By day, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Matthew Lawrence teaches digital filmmaking. By night, he puts his pedagogy to practice, writing and directing horror movies. Here, he talks about his latest film, “Bloody Axe Wound,” which was released in theaters in December, his process, and the filmmakers and movies he admires most — including a… Continue Reading
TCNJ News Releases
Matt Gabe ’05 is the driving force behind a cool new Hot Wheels car
Speed over to your closest toy aisle and look for the Kei Swap — a new Hot Wheels car with ties to TCNJ. Designed by Matt Gabe ’05, lead packaging designer at Hot Wheels, the car is a throwback to the ’90s and was created from nearly start to finish by Gabe. A lifelong appreciator… Continue Reading
The start of a proud new TCNJ tradition
Members of the campus community started a new tradition in advance of finals week this semester, and it involves getting up close and personal with a lion — our bronze lion, to be exact. On the last day of classes this semester, students gathered around the bronze lion for hot cocoa, lion-shaped cookies, and a… Continue Reading
Veterans Day celebration offers a sneak peek at a new space for military and veteran students
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
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
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