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EWING, NJ - Freshman Joey Kurak and junior Johnny Troiano accounted for all of the scoring to lead #12 Rowan to a 4-0 win over TCNJ, as the Profs clinched the NJAC men's soccer regular-season title, finishing unbeaten (7-0-2) in conference play. Rowan (10-4-5) will be the top seed in the conference championship and will host a semifinal game on November 5th. Kurak scored his first at 38:05, with an unassisted giving Rowan a 1-0 lead, that would eventually prove to be his second game-winning goal of the season. He added the next goal with just 2.4 seconds remaining in the first half. Troiano took a shot from 25 yards away that was tipped by TCNJ keeper Colin Rentner and hit the crossbar. Kurak was unmarked right in front of the net, collected the rebound and put it in for this third goal of the year. Troiano scored twice in... Read more →

SWARTHMORE, PA -SEPTEMBER 4, 2024-- Gracie Merrick scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift #10 Rowan to a 3-2 win over #21 Swarthmore in field hockey action, giving the Profs (1-1) their first victory of the year. Alexa Ronning intercepted and fed it to freshman Jenna Gray , who pushed it ahead to Merrick on the right side. The sophomore then put it into the far side of the cage for her first goal as a Prof, just 1:46 into overtime. The goal ended Swarthmore's comeback bid as the home team had rallied from a 2-0 deficit to force the extra period. Rowan junior Tess Herman opened the scoring at 9:07 of the first quarter, with her first goal of the season. Gray then notched her third goal in two games, taking a pass from Allie Palumbo , to give the Profs a 2-0 lead at 22:58. Rowan held... Read more →

Credit The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for an exciting 2024 NFL season, filled with high expectations and a desire to bounce back from last year's disappointing finish. As the team prepares to take flight, fans are eager to see how the Eagles will navigate their schedule, leverage their talent, and address key challenges. This preview will delve into the pivotal aspects of the Eagles' upcoming season, providing a comprehensive outlook on what to expect. A Season of Redemption The 2023 season ended on a sour note for the Eagles, who started strong with a 10-1 record but faltered down the stretch, ultimately losing in the wild-card round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This collapse has put head coach Nick Sirianni under the microscope, with fans and analysts alike questioning his ability to lead the team to sustained success. However, the Eagles have made significant changes in the offseason, including... Read more →

If exams are just around the corner and you feel a study-induced panic, you're not alone. But what if you could have a secret weapon this exam season? AI is ready to transform your study sessions from frantic and frazzled to focused and fruitful. Imagine having a personalized study buddy who knows exactly what you need. Now, while AI is revolutionizing how we prepare for exams, it's also changing how we handle all those papers and assignments. Ever heard of an option to type a paper for free on PaperTyper? It's a tool where AI helps you draft your papers, offering writing assistance that can save you loads of time and stress. So, not only can AI help you ace your exams, but it can also be your ally in writing. Let's dive into how AI can make your study sessions much more manageable. Source: https://unsplash.com 1. Customized Revision Schedules... Read more →

EWING, NJ (MAY 4, 2024)– Senior goalie Mel Rodgers made 16 saves and Rowan battled but fell just short in its bid to upset #9 TCNJ in the 2024 NJAC Women's Lacrosse Championship game, with the Lions winning, 11-8. Elaina Corson and Molly Green led the Profs with three goals apiece. Rodgers faced 27 shots on goal and turned away six in the first quarter to help Rowan get off to a strong start. Her 16 saves marked the second highest total of her career. In a game that was worthy of championship status, it was nip and tuck with six ties and seven lead changes, as neither team led by more than a goal until the third quarter. With the game tied at 6-6 after a goal by Green at 4:18 of the third, TCNJ got the first two-goal advantage of the game, 8-6, at :41 before Fiona Lockhart... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan scored five goals in the third quarter to break open the game as the Profs defeated Stockton, 13-8, in the Semifinals of the 2024 NJAC Women's Lacrosse Championship. Rowan advances to the NJAC title game for the third year in a row, and will play at top-seeded TCNJ on Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m. The NJAC champion will earn the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Championship. Elaina Corson scored five goals on the day with Calista Burke adding three goals and a career-high four assists. Molly Green and Fiona Lockhart had two goals each with Alexis Lowry adding one. Mel Rodgers made eight saves on the day for second-seeded Rowan (8-10) as the Profs outshot the third-seeded Ospreys, 26-23. The teams were tied, 5-5, early in the third quarter as Stockton (14-3) opened the second half with a pair of goals. Burke responded with... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ – Jason Morgan hit a grand slam and Pat Defeciani hit two homers as #18 Rowan broke out of a four-game skid by dominating Rutgers-Camden, 20-5, in NJAC baseball action. The Profs improve to 14-8 and 2-5 in the league. Morgan went 3-for-4 with four RBI as he hit his first career grand slam and the Profs’ first of the year. Defeciani had a two-run home run and a solo homer to score three times and drove in five runs, while Tyler Cannon went 4-for-6 at the plate and scored three runs as Rowan totaled 20 runs on 19 hits. Phil Sedalis hit a home run as well as he scored three times. Thomas Sullivan (2-0) went 6.0 innings for the Profs and recorded three strikeouts to earn the victory, with Nick Cugino, Dylan Maria and Ronald Barnebei each working an inning in relief. The Profs didn’t waste... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ - Top-seeded Rowan couldn’t overcome fifth-seeded TCNJ as the Profs fell in the semifinals of the 2024 NJAC Men’s Basketball Championship, 79-73. The defending champion Profs (19-7) will now await a possible at-large selection to the NCAA Tournament, which will be announced on Monday. TCNJ moves on to play second-seeded Stockton in the conference title game on Saturday, as the Ospreys defeated Montclair State, 91-77. Nick Koch (25 points) and Matthew Okurie (21 points) led the Lions (18-8). Khalif Meares, the league’s Co-Defensive Player of the Year, had 21 points to lead the Profs, with NJAC Player of the Ja’Zere Noel scoring 15 and grabbing 13 rebounds for his 16th double-double of the year. Marcellus Ross, an All-Conference selection, had 13 points and Jamir Spivey scored 10. TCNJ held a slim lead for the majority of the first half but broke things open with an 11-0 run in... Read more →

