Announcements

TCNJ scores high marks in Wall Street Journal college rankings

Posted on September 13, 2024

The Wall Street Journal recently released its 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. list and TCNJ ranked among the top 20 percent of all institutions in the country.

TCNJ also ranked as the top public college in New Jersey and was second only to Princeton for all institutions in the state.

The WSJ rankings assess 500 colleges and universities from across the country. The methodology stresses student outcomes, including salaries, and the learning environment. Their assessment of the latter incorporates student survey feedback.

TCNJ receives $4.25 million in grants to launch new online mental health counseling program, lower education costs for future professionals

Posted on June 26, 2024

Amid a shortage of mental health professionals nationwide, The College of New Jersey has launched a new online Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling program to bolster diversity within the workforce. This new offering is funded by a $3 million grant from The Tepper Foundation and a $1.25 million grant from Accelerate the… Continue Reading

Michael A. Bernstein named TCNJ’s 17th president

Posted on June 6, 2024

Michael A. Bernstein has been appointed The College of New Jersey’s 17th president, following a vote this afternoon by the school’s Board of Trustees. Bernstein has served as TCNJ’s interim president since July 1, 2023. The appointment is effective immediately. “Dr. Bernstein is an extremely accomplished educator and a transformational leader,” said Rebecca Ostrov, chair… Continue Reading

TCNJ celebrates Earth Week by setting sights on achieving carbon neutrality

Posted on April 22, 2024

The College of New Jersey kicked off Earth Week 2024 by announcing plans to develop a comprehensive energy plan called “TCNJ 2040: The Carbon Neutral Journey.” The plan will establish a roadmap for converting fossil fuel-consuming equipment so the campus will ultimately be served entirely by carbon-free energy sources such as renewables and nuclear power.… Continue Reading

Kinesiology and Health Sciences program earns international recognition for emphasis on healthy campus community

Posted on April 9, 2024

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… Continue Reading

Natasha Agrawal receives Fulbright U.S. Distinguished Teaching Award to Nepal

Posted on March 28, 2024

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… Continue Reading

TCNJ’s Women’s History Month celebration will feature activist X González, ALOK, and hip-hop feminisms writer Joan Morgan

Posted on March 1, 2024

Throughout March, TCNJ will hold a slate of events to honor and celebrate Women’s History Month. Among the scheduled events is activist and gun control advocate X González (born Emma González), who will speak on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in the Mayo Concert Hall. González (they/them) is a survivor of the 2018 school… Continue Reading

Brett Davidson named associate vice president for development and alumni engagement

Posted on February 19, 2024

TCNJ announced today the appointment of Brett Davidson to the position of associate vice president for development and alumni engagement, effective February 19. In this role, Davidson will be responsible for increasing overall support for the college and overseeing comprehensive and targeted fundraising campaigns. He also will develop goals, strategies, and programs for the successful… Continue Reading

Department of State names TCNJ a top producer of Fulbrights

Posted on February 13, 2024

The U.S. Department of State has recognized The College of New Jersey as one of only three “Top Fulbright-Producing Institutions” in New Jersey — alongside Princeton and Rutgers–New Brunswick — for the 2023–24 academic year. Only 170 institutions of higher learning in the United States received this distinction. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s… Continue Reading

School of the Arts and Communication presents spring 2024 season

Posted on February 5, 2024