been selected by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection as one of the three top performers in the 2017 New Jersey Charging Challenge. This is the second consecutive year TCNJ has earned the honor. “We are grateful to the NJDEP for recognizing our ongoing commitment to sustainability here at TCNJ,”…
New hazelnut grove offers lessons in sustainable agriculture
If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own pralines, truffles, or even Nutella on campus, you’re now one step closer to making it a reality. Sort of. Working with the Presidents’ Climate Commitment Committee, the Bonner Center, TCNJ’s Office of Grounds and Landscape Maintenance Services, and Professor Mike Aucott of the chemistry department, student volunteers…
TCNJ installing 54 new AED devices
TCNJ has taken an important step to promote a safe and healthy campus community with the purchase of 54 state-of-the-art Powerheart® G5 AED devices. The college is replacing its 16 existing devices and adding 38 additional units to expand access to this life-saving equipment. After the installation process is completed, essentially every building on TCNJ’s…