READING, PA (02/01/2024)-- Albright College students are competing as members of the Lions' NCAA Division III varsity basketball, swimming, indoor track and club cheerleading teams this winter. Crisanta Apistar of Marlton, NJ (08053}, is a member of the Women's Basketball team at Albright College this winter. A graduate of Cherokee High School, Apistar is studying Chemistry at Albright. Joseph Callahan of Mount Ephraim, NJ (08059}, is a member of the Men's Basketball team at Albright College this winter. A graduate of Bishop Eustace Prep School, Callahan is studying Alpha at Albright. Jackson McCrae of Sewell, NJ (08080}, is a member of the Men's Basketball team at Albright College this winter. A graduate of Washington Township Hs, McCrae is studying Communications: Journalism and Business Administration at Albright. Michael O'Hanlon of Sicklerville, NJ (08081}, is a member of the Indoor Track team at Albright College this winter. A graduate of Timber Creek... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ - A furious second-half rally by Rowan fell short as TCNJ held on for an 82-72 win in NJAC men’s basketball action at Esby Gym. Khalif Meares led Rowan (4-3; 0-2 NJAC) with a game-high 25 points. Meares added seven rebounds and six steals, and Mikey Robinson, Jr., had 10 points on 4-for-8 shooting in 12 minutes for the Profs. In the final two minutes, a three from Meares pulled Rowan within, 74-68, and after a TCNJ miss, Chris McCarron hit a three-pointer from the corner to cut the deficit to 74-71 at 1:23. But Rowan couldn’t convert the rest of the way while TCNJ went 8-for-8 from the foul line in the final 53 seconds to seal the win. TCNJ (6-1; 2-0) led by 20, 48-28, early in the second half, but Rowan began to chip away. Trailing 53-34, the Profs forced five TCNJ turnovers during a... Read more →

'An article co-authored by Dr. Avery Faigenbaum won a top prize at the American College of Sports Medicine.' Ewing, NJ (Crothers Consulting) NEWS RELEASE / Thu June 15, 2023 10:30 EDT Article by Leading NJ Kinesiology Program Professor Wins Top National Award Professor from TCNJ's Kinesiology department wins top prize for co-authored piece at American College of Sports Medicine. EWING, NJ June 15, 2023 – The School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) today announced an article authored by Kinesiology Professor, Avery Faigenbaum, PhD, has won the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 2022 Best Paper of the Year Award. The winning article explores the intersections between physical and mental health, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on youth fitness. Faigenbaum explains, “Notably, a vast majority of youth worldwide are not accumulating the recommended minimum of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity... Read more →

Are you a basketball fan looking for some exciting college action? Look no further than the top New Jersey college basketball teams. These teams are gearing up for an unforgettable season filled with high-flying dunks, buzzer-beating shots, and intense rivalries. From the Seton Hall Pirates to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, you won't want to miss a single game. Get ready to cheer on your favorite team and witness their journey to the top. Join the conversation on social media, share your predictions, and get ready for a season full of heart-pumping moments. Meanwhile, do not forget to go through the Parimatch website which offers several online betting opportunities on your favorite sports. Top New Jersey college basketball teams New Jersey is home to some of the best college basketball teams in the country. These teams have a strong following and are known for their competitive spirit and impressive performances. Here... Read more →

photo provided UNION, NJ (May 8, 2023)--- The College of New Jersey hung on for a 12-9 win in the NJAC Baseball Championship winner-take-all game, capping off a wild high-scoring day between the fifth-seeded Lions and second-seeded Kean. With the win, the Lions are NJAC champions for the 11th time in program history and first since 2019. The Lions needed one win on Monday for the conference trophy as they entered the day as the lone unbeaten team in the tournament. Kean needed two, as the Cougars earlier loss came at the hands of the Lions in the opening round of the tournament last Tuesday. The Cougars forced the if necessary winner-take-all game with a 20-10 win in the first game, but the Lions jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the nightcap and held for the 12-9 win. In total, the teams combined for 51 runs on Monday evening.... Read more →

