The College of New Jersey celebrated veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces in the campus community with a Veterans Day appreciation event in its new Military and Veterans Lounge. Adjacent to the ROTC office on the third floor of Forcina Hall, the newly renovated lounge is a welcoming and collaborative space where TCNJ’s military and… Continue Reading
TCNJ News Releases
Michael A. Bernstein inaugurated as 17th president of The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey formally installed Michael A. Bernstein as its 17th president in a ceremony this afternoon in Kendall Hall. “On behalf of the trustees, I welcome you as the 17th president of The College of New Jersey,” said Rebecca Ostrov ’02, chair of TCNJ’s Board of Trustees. “I assure you of our… Continue Reading
TCNJ named top-ranked college in region by U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 Best Colleges rankings today and The College of New Jersey was ranked as the top institution in the “Best Regional Universities—North” category. TCNJ has held the top spot in its region among public colleges every year since 1991, but this year, it vaulted to the top overall… Continue Reading
TCNJ scores high marks in Wall Street Journal college rankings
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… Continue Reading
Audacy New York awards scholarships to TCNJ students
Incoming first-year students Leah Gross and Lia Sclafani have each received a $2,500 scholarship from Audacy New York and its Mets Radio Network. The pair attended the Mets vs. Miami Marlins game at Citi Field on Friday, August 16 to meet TCNJ alumnus and team broadcaster Pat McCarthy ’18. Gross, a secondary education major at… Continue Reading
Longtime faculty members retire
Campus may feel quieter when classes aren’t in session, but this summer it feels even a bit emptier as 10 of TCNJ’s long-time, beloved faculty members have recently retired. We’re already missing them. Geralyn Altmiller, nursing | 9 years Lynn Bradley, chemistry | 30 years Lynn Braender, accounting and information systems… Continue Reading
TCNJ receives $4.25 million in grants to launch new online mental health counseling program, lower education costs for future professionals
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
TCNJ earns high praise from Money
TCNJ earned a strong 4.5-star rating (out of five) on Money’s 2024 list of Best Colleges, sponsored by SoFi. Money’s Best Colleges rating offers a practical analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges. The publication considers dozens of data points related to quality, affordability, and student outcomes to determine their ratings. “The College of New Jersey… Continue Reading
TCNJ hosts ASL Fun Day for students who use sign language
Last month, The College of New Jersey’s School of Education gathered over 100 members of the hearing and deaf communities including local high school students and members of the college’s Deaf Hearing Connection student group, for the first-ever ASL Fun Day. The event featured various activities, including a deaf business fair, scavenger hunt, a challenge… Continue Reading
Michael A. Bernstein named TCNJ’s 17th president
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
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