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President Gitenstein announces plans to retire at end of 2017-18 academic year
TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein announced at the July 11 meeting of the college’s Board of Trustees that she will retire in June 2018 at the conclusion of the coming academic year. It will mark the end of a near 20-year tenure, the third longest in the college’s 162-year history. She is the first woman…
MONEY names TCNJ #24 in the nation on list of “Best Colleges for Your Money”
MONEY announced its annual ranking of “Best Colleges for Your Money” and once again, TCNJ excelled. The college placed 14th among all public colleges and universities in the nation, and 24th overall. In New Jersey, TCNJ ranked 1st among public colleges and universities, and 2nd overall. In the profile that accompanied TCNJ’s inclusion on the…
The Five-in-Five Challenge crosses the finish line
There are still some envelopes to open, but it’s official—WE DID IT! $5 million in five months! Thanks to the generosity of many, TCNJ flew past its initial goal of $40 million in January, prompting the Board of Trustees to challenge President Gitenstein to raise an additional $5 million in the remaining five months—February to…
Parth Parikh awarded Fulbright to India
Parth Parikh has the Bhagwat Gita on his desk, Ganesh in his car, and has taught Indian history to his students—but he yearns for a deeper connection to his heritage. Thanks to a Fulbright award, his wish is coming true. This month, he heads to New Delhi to teach English to high school students. “I wanted…
TCNJ Magazine named Magazine of the Year by CASE
Next time you thumb through your issue of TCNJ Magazine, know that you’re reading the best of the best. TCNJ Magazine has won the 2017 Robert F. Sibley Award, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s award for excellence in the field of alumni magazine publishing. The Sibley is awarded through a national competition and…
TCNJ commits to supporting implementation of the Paris Agreement
On June 5 TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein signed the “We Are Still In” pledge, joining a cross section of over one thousand United States cities, states, universities, and business leaders in support of the Paris Agreement and its continued implementation. “TCNJ remains committed to driving down carbon pollution and fighting climate change,” Gitenstein said.…
Avery Faigenbaum Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Avery Faigenbaum, a professor in TCNJ’s Department of Health and Exercise Science, has been awarded the 2017 Boyd Epley Award for Lifetime Achievement by The National Strength and Conditioning Association. “It is a humbling honor for me to receive this prestigious award for my lifetime contributions to the field of pediatric strength and conditioning.”…
Suzanne McCotter named Dean of the School of Education
TCNJ Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jacqueline Taylor announced today the appointment of Suzanne McCotter, PhD, to the position of dean of the School of Education, effective August 1, 2017. Dr. McCotter comes to TCNJ from Montclair State University, where she currently serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the College of…