The College of New Jersey’s nursing program earned the top ranking in New Jersey for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org. The rankings, which began in 2016, note TCNJ’s 100 percent NCLEX pass rate, comprehensive professional preparation, integrated clinical training, and advanced beginner practitioner skills through innovative instruction. “We are pleased to be recognized for the hard work…
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TCNJ recognized as a ‘Dream School’ by bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo
The College of New Jersey is one of 75 institutions in the country — and one of only four in New Jersey — to be included in the book Dream School, the latest offering from New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo. The book, which was released on September 9, is the follow-up to Selingo’s…
Jaime Girtain ’26 lands a scholarship and a Navy job, entering her senior year with her future already in place.
Jaime Girtain ’26, a mechanical engineering major at TCNJ, has earned the prestigious Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Scholarship. One of only 500 students selected nationwide out of more than 10,000 applicants, Girtain is set to graduate with both a degree and a mission-driven career. The SMART scholarship will fully cover…
TCNJ remains a national leader for producing high school physics teachers
The College of New Jersey’s School of Science and School of Education continue to tackle the national shortage of physics teachers by producing qualified educators at a pace that ranks among the best in the nation. The Physics Teacher Education Coalition has once again recognized TCNJ with the 5+ Award for graduating six well-prepared physics teachers in…
Physics department earns award for inclusivity efforts
The College of New Jersey’s Department of Physics has earned a Bronze Award from the Physics and Astronomy SEA Change Committee for its work to create a more inclusive, diverse, and supportive physics department. The SEA Change program, which is administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, aims to advance institutional transformation…
TCNJ named among Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges for 2026
The College of New Jersey has once again earned a place among the nation’s top colleges, as recognized in The Princeton Review’s 2026 edition of The Best 391 Colleges, released on August 12. Since 1992, the Best Colleges guide has showcased the colleges that The Princeton Review recommends as the nation’s best for undergraduate academics. The…