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…
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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…
TCNJ named to Phi Theta Kappa honor roll for second straight year
The College of New Jersey has once again garnered national praise for its efforts to recruit and welcome transfer students. The college, which again saw over 1,000 transfer applications for the fall semester, was recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll for the second consecutive year. The Transfer Honor Roll recognizes the importance…
TCNJ again earns high praise from Money
The College of New Jersey again earned a strong 4.5-star rating (out of five) on Money’s 2025 list of best colleges, sponsored by SoFi. TCNJ tied for the highest rating among New Jersey public institutions and tied for the second-highest rating in the state behind only Princeton. Money’s Best Colleges rating offers a practical analysis…
TCNJ math professor joins Department of Defense-funded study on chronic Lyme disease
TCNJ math professor Jana Gevertz is helping to lead a federally funded effort to better understand chronic Lyme disease, particularly how it affects the brain and nervous system. Gevertz is contributing her expertise in computational biomedicine to a multi-institutional study funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. The project, a collaboration between researchers at TCNJ,…
Dean Carole Kenner appointed to leading neonatal health board
Carole Kenner, dean of TCNJ’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences, was recently named to the Board of Directors of the Vermont Oxford Network. VON is a nonprofit voluntary collaboration of health care professionals working together as an interdisciplinary community to change the landscape of neonatal care. Its mission is to improve the quality, safety,…
Conor Campbell ’27 champions youth soccer access in Trenton
As the U.S. hosts global soccer events like the FIFA Club World Cup and prepares for the 2026 World Cup, Conor Campbell ’27 is focused on making sure the beautiful game is accessible right in his own backyard. Campbell, a Bonner Community Scholar at TCNJ, is working to break down the cost barriers that can…