PITMAN, NJ --- Montclair State University senior first baseman Sam Angelo (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North) has been named the New Jersey Athletic Conference’s Bill Dioguardi Player of the Year for the 2023 season, and Kean University fifth-year player Collin Kiernan (Verona, NJ/Verona) picked up NJAC Pitcher of the Year honors. Additionally, Ramapo College junior Will Paoli (Flanders, NJ/Mount Olive) earned the Fireman of the Year honor, which is awarded to the conference’s top relief pitcher. Stockton University freshman Kevin Novobilsky (Ocean Township, NJ/Ocean Township) picked up Rookie of the Year honors. Their selections highlighted the 36-member 2023 NJAC Baseball All-Conference Team which was announced May 4. All selections were made via a vote of the league’s 10 head coaches and were based on conference-only statistics. Angelo put together an outstanding year for Montclair State, as the Red Hawks went 25-9 overall and 12-6 in NJAC regular season play. He... Read more →

TCNJ's reputation speaks for itself. We have consistently had a 94-100% pass rate... ~Dr. Tracy Perron, Professor & Chair, Nursing, TCNJ EWING, NJ February 21, 2022 – Healthcare faces a staffing crisis like it has never seen before. One study finds nurse turnover surged 8.4% between 2020 and 2021, propelling the national average to ~27%. In the face of this unprecedented industry-wide challenge, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is preparing young healthcare professionals to exceed standards and deliver best-in-class care. To get a better idea of just how SNHS accomplishes this, look no further than TCNJ alumnus and Penn Medicine Princeton Health Labor & Delivery nurse, Sydney Doyle, BSN, RN. “My experience studying nursing at TCNJ helped me after graduation by equipping me with the tools to succeed in both clinical and professional environments. Through rigorous coursework and studying under... Read more →

...for police departments, community groups and other organizations across NJ.' EWING, NJ December 8, 2022 – In early October, President Biden announced pardons for thousands of people convicted of federal cannabis possession charges. The move comes after decades of what many call a failed war on drugs and a snowballing opioid addiction crisis throughout the U.S. With 2022 setting a grim record of 3,000 overdose deaths so far in New Jersey, public health students and faculty in the newly rebranded School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) educate state-wide law enforcement and community organizations about treating addiction as an illness — not a crime. Partnering with the Open Society Foundations, TCNJ faculty members Dr. Natasha Patterson, Assistant Professor of Public Health, Dr. Michael Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Criminology and African American studies, and Dr. Sandy Gibson, Professor and Clinical Coordinator in Counselor Education,... Read more →

EWING, NJ December 1, 2022 – The newly rebranded School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) today announced its trauma-informed campus initiative, AmIOK, has been awarded another $1 million Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to expand to other colleges in the Mercer County, NJ area. “We’re expanding services provided by the AmIOK program to other colleges to share our work with higher education institutions that might not have the resources to develop a trauma-informed campus community. In a recent college-student survey, 95% of respondents reported negative mental health symptoms due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and those with previous trauma caused by experiencing a criminal act are likely to have even higher rates. Our vision is to cultivate a trauma-informed campus community that supports and promotes healing for all,” says Dr. Dara Whalen, TCNJ Assistant Professor of Nursing and AmIOK Executive Director. Along... Read more →

...More Media Support for Government Vaccine Promotion in Socially Unstable Nations These startling findings demonstrate the importance of original research to challenge conventional wisdom. ~Dr. John C. Pollock, Professor, Comm. Studies/Public Health, TCNJ EWING, NJ November 10, 2022 – A recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Europe. Fears of an upcoming virus surge this winter. And a lagging booster rate in the U.S. These signs spell trouble for the prospects of moving beyond the pandemic. Amid grim predictions, a new study from public health students and faculty in the newly rebranded School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) finds media outlets in socially unstable nations are more supportive of government vaccine efforts. Senior student-author Mia Gomes, Class of 2023, explains, “This cross-national study’s findings are surprising. Media in less socially stable (often developing) countries are notorious for often representing elite interests. Still, they... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ (October 5, 2022)- Rowan will host "Friday Night Lights" on Friday, October 7 when the football team takes on conference rival TCNJ. Kick-off is 6 p.m. at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium and the evening will be highlighted with a post-game fireworks display. The Profs are currently 2-1 on the year and the game with TCNJ will mark the conference home opener. As at every home game, the Bonesaw Beer Garden will be open from kickoff until the start of the fourth quarter and all fans age 21 and over are welcome. The Beer Garden is located in the north corner of the Wackar Stadium. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased on site. General Admission is $8 and tickets for senior citizens, children and visiting college students with ID are $5, while children under 3 and students with a valid Rowan ID are free.​ Read more →

