“What unique perspective does a minority student bring to a physics class?” was the question Chief Justice John Roberts asked in the 2015 Supreme Court case A. Fisher v. the University of Texas. Aiming to provide a response to that question, Dr. Sylvester James Gates—a nationally recognized voice on the importance of equity and diversity…
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TCNJ to host “Thrive: Wellness Expo” on April 4
The College of New Jersey will host the “Thrive: Wellness Expo” on Tuesday, April 4 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff and coincides with National Public Health Week, which takes place April 3–9. The Expo will bring together over 25 vendors, including…
2017-18 Gitenstein-Hart winner strives to break boundaries in art history
Even if you’ve never taken an art history class, you’ve probably heard the words that describe its story: ancient, medieval, renaissance, baroque, modernism. Yet the story of Deborah Hutton’s area of expertise—Asian and Islamic art—is told from the margins, if it at all. “Think of the Metropolitan Museum of Art,” says Hutton, professor of art…
The Five-in-Five Challenge: College increases fundraising goal as campaign nears finish line
With The Campaign for TCNJ entering its home stretch, the college is upping the stakes. In response to a challenge from the Board of Trustees, President R. Barbara Gitenstein has pledged to raise an additional $5 million by the campaign’s June 30 conclusion. The announcement comes a week after she revealed that the fundraising effort…
President Gitenstein announces Advisory Commission on Social Justice: Race and Educational Attainment
TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein announced the formation of The College of New Jersey Advisory Commission on Social Justice: Race and Educational Attainment, which will be charged with leading a promised campus conversation following revelations last fall about the legacy of the namesake of one of the campus’ buildings. “The commission will help the college…
TCNJ surpasses $40 million fundraising milestone
With five months still to go, The Campaign for TCNJ has eclipsed its $40 million fundraising goal, TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein announced today. A $100,000 gift from alumnus Leo Kelly ’97, which will support talented students from Allentown, Bordentown, and Trenton, New Jersey, pushed total giving past this milestone. Campaign co-chairs Barbara Meyers Pelson…
A message from Dr. Gitenstein concerning immigration changes
Last week by executive order the federal government suspended all immigration and restricted entry to the United States for nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. While I strongly believe in the need to take actions that will protect our citizens and the country, I have deep reservations about the specifics of…
TCNJ ranks among best in U.S. for student loan repayment success
The College of New Jersey ranks 24th among all public institutions in the nation for graduates with the lowest student loan default rates, according to a new study published by the Student Loan Report. Among public schools offering baccalaureate degrees, TCNJ ranks 11th nationally and is first in New Jersey. The college’s strong showing in…