Despite the quiet calm of fall break, word spread quickly on Monday that the newly renovated Lions Den Food Court in the Brower Student Center was open for business. Curious lunch-goers poured in from around campus, eager to be among the first to see what’s been happening behind the temporary walls and experience the new…
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Bringing Trenton’s storied musical history to life
Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx. Two-thirds of Labelle, which scored with the 1975 hit “Lady Marmalade.” Michael Ray and Clifford Adams, both members of Kool and the Gang. Legendary bluesmen Paul Plumeri and Joe Zook. What do they all have in common? Each hails from Trenton, and is woven into the fabric of the city’s…
More opportunities for EOF students, thanks to Investors Foundation
Students hoping to attend TCNJ will have access to even more educational opportunities, thanks in part to a $5,000 grant from Investors Foundation to the college’s Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). The grant will help fund programs that assist students in adjusting to college life, through guidance, financial support and tutoring. “Your generous gift makes the…
2016 Sidewalk Repair Project
As part of the College’s Asset Renewal Plan, Campus Construction will be completing several sidewalk repair projects around campus. Please pardon our appearance and the inconvenience while we undertake this necessary work. Please refer to the campus map on the College’s web page showing the proposed schedule and locations. If you have any questions or…
TCNJ a “Great College to Work For,” according to prominent higher ed publication
TCNJ has once again been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a premier news and information source for college and university faculty and staff. The results, released today as part of The Chronicle’s ninth annual report on the academic workplace, are based on survey responses from employees…
TCNJ ranks 1st in NJ and 39th overall among public colleges and universities, says MONEY Magazine
MONEY Magazine is out with its annual ranking of “Best Colleges for Your Money” and once again, TCNJ excelled. Nationally, the college placed 39th among public colleges and universities and 94th overall. Closer to home, TCNJ ranked 1st among public colleges and universities and 2nd overall in the state. In the profile that accompanied TCNJ’s…
Road Closures Affecting Campus
The College is proceeding with a roadway paving repair and replacement project for this summer which will require the closure of campus entrances and sections of Metzger Drive.
Jess Row receives Guggenheim Fellowship
Jess Row, associate professor of English, has been awarded a fellowship by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Often characterized as a “midcareer” award, Guggenheim Fellowships are intended for individuals who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts. The fellowship allows for uninterrupted time for recipients to…
TCNJ Foundation approves new mission statement
The College of New Jersey Foundation recently reaffirmed its support of the college by approving a revised mission statement that underscores the significance of philanthropic support to the institution. “The Foundation Board wanted to reassert its commitment to ensuring TCNJ has the philanthropic support necessary to be an exemplar of public higher education,” says John…