CNB SPORTS NEWS Rowan Softball Earns Top Seed in NCAA Regional at Tufts; Profs to Open Play vs Cabrini INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The 19th-ranked Rowan softball team will take on Cabrini to open play in the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship, as the top-seeded Profs will take part in the Medford, Massachusetts Regional hosted by Tufts University from May 13-15. Rowan (33-8) will face Cabrini (21-10) on Friday, May 13 at 4:30 p.m. following the game between Tufts (33-9) and Muhlenberg (22-20) at 2 p.m. The winner of the double-elimination regional will advance to the Super Regionals on May 20-21, while the finals of the NCAA Championship are set for May 26-28 in Salem, VA. Rowan won the 2022 NJAC Championship and earned the league’s automatic bid to the tournament, to mark the program’s 11th conference title and the first since 2018. The Profs are returning to the NCAA... Read more →

CAMDEN, NJ – Ryan Murphy accounted for both runs, as #7 Rowan scored a 2-1 victory at Rutgers-Camden, in NJAC baseball action this afternoon, and Ryan Mostrangeli drove in the winning run. Profs' lefthander Eli Atiya went eight innings, striking out eight, to earn his seventh victory of the year as Rowan improves to 23-6 (9-2 NJAC). Murphy hit his team-high eighth home run in the third inning, a solo shot, to give the Profs a 1-0 lead. It was his second game in a row with a homer. Rutgers-Camden (17-15; 4-7), which outhit the Profs, 9-6, tied it up in the fourth on an RBI single by Diego Salazar. In the eighth, Murphy doubled, and with two outs, Mostrangeli doubled to right field to bring home Murphy with the winning run. Christian Bascunan took over in the ninth inning and held the Scarlet Raptors scoreless to pick up his... Read more →

Ewing, NJ (Crothers Consulting) NEWS RELEASE / Thu February 24, 2022 9:30 EST Amid National Mental Health Decline, Top NJ Health Program Launches Online Graduate Certificate in Health and Wellness Amid national mental health crisis, TCNJ's health and exercise science department launches new fully online health and wellness graduate certificate. EWING, NJ February 24, 2022 – One of the more devastating effects of the pandemic has been a national decline in mental health. The US Census Bureau found overall household anxiety levels surged 6% from pre-COVID levels in 2021, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a 24% jump from 2019 to 2020 in child emergency room visits for mental health reasons. In the midst of this crisis, the health and exercise science department in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science (SNHES) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is launching a new fully... Read more →

Student-faculty partnerships at The College of New Jersey confront major national health issues. EWING, NJ February 16, 2022--(CNBNewsnet)==After over two decades of preparation, the department of communication studies at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), a national award-winning program, launched a new student specialization in Health and Wellness Communication (HWC) in spring 2022. The HWC concentration is available to undergraduates enrolled full time. The innovative track boasts several faculty teaching courses and conducting research in health communication, collaborating with students in all scholarship phases and supporting student employment and graduate program aspirations. TCNJ’s department of communication studies ranks number one in New Jersey and received the 2013 National Communication Association Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award as the nation’s best undergraduate communication studies department. In the HWC specialization, students select their own topics and teams to explore a rich array of subjects while mentored by experienced professors. For courses in... Read more →

NJAC CHAMPS! Rowan Women's Team Defeats TCNJ, 157-139, to Capture Conference Crown GLASSBORO, NJ -- The Rowan Women's Swimming & Diving Team captured the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship with a 157-139 win over The College of New Jersey on Saturday. The Profs win their 14th overall title and fifth in the last six seasons as the team did not compete in 2020-21. The NJAC crowns its champions through regular-season competition among the schools. Rowan went 4-0-1 in NJAC action this season. COMPLETE RESULTS Individually, Rowan had two swimmers win three events each. Veronica Alferez claimed first with a season-best in the 200 free (1:57.99) and also won the 500 free (5:19.28) while Jordan McChesney hit a season-best time in both the 50 free (24.18) and the 100 free (52.80). Alferez and McChesney joined Elizabeth Jones and Kylie Salerno in the 400 free relay to clock in with a season-best... Read more →

with State Initiative to Address Black Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis Students and faculty in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science (SNHES) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) partner with First Lady Tammy Murphy's Nurture NJ to tackle the state’s Black maternal and infant mortality crisis. Ria Rodney, MSW, Adjunct Professor, TCNJ EWING, NJ January 20, 2022 – Students and faculty in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science (SNHES) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are partnering with Nurture NJ to tackle the state’s Black maternal and infant mortality crisis. First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, officially launched Nurture NJ in early 2019 as a statewide initiative committed to equity in maternal and infant health outcomes for women of color. New Jersey’s mortality rates among Black, non-Hispanic women are nearly seven times greater than those of non-Hispanic white women–more than double the national... Read more →

