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…
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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…
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…