When TCNJ history professor Cynthia Paces set out to write the first comprehensive history of Prague written in English, she knew it would be an ambitious undertaking. The result, Prague: The Heart of Europe, released this fall, spans 11 centuries of the city’s evolution into the beautiful and diverse city it is today. Here, Paces… Continue Reading
Nick Stella and Andrew LoMonte stand poised to lead the communities they call home
Two seniors at The College of New Jersey are stepping into local government roles after recently winning seats in their hometown elections. Andrew LoMonte ’27 and Nick Stella ’27, both highly involved in their communities, will serve on the Bloomfield Board of Education and the Marlboro Township Town Council, respectively, bringing fresh perspectives to their… Continue Reading
TCNJ renews partnership with Taiwan’s Huayu BEST Program to expand global education
The College of New Jersey has renewed its partnership with the Taiwanese government’s Ministry of Education through the Huayu Bilingual Exchanges of Selected Talent Program, extending a 2022 initiative that supports faculty exchanges and student scholarships with Tamkang University in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, the program promotes bilingual learning… Continue Reading
TCNJ named top-ranked public college in region by U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings today, and The College of New Jersey is once again ranked as the top public institution in the “Best Regional Universities — North” category. TCNJ has held the top spot in its region among public colleges every year since 1991. Other highlights from the… Continue Reading
TCNJ recognized as a ‘Dream School’ by bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo
The College of New Jersey is one of 75 institutions in the country — and one of only four in New Jersey — to be included in the book Dream School, the latest offering from New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo. The book, which was released on September 9, is the follow-up to Selingo’s… Continue Reading
What’s next for the Class of 2025?
They’ve turned their tassels and snapped their selfies. Now, the real world is calling for the Class of 2025 — and they’re ready to answer. With diplomas in their hands and big dreams ahead, TCNJ’s freshly minted grads are off to do great things. Here’s a look at what some of them are up to… Continue Reading
TCNJ holds 169th commencement ceremonies on May 22–23
The College of New Jersey held its 169th commencement celebration on May 22–23, 2025, with school-specific ceremonies that served as the culmination of the TCNJ experience for the Class of 2025. The class consisted of 1,728 undergraduate and 327 graduate students, and boasted 244 cum laude (3.60-3.74 GPA) graduates, 240 magna cum laude (3.75-3.89 GPA)… Continue Reading
Celebrating Excellence in Chinese Studies!
On April 23rd, 2025, seven outstanding students from The College of New Jersey were inducted into the National Collegiate Chinese Honor Society! As the website states, “The National Collegiate Chinese Honor Society, sponsored by the Chinese Language Teachers Association, USA (CLTA), is founded to recognize outstanding academic achievement of college students in learning Chinese as… Continue Reading
TCNJ students recognized for their academic achievements at the 2025 Sigma Tau Delta Centennial Convention
Twenty-four TCNJ students attended the Sigma Tau Delta Centennial Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania last month, where they presented critical and creative work, participated in professional development workshops led by the Modern Language Association, and participated in roundtables focused on internships, teaching, and popular culture. “Our students were excellent ambassadors from TCNJ and have made us… Continue Reading
Grad student Jaclyn Romano earns honor for student voter engagement efforts
Jaclyn Romano, a graduate student in her final semester of the Master of Public Policy program, was named to the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Student Voting Honor Roll. Romano serves as a graduate assistant in the office of Co-Curricular and Leadership Development. Through that role, she works closely with the TCNJ Votes committee to… Continue Reading