EWING, NJ, November 24, 2021 -- Although vaccination rates are rising and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now endorses boosters for all adults, the United States recently passed 750,000 COVID-19 deaths. Amid new winter spike warnings from some experts, students and faculty at the Social Epidemiology Lab (SEL) in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science (SNHES) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) have found a compelling connection between pandemic mortality and social capital and vulnerability across the nation. "We identified that almost 57% of the variance in the mortality rate distribution was explained by social capital and vulnerability. States with lower levels of social capital and high levels of vulnerability tend to fare worse in terms of COVID-19 mortality than those with greater social capital," says Associate Professor of Public Health and SEL founder Dr. Carolina Borges. "Future studies should investigate possible interventions to improve social... Read more →

EWING, NJ – Rowan outscored host TCNJ in the final few minutes to pull away and score an 85-77 win in the NJAC opener for both teams. The Profs (4-0 ;1-0 NJAC) have now won four straight games to open the season. Arian Azemi had 13 points for the Profs and D'Andre Vilmar scored 13, with Damian Smith chipping in 12, and Hafeez Melvin adding 11 points. Ryan O'Leary contributed 10 to round out the double-figure scorers. Training 73-72 with over five minutes to play, the Profs went 6-for-6 from the foul line and used a driving layup from Azemi to put together a 13-6 run to earn the win. Both teams struggled from the perimeter, hitting under 26 percent from three-point range, with TCNJ (3-2; 0-1 NJAC) making just 20 percent. The game was close the entire second half, with a five-point lead by Rowan, 49-44, being the largest... Read more →

EWING, NJ November 24, 2021 – Although vaccination rates are rising and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now endorses boosters for all adults, the United States recently passed 750,000 COVID-19 deaths. Amid new winter spike warnings from some experts, students and faculty at the Social Epidemiology Lab (SEL) in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science (SNHES) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) have found a compelling connection between pandemic mortality and social capital and vulnerability across the nation. “We identified that almost 57% of the variance in the mortality rate distribution was explained by social capital and vulnerability. States with lower levels of social capital and high levels of vulnerability tend to fare worse in terms of COVID-19 mortality than those with greater social capital,” says Associate Professor of Public Health and SEL founder Dr. Carolina Borges. “Future studies should investigate possible interventions to improve social... Read more →

to Help Peers Confront COVID-19 Trauma EWING, NJ November 9, 2021 – Peers are helping each other process pandemic trauma as The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) welcomes students back to campus. As part of a college-wide community learning day in September, TCNJ’s trauma support network, AmIOK, led 20 volunteers from various student organizations to facilitate programs focused on reinforcing resilience and raising awareness about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). ACEs are potentially traumatic events experienced at a young age that can increase chances of illness, early mortality, injury, crime involvement and chronic disease. Since the on-campus event, referrals and requests for services submitted to AmIOK’s emergency hotline doubled from last year. “Once students came back, we knew we would witness increased trauma effects,” says Assistant Professor and Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator, Dara Whalen. “It’s been a very rough 18 months. That is why AmIOK collaborated with TCNJ’s Cultural and Intellectual... Read more →

NJAC Champions! Volleyball Wins 3-2 Thriller Over Montclair State GLASSBORO, NJ -- In a match for the ages, Rowan claimed its fourth conference title and first since 2004 as the Profs took down Montclair State, 3-2 (25-23, 25-27, 19-25, 25-20, and 19-17), in the NJAC Championship here at Esbjornson Gymnasium on Saturday. With the victory, Rowan capture's the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Selections will be announced on Monday afternoon. The resilient Profs battled through deficits throughout the match, most importantly in the fifth and deciding set, as Rowan fought off match point five times en route to the title. In all, there were 30 ties and 18 lead changes throughout the day. The team's two seniors, Natalie Ogden (22) and Cassidy Abdalla (14) totaled 36 of the squad's 59 kills. For Abdalla, the 14 kills were a career high while Ogden added 14 digs for... Read more →

Why a Leading NJ Arts School Professor Has Been Selected as an Author for Historic Global Art Textbook EWING, NJ June 15, 2021 – Professor of Art History in the School of the Arts and Communication at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Dr. Deborah Hutton has been selected to co-lead author the first global art history survey textbook of the 21st century. “The History of Art: A Global View”, published by London’s Thames & Hudson, comprises 75 cohesive chapters and addresses the need to improve inclusivity in art history education. “Along with editing chapters, I helped to recommend vocabulary choices throughout the entire volume. The writing and editing processes have been very collaborative. The team held digital chats to brainstorm the challenges of contextualizing global art history,” says Dr. Hutton. The TCNJ professor wrote the book’s sections on South Asian and Islamic art. She specializes in art created for... Read more →

