Campus may feel quieter when classes aren’t in session, but this summer it feels even a bit emptier as 10 of TCNJ’s long-time, beloved faculty members have recently retired. We’re already missing them. Geralyn Altmiller, nursing | 9 years Lynn Bradley, chemistry | 30 years Lynn Braender, accounting and information systems…
TCNJ News Releases
TCNJ and Mercer County Community College form new housing partnership
The College of New Jersey announced today an agreement with Mercer County Community College to provide room and board services for MCCC students at TCNJ’s Ewing campus. This new partnership will allow MCCC’s students to benefit from residential education and housing at TCNJ, while enjoying access to a wide range of essential student services including…
TCNJ sophomore Conor Campbell recognized at 2024 ESPYs
The College of New Jersey was in the house at ESPN’s star-studded ESPY Awards in Los Angeles last week as rising sophomore Conor Campbell was honored for mentoring children in an after-school program in Trenton. Campbell received the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award for his work with the Academic Sports Academy at the Hedgepeth-Williams…
TCNJ named to Phi Theta Kappa honor roll for efforts to welcome transfer students
The College of New Jersey continues to garner accolades for efforts to recruit and welcome transfer students to the campus community. The college, which saw a 24 percent increase in transfer applications for the fall 2024 semester, was recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in the development and support…
TCNJ receives $4.25 million in grants to launch new online mental health counseling program, lower education costs for future professionals
Amid a shortage of mental health professionals nationwide, The College of New Jersey has launched a new online Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling program to bolster diversity within the workforce. This new offering is funded by a $3 million grant from The Tepper Foundation and a $1.25 million grant from Accelerate the…
Remembering Allen Katz, professor of electrical and computer engineering
Allen Katz, professor of electrical and computer engineering, died this morning. At the time of his passing, he was TCNJ’s longest-serving faculty member. Dr. Katz had been an integral part of the School of Engineering from its start. Brought to TCNJ in 1971, he helped launch an engineering program designed to merge hands-on learning with…
TCNJ earns high praise from Money
TCNJ earned a strong 4.5-star rating (out of five) on Money’s 2024 list of Best Colleges, sponsored by SoFi. Money’s Best Colleges rating offers a practical analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges. The publication considers dozens of data points related to quality, affordability, and student outcomes to determine their ratings. “The College of New Jersey…
TCNJ hosts ASL Fun Day for students who use sign language
Last month, The College of New Jersey’s School of Education gathered over 100 members of the hearing and deaf communities including local high school students and members of the college’s Deaf Hearing Connection student group, for the first-ever ASL Fun Day. The event featured various activities, including a deaf business fair, scavenger hunt, a challenge…
Michael A. Bernstein named TCNJ’s 17th president
Michael A. Bernstein has been appointed The College of New Jersey’s 17th president, following a vote this afternoon by the school’s Board of Trustees. Bernstein has served as TCNJ’s interim president since July 1, 2023. The appointment is effective immediately. “Dr. Bernstein is an extremely accomplished educator and a transformational leader,” said Rebecca Ostrov, chair…
TCNJ offers options for students from the University of the Arts and Delaware College of Art and Design
The College of New Jersey is saddened by the sudden closing of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and Delaware College of Art and Design. We recognize the incredible disruption and distress this causes to students and their families, and are here to help. The college has options to assist students in ensuring continuity…