TCNJ students continue to make a difference in the public health sector of our communities across the state and beyond. Over the last two years, 70 TCNJ nursing students have been trained on the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) curriculum through collaboration with the Mercer County Division of Public Health. These student MRC volunteers supplement existing…
In the Community
Students get to the heart of an epidemic by talking to Trenton’s homeless
Emma Becker was one of a dozen students who conducted in-depth interviews with residents at the Rescue Mission of Trenton for a pilot class on homelessness taught by Rachel Adler in Fall 2017. “It was the very definition of experiential learning,” said Becker, a political science major and rising junior from East Brunswick. “It was…
TCNJ to help lead Civic Information Consortium
In July, both houses of the New Jersey legislature approved a bill dedicating $5 million to the Civic Information Consortium, a first-of-its-kind nonprofit with a mission to revive, strengthen and transform local media in the state. The bill is awaiting Governor Murphy’s signature. TCNJ, along with Montclair State, NJIT, Rowan and Rutgers, will lead the…
Dr. Kathryn A. Foster named TCNJ’s 16th president
New Jersey native will return home, bringing to The College of New Jersey 30 years of experience as a proven teacher, scholar, leader, and staunch advocate of public higher education. The TCNJ Board of Trustees voted unanimously this morning to appoint Dr. Kathryn A. Foster as the 16th president of The College of New Jersey.…
TCNJ’s statement on responsible civil discourse
TCNJ’s Office of Admissions shared the following message with applicants this morning, reflecting the college’s commitment to responsible civil discourse: “The college has received inquiries about student activism surrounding the recent shooting in Parkland, Florida, and whether this could affect an admission decision. We’d like to assure you that The College of New Jersey encourages…
TCNJ cuts ribbon on state-of-the-art STEM Complex
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…
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…