PITMAN, NJ – The Rowan women’s track & field team had five individuals and two relays that were named to the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) All-Conference Team. Nicole Notarianni (100 meter hurdles) and Olivia Scattergood (hammer) earned NJAC All-Conference first team honors. Makayla Taylor (shot put), Robin Collura (800 meters), Kari DiTonno (high jump) and the 4x100 meter relay were members of the NJAC second team. Taylor (discus) and the 4x400 meter relay received All-Conference honorable mention. The All-Conference Team was determined by the NJAC Championships results on May 8. At the conference meet, Notarianni won the 100 meter hurdles in 14.66. She was also first in the prelims with a time of 14.98. Scattergood took first in the hammer with a throw of 160’ 7” (48.96 m) and she improved on her school record 158’ 8” (48.37 m). Taylor finished second in the shot put with a distance... Read more →

Students in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) have partnered with the New Jersey Public Health Association to understand why vulnerable demographics are hesitant to get vaccinated and how to improve New Jersey’s state messages to these populations. “Drawing upon data from New Jersey state, county, and city departments, we found little outreach to vulnerable populations..." ~Dr. Brenda Seals, Associate Professor and Public Health Chair EWING, NJ May 12, 2021 – The U.S. administered over 200 million COVID-19 vaccines in President Biden’s first 100 days in office. However, vaccination rates are now falling by disturbing measures, from a high of 3.38 million to 2.86 million people vaccinated per day. Emboldened by the federal government pausing Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine in April, vaccine hesitancy remains a national crisis. Students in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science at The College of... Read more →

CORRECTED/UPDATED Leading NJ College Health Program Announces Launch of Summer Training Program for High School Urban Youth EWING, NJ April 21, 2021 – The School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) today announced a new partnership with Trenton Central High School (TCHS) to mentor students interested in pursuing healthcare TCNJ's School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science announces summer urban youth training program partnership with Trenton Central High School. professions. The leading NJ college health program boasts the number one continued registered nurse education specialization in the state. “The advantages of health care diversity are evident, but urban youth face many challenges in pursuing health careers,” says TCNJ Assistant Professor and Nurse Education Track Leader Dr. Yolanda Nelson. The summer 2021 high school program is funded by a Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience (MUSE) grant. The initiative will provide high school students with an... Read more →

Alma Mater’s Creative Freedom EWING, NJ April 20, 2021 – ABC News ‘Soul of a Nation’ co-executive producer Eric Johnson extols his experience of creative freedom at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). "Co-Executive Producer for ABC News 'Soul of a Nation' and The College of New Jersey alumnus Eric Johnson." Writing and producing at ABC News for over 14 years, New Jersey-born Johnson graduated from the leading public NJ college in 2004 as a Communication Studies major in the School of the Arts and Communication. “Comm studies gave me the creative freedom to feel confident in exploring possibilities after undergraduate school,” Johnson explains. “After graduating from TCNJ, I was a little lost. But in hindsight I'm so grateful for the flexibility my Communication degree has given me", he adds. One of Johnson’s mentors, Associate Professor of Journalism and Interactive Multimedia Kim Pearson, explains, “In his enduringly important book, The... Read more →

to Transform Traditional Learning Models During Pandemic EWING, NJ March 30, 2021 – Founded 50 years ago, the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is leveraging innovative virtual platforms to redefine traditional learning models and foster community-engaged learning. Higher education was hit hard by COVID-19, and one estimate reports overall fall enrollments dipped almost three percent 2019-2020. Traditional instructional formats have either halted or converted to remote outlets, and experiential learning opportunities are limited. Your Health Matters is a new online partnership among the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science at TCNJ, global healthcare company Nova Nordisk and Trenton-based nonprofit HomeFront, an organization focused on ending homelessness. “For clients at HomeFront, stress is directly related to physical and mental health and wellbeing. Making a difference in individuals’ lives is beneficial and rewarding,” says Associate Professor and Johnson and Johnson Health Leadership... Read more →

photo provided EWING, NJ March 23, 2021 - In the beginning months of 2021, colleges are welcoming back students. As pandemic spread continues and variants pose public health threats, educational institutions confront challenges to reintroduce in-person learning. Traditionally an arts and media hub, the School of the Arts and Communication leverages hard science to reopen creative spaces, transforming The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) into one of the safest campuses in the US. “The college’s goal in performing airborne infection risk calculations was to implement strategies to help mitigate both infection risk and transmission rate,” says Campus Engineer David Matlack. “Recirculation is the concern. Whether singing or playing an instrument, music students emit aerosols,” adds Richard Kroth, Director of Operations for TCNJ’s Center for the Arts. In preparation for onsite instruction, the school collaborated with a college-wide initiative to conduct a two-part indoor space review. The first analysis was an... Read more →

