TCNJ announced today a yearlong fundraising effort in tribute to the historic presidency of R. Barbara Gitenstein, which is set to end with her retirement on June 30. The effort has been dubbed 18.19.20 as a nod to its academic year ’18 timeframe, the 19-plus years of Gitenstein’s tenure, and the desire to further strengthen the…
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TCNJ remains top ranked public college in region
released its annual Best Colleges rankings today and The College of New Jersey again received high marks. TCNJ tied for fourth overall and placed first among public colleges, in the “Best Regional Universities—North” category. TCNJ has held the top spot in its region among public colleges since 1991. TCNJ also ranked as the top university…
Two students win Gilman scholarships for study abroad
TCNJ students Scott Borton and Julie Scesney received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship this year. Borton ’20, an international studies major with a specialization in global health, development, and environment, will study at Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata City, Japan, for the full academic year. The $5,000 award will fund his homestay with a…
Advisory Commission on Social Justice: Race and Educational Attainment releases final report and recommendations
TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein has accepted the five recommendations put forth by the The College of New Jersey Advisory Commission on Social Justice: Race and Educational Attainment. The five recommendations are summarized below: 1. Increase the number of students from Trenton and Ewing public schools who are deemed college-ready to apply to and…
TCNJ Celebrates Successful Campaign at “Many Thanks Gala”
On Friday, August 25, TCNJ announced its first-ever capital campaign raised $47.6 million, far exceeding its goal of $40 million. The announcement took place at the “Many Thanks Gala,” a celebratory event attended by over 200 trustees, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and other distinguished guests that took place in the newly renovated Brower Student Center.…
What to expect … when you’re a baby
TCNJ’s Cognitive Development Lab opened its doors in spring 2017 and welcomed the campus’ newest arrivals: babies, as young as 10 months. Located in the Social Sciences Building, the new lab is run by Aimee E. Stahl, assistant professor of psychology, whose research focuses on the learning and memory of infants and children. The facility—which…
TCNJ announces new Foundation Board Leadership
The College of New Jersey Foundation, the college’s fundraising arm, is pleased to announce its new executive leadership and board members. Allen Silk has been elected to serve as chair of the executive board. A shareholder in the law firm of Stark & Stark, Silk is a long-standing member of the foundation board and a…