TCNJ News Releases
TCNJ students “far and away” national undergraduate leaders in health communication conference presentations
According to the world-renowned organizer of the nation’s most prestigious health communication conference, Professor Nancy Harrington, TCNJ students are far and away the nation’s leaders in undergraduate paper presentations. She offered this opinion when three TCNJ undergraduates (two majoring in communication studies, another in public health) and one master of public health graduate student presented…
TCNJ mathematics professor honored by the Mathematical Association of America
Matthew Mizuhara, associate professor of mathematics at The College of New Jersey, was presented with the 2024 Distinguished College Teaching Award from the New Jersey section of the Mathematical Association of America at its spring meeting last month. Mizuhara was recognized by his colleagues and students as a thoughtful and highly effective educator with a…
TCNJ physics major named 2024 Goldwater Scholar
Physics major Michael Polania ’25 was named a 2024–2025 Goldwater Scholar, the most prestigious national designation for undergraduate mathematics, science, and engineering students. Out of 1,353 faculty-nominated sophomores and juniors from 446 academic institutions nationwide, only 438 students received the Goldwater Scholarship for the 2024–2025 academic year. The award offers up to $7,500 per year…
TCNJ’s “baby lab” is looking for new recruits
It’s never too early to start a love of learning, and TCNJ’s Cognitive Development Lab is looking for new recruits. The lab — colloquially called “the baby lab” — is located on campus in the Social Sciences Building. It is run by Aimee Stahl, associate professor of psychology, whose research focuses on how infants and…
TCNJ offers summer pre-college programs for high school students
Want to give your student an edge on their studies this summer? Check out TCNJ’s programs for high-achieving high schoolers looking to explore careers in an intellectually stimulating environment. Experience learning on a beautiful college campus with peers interested in academic and community challenges. Summer 2024 offerings include:
Kinesiology and Health Sciences program earns international recognition for emphasis on healthy campus community
The College of New Jersey is one of only 145 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by the Exercise is Medicine program for creating a culture of wellness on its campus. The college earned a silver-level designation for engaging students, faculty, and staff in education initiatives and exercise as part of the…
Meet the winners of the 2024 Mayo Business Plan Competition
Golden Connections, an AI-powered health and wellness digital platform designed to help with the needs of senior citizens and their caregivers, won the first-place prize of $30,000 in the 2024 Mayo Business Plan Competition. Lauren Cunningham ’24, Emma Route ’25, and Sangam Shivaprasad ’24 developed the digital platform to serve as a bridge between adult…
James Felton III reappointed to board of national DEI organization
James Felton III, vice president for inclusive excellence at The College of New Jersey, has been reappointed to the board of directors of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education for a three-year term. Felton sees this as a pivotal moment for continuing NADOHE’s efforts, as many DEI college programs and professionals are…
Natasha Agrawal receives Fulbright U.S. Distinguished Teaching Award to Nepal
Natasha Agrawal MEd ’10 was selected for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short Term Program. This summer, she will travel to Nepal and spend six weeks training teachers in the small town of Dhangadhi. Agrawal teaches English as a Second Language at Robbins Elementary School in Trenton and is also an instructor in TCNJ’s Department…