Initially used at farms and ranches for hard work, UTVs are now the latest rage in hardcore racing. These powerful machines can cross any challenging terrain, from desert dunes and steep sludge hills to forest paths, mud trails, rocky ledges, and many more. While many people still use the “work” side-by-sides, manufacturers provide thrill-seekers with slick, narrow, roaring metal beasts to take to the next adrenaline-pumping race. Are you a fan of UTV competitions? You have come to the right place! Today, we are here to give you a short guide on preparing your competition UTV for the next challenge! 1. Get a Sports UTV Rather than a Work UTV You know how they say that you shouldn’t bring a knife to a gunfight, right? Joke aside, when you decide that UTV racing is right up your alley, the first thing to do is search for the vehicle built for... Read more →

UNIVERSITY, MS (12/17/2020)-- The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Fall 2020 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll. The following students from your area made the list: Thomas Andrew Shover of Riverton, NJ. Reghan Joan Voigt of Somerdale, NJ. The Dean's Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester. The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 23,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked... Read more →

Lattice Publishing Jul 16, 2020 THE CENTER SQUARE The William M. Hausdoeffer Sundial at The College of New Jersey Higher education is a significant investment, and the cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree has grown exponentially over the past few decades. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, one year of undergraduate education today costs about the same as four years of undergraduate education did in 1980. Over the same time period, post-graduation earnings have remained relatively flat after adjusting for inflation. The combination of rising tuition and low wage growth has brought the value of higher education programs into question. Despite slow wage growth, certain college majors fare better in the labor market. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that the median wage for 22- to 27-year-old bachelor’s degree holders is $40,000 per year, but degrees related to engineering, business, and computer... Read more →

Despite Hindu protest, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in Ewing is refusing to withdraw printed copies of its student newspaper “The Signal” from various locations, which states “Hinduism is an unforgiving religion”. “…we decline your requests to retrieve printed copies of The Signal or to remove the article”, “The Signal” Editor-in-Chief Emmy Liederman wrote yesterday in an email to Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest. The printed January 29 issue of "The Signal" (Spring 2020 No. 1) in PDF, hosted by Issuu, carrying this objectionable statement, also continues to be posted on “The Signal” website. courtesy of http://www.tcnjsignal.net/ It was highly inappropriate and insensitive for the newspaper of a “Top Public College” funded by tax dollars and student fees (many of whom were Hindu) to belittle Hinduism, world’s oldest and third largest religion with about 1.1 billion adherents and a rich philosophical thought; Zed, who is President... Read more →

EWING, N.J. (Jan. 4, 2020) – Junior forward Shannon Devitt scored a game-high 27 points and sophomore guard/forward Rachel Gazzola added 18 to lead The College of New Jersey women’s basketball team over Rutgers University-Camden, 66-53, in a New Jersey Athletic Conference game here Saturday afternoon. The victory snapped the Lions’ two-game losing streak and lifted TCNJ to 7-5 overall and 4-1 in the conference. The Scarlet Raptors fell to 5-5 overall and 0-5 in the NJAC with their fourth straight loss. TCNJ has won its last five games against Rutgers-Camden and leads the all-time series, 59-12. The Scarlet Raptors had a quick start, jumping out to a 13-6 lead before TCNJ closed the gap to 15-10 after one quarter. Rutgers-Camden led by as many as five points in the second quarter (23-18) and held a 25-21 advantage before the Lions scored the last five points of the half to... Read more →

EWING, N.J. (Jan. 4, 2020) – Rutgers University-Camden senior forward Isaac Destin moved to within one point of reaching the 1,000-point milestone, but the Scarlet Raptors lost to The College of New Jersey, 83-65, in a New Jersey Athletic Conference men’s basketball game here Saturday. The Lions improved to 6-6 overall and 3-2 in the NJAC, while the Scarlet Raptors fell to 4-6 and 1-4. TCNJ has won its last 10 games against Rutgers-Camden and holds a 67-18 lead in the all-time series. Destin notched 20 points, aided by 8-for-16 shooting from the floor and a 4-for-7 day from the foul line, to raise his career point total to 999. He should become the 14th player in program history to reach 1,000 points when the Scarlet Raptors play a 7 p.m. non-conference game Monday at Gwynedd Mercy University. Despite Destin’s fifth game of the season with 20 or more points,... Read more →

UNION, N.J. (May 9, 2019– It took a couple of extra days, but the TCNJ baseball team completed a perfect run through the NJAC Tournament as it defeated Ramapo, 9-4, on Tuesday afternoon at Kean. With the victory, the Lions are NJAC Champions for the second time in three years and for the 10th time overall. The Lions entered the tournament as the fourth seed, but TCNJ played like one of the favorites throughout. TCNJ never trailed through the 36 innings it played in four tournament games, and a strong offensive showing on Tuesday kept that streak alive. Five different Lions had multi-hit games, and the Lions scored five runs in the first three innings to give itself an early position of power. Ahead 1-0 in the bottom of the second, Danny Borup singled home Joe Oczkowski to make it 2-0. David Cardona III followed with the big hit, a... Read more →

