The College of New Jersey announced today the creation of a new center for health and wellness. The center will continue the counseling work that had previously been housed in the TCNJ Clinic, in addition to providing increased educational and health and wellness resources for the campus and community. “The creation of this center expands…
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History faculty publish new book based on late colleague’s scholarship
TCNJ history faculty members Christopher Fisher and Robert McGreevey have completed a book, Global America: The United States in the Twentieth Century, recently published by Oxford University Press. The book explores how Americans were “swept up in the swift-moving currents of twentieth-century world history,” according to Oxford, and is based largely on the scholarship of…
TCNJ launches Master’s of Public Health program
TCNJ’s School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science announced today the creation of a dynamic Master’s of Public Health program aimed at addressing the lack of proficient public health facilitators worldwide. The program will begin next fall, pending state approval. The MPH program, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in July, is a…
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…
The Five-in-Five Challenge crosses the finish line
There are still some envelopes to open, but it’s official—WE DID IT! $5 million in five months! Thanks to the generosity of many, TCNJ flew past its initial goal of $40 million in January, prompting the Board of Trustees to challenge President Gitenstein to raise an additional $5 million in the remaining five months—February to…
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 Magazine named Magazine of the Year by CASE
Next time you thumb through your issue of TCNJ Magazine, know that you’re reading the best of the best. TCNJ Magazine has won the 2017 Robert F. Sibley Award, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s award for excellence in the field of alumni magazine publishing. The Sibley is awarded through a national competition and…
Suzanne McCotter named Dean of the School of Education
TCNJ Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jacqueline Taylor announced today the appointment of Suzanne McCotter, PhD, to the position of dean of the School of Education, effective August 1, 2017. Dr. McCotter comes to TCNJ from Montclair State University, where she currently serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the College of…