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11 FALL/WINTER 2026 1,455 FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS 539 TRANSFER STUDENTS The semester is in full swing, and our new students are ready to make their mark at TCNJ. 3. A major league summer The Philadelphia Phillies TV crew got a great catch with intern and communication studies major Madison English '28. Right off the bat, English worked in camera operation, game day audio, and technical directing. 4. Leading by design School of Engineering dean Andrea Welker was selected to serve as director of the executive committee of the American Society for Engineering Education's Engineering Deans Council. The appointment builds on her history of ASEE leader- ship, which includes chairing its Civil Engineering Division. 5. He's a keeper Sean Najdzinowicz '29 made TCNJ history as the first freshman to be named NJAC goalkeeper of the year. The honor adds to a family soccer tradition: His sister, Abby '26, captained TCNJ's women's team, while their dad, Jason '96, was a four-year starter for the Lions. 6. High-level health Nursing dean Carole Kenner spoke at a side event of the UN General Assembly in September. She joined government officials to discuss how interprofessional collaboration can drive better health outcomes for women and children worldwide. "This was an important opportunity to bring the voice of neonatal nursing — and the needs of the small and sick newborns and their families — into a high-level global conversation," says Kenner. 7. Two schools of thought Fall 2026 marked the launch of a five-year cross-registration partnership between TCNJ and Princeton University. Under the agreement, eligible students can take specialized courses not offered on their home campuses at no extra cost, with credits counting toward their degrees. 8. Planting seeds of connection Biology professor Leeann Thornton organized the American Society of Plant Biologists Northeast Section meeting at TCNJ. The two-day gathering brought together more than 90 plant scientists for research presentations, mentorship, and networking across career stages. 9. Story worthy TCNJ was named New Jersey's top journalism school by College Factual for 2026. Notables FACING PAGE RUBY TRAN; THIS PAGE KATHRYN RATHKE, LAUREN KAPLAN

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