After nearly 40 years in the communications industry, Andy Polansky ’83 is set to retire in June, at the top of his game. But before he does, the chairman and CEO of IPG DXTRA and executive chairman at Weber Shandwick will be honored with the Larry Foster Award for Integrity in Public Communication on February…
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TCNJ alums hit the red carpet at 2021 Academy Awards
As Hollywood prepares for its biggest night of the year, twin brothers Keith ’07 and Kenny Lucas ’07 are poised to represent TCNJ in a big way with their Best Screenplay nomination for Judas and the Black Messiah. The brothers’ idea for Judas — which honors the life of Fred Hampton, the chairman of the…
Freedom reader: Alumnus Larry Abrams wins MLK award for getting books into kids’ hands.
“Why shouldn’t every kid in America have books?” That question tugged at Larry Abrams MAT ’01 as a young teacher in Lindenwold, New Jersey, when he learned that many students in his economically disadvantaged district didn’t have access to books at home. And that question became his motivation with BookSmiles, a labor of love —…
Students still MUSE despite coronavirus challenges
For more than a decade, TCNJ’s Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience (MUSE) has given students an invaluable opportunity to conduct research alongside members of the faculty. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic and limited on-campus engagement this year, the program was a success with 70 students collaborating with 40 faculty members on 46 projects. The…
Trenton’s Puerto Rican history captured with a collaborative research project
Despite a less than hospitable welcome and tasked with overcoming racism in the 1950s, Trenton’s first Latinx members established successful business, education, and public service opportunities in the city that still stand today. The stories of these pioneering residents were recently captured in a cross-disciplinary research project involving students and faculty from the School of…
This mechanical engineering alumnus is taking the public’s temperature amid the coronavirus
As states begin to relax their quarantine guidelines, more people will be venturing back to work, enjoying public outings, and eventually, returning to school. With the risk of a second wave of the coronavirus a possibility, having the ability to quickly detect if someone is sick is crucial to stopping a local outbreak. Using a…
Alyssa Silva ’20 gets a commencement surprise while serving her country during COVID-19
When Alyssa Silva enlisted in the New Jersey National Guard in March 2018, she took an oath to protect and serve her country above all else. That promise came with the understanding that there would be personal sacrifices — including potentially missing her college graduation. But this is a happy story. Silva ’20, a specialist…
Mechanical engineering alumnus helps make face shields for NY hospitals
Andrew Ziemer ’19 is helping the doctors and nurses who are facing supply shortages of personal protective equipment. Working around state orders to remain indoors during the health crisis, Ziemer is part of a team that is 3D printing face shields that are being donated to local New York hospitals — all from the safety…