Agrees to Significant Curtailment of Business Practices under New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control Consent Order View Consent Order TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced that Landmark Americana Tap & Grill in Ewing will curtail its business hours, stop serving drink specials that promote unsafe drinking, and otherwise change its business practices under conditions negotiated in the wake of a fatal motor vehicle crash linked to the bar, which recently opened on the campus of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Under a Consent Order to be issued by ABC Acting Director James B. Graziano, Landmark Ewing LLC, t/a Landmark Americana (Landmark) will stop serving alcohol at 11 pm Thursday through Saturday and at 9:15 pm the rest of the week; cease selling mixed-drink “fishbowls”, pitchers and buckets of beer, and other drink specials; draft and submit a security plan... Read more →

RELATED: Gloucester Catholic High School UPDATED: CNB Sports ST.PETERSBURG, FLORIDA (April 21, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)—The undefeated Gloucester Catholic Varsity baseball team, of Gloucester City, NJ ended the four-day Tampa Bay Spring Training event with an 18-6 win over IMG Academy Silver team of Bradenton, Florida at the Walter Fuller Sports Complex. Both Gloucester Catholic and IMG Academy had their offenses going on Friday, but Catholic prevailed thanks to 10 runs in the seventh. Will Shaffer earned the win for the Rams. He tossed three innings, surrendering three runs, four hits, and striking out three. Three relievers helped Catholic to close out the victory. Luke Lesch, threw two innings and Matt Mastrogiovanni, and Chris Garwood each threw one. The Rams improved their record to 8-0. The IMG Academy is a boarding school that specializes in college preparatory and sports training in baseball and seven other sports. (see website) Earlier in the week GCHS... Read more →

Ewing, NJ … The American Baseball Coaches Association released its 2016 NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic All-Region teams and The College of New Jersey had six players earn regional honors. Seniors Patrick Roberts (Hillsborough, NJ/Hillsborough), Garen Turner (Hainesport, NJ/Rancocas Valley), and Steven Volpe (Cherry Hill, NJ/Eastern Regional) were all named to the Mid-Atlantic All-Region First Team. Senior John Rizzi (Long Hill, NJ/Watchung Hills) and sophomore Joe Cirillo (Fairfield, NJ/DePaul Catholic) were selected for the All-Region Second Team. Rounding out the six Lions was sophomore Zachary Shindler (Wantagh, NY/Wantagh), who received All-Region Third Team honors. The teams are voted on by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association and the process is led by the ABCA NCAA Div. III All-America Committee. ABCA/Rawlings All-Region first-team selections are nominated for ABCA/Rawlings All-America honors. ABCA/Rawlings All-Americans and Gold Glove winners will be announced on the evening of Thursday, May 26, 2016. Roberts had an outstanding... Read more →

Washington, Pa. … The College of New Jersey baseball team saw its tremendous season come to a close, falling to The College of Wooster by a score of 5-3 at the 2016 NCAA Division III Mideast Regional tournament hosted by Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pa. The Lions finished the season with a 32-12 overall record, the most wins they have compiled since going 34-11 in 2007. The Fighting Scots (37-12) advance to play La Roche College in the loser’s bracket final. The winner will play Randolph-Macon College in the championship round. The game was delayed 20 minutes due to rain at the start and then was interrupted for nearly three hours after heavy rains came in the eighth inning. Wooster was able to get the final three outs in the ninth inning to stay alive in the tourney. TCNJ battled from behind to take a 3-2 lead in... Read more →

press release May 16, 2016 Ewing, NJ … The College of New Jersey baseball team earned an at-large bid to the 2016 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship. The Lions will play in the Mideast Region hosted by Washington and Jeffersion College. TCNJ (30-10) will square off against Ohio Wesleyan (27-14) in the opening round of the tournament. The game is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18. The Lions are one of eight teams in the tournament that also includes Johns Hopkins University, LaRoche College, Widener University, Wooster College, Randolph-Macon College, and St. Joseph’s College of Long Island. The Battling Bishops also received an at-large bid to the tournament. A member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Ohio Wesleyan lost back-to-games to Wooster and Denison University in the conference tournament, but had enough wins and strength of schedule to earn one of 16 at-large bids awarded in the... Read more →

Union, NJ (May 8, 2016) … The College of New Jersey dropped a tight ballgame to Ramapo College, falling 6-5 in the fourth round of the 2016 New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship Tournament. The loss eliminated the Lions (30-10) from the tourney, while the Roadrunners (32-10-1) will match up against Montclair State University in the championship game. The winner earns an automatic bid to the 2016 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship Tournament. TCNJ will now wait for the NCAA selection committee to make its announcement on Sunday, May 15. The brackets are scheduled to be released at midnight. The Lions own a 30-10 overall record and are currently ranked second in their region. A bid would put TCNJ in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2009. The last time they received an at-large bid was in 2008. They entered that NCAA tourney with a record of 27-10 and... Read more →