Announcements Archive
Announcing New Professional Development Classes at the School of Business!
TCNJ School of Business is excited to announce that starting in spring 2025, we will begin offering professional development classes taught right here on campus! These classes offer the TCNJ and local community the opportunity to enhance their skills, advance in their professional careers, or just satisfy a passion. Taught by professionals with relevant industry…
A semester-long project in MKT370 has produced 12 episodes of a podcast
At the beginning of the semester, we shared how Dr. Caleb Mezzy kicked off a semester-long project in his MKT370 (Sports Marketing) class with a guest from Under Armour. The class was divided up into groups, and each group was assigned a professional athlete. The groups will have spent the semester working on a sports…
Finance Students Visit NYC & the New York Stock Exchange
On Wednesday, November 14, 2024, a group of Finance majors joined Jennifer Graf ’96, Peter Simons ’98, and Brandon Klein ’16 at Renaissance Technologies in Manhattan for conversations about their career paths, how TCNJ helped them on their journey, skills most valuable to advancing their careers, the importance of networking, and the most challenging and…
Professor Tae-Nyun Kim Featured on WalletHub Discussing the “Best Car Insurance in New Jersey”
Tae-Nyun Kim, Associate Professor of Finance, was featured as an expert in a recent article on WalletHub discussing the “Best Car Insurance in New Jersey.” Why are car insurance prices so different from state to state? Car insurance prices vary significantly from state to state due to factors related to state laws, demographics, and environmental…
Management Department Annual Alumni Night
On November 6, 2024, the Management Department hosted its Annual Alumni Night. The Management faculty, joined by Management majors, and undeclared business majors interested in Management, listened to an alumni panel share their insights and advice to help students stand out and make them more attractive to employers, skills students should start building now, challenges…
TCNJ School of Business Holds Its 14th Annual Women’s Leadership Summit
On October 30, 2024, The College of New Jersey School of Business hosted its 14th Annual Women’s Leadership Summit. This year’s keynote speaker was Sylvia Baffour, a renowned speaker, emotional intelligence expert, and author of “I Dare You to Care – Using Emotional Intelligence to Inspire, Influence, and Achieve Remarkable Growth.” Sylvia presented the 5 Strategies…
TCNJ School of Business Alumni Pickleball Tournament & Social
On October 8, 2024, TCNJ School of Business held its inaugural Alumni Pickleball Social at Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club. The evening began with welcome remarks from Interim Dean, Tammy Dieterich, and tournament instructions given by Stephen Tomkiel, MBA Director and MC. Ten teams participated in a 4-round tournament bracket. The final round culminated in a…
Dr. Alan Chernoff Receives Award
Dr. Alan Chernoff, Visiting Professor of Economics, recently attended the Academy of Business Research (AOBR) Fall International Conference in Austin, Texas. During the conference, he presented a research paper entitled, “Beneath the Crypto Currents: The Hidden Effect of Crypto ‘Whales’”. The paper discussed how larger holders of cryptocurrency influence return dynamics, specifically for Ethereum. Dr.…
Sports Marketing Class Kicks-Off Project with Guest from Under Armour
Dr. Caleb Mezzy worked in sports marketing for over a decade in various roles. He then spent 10 years teaching sports marketing at a small private institution. More recently Dr. Mezzy joined TCNJ’s School of Business as an adjunct professor in the Marketing & Interdisciplinary Business department. Recently, Caleb began looking into a new craze,…
Welcome Back Celebration & Networking Fair
On September 17, 2024, the School of Business held a Welcome Back Celebration & Networking Fair. Students were provided the opportunity to network with one another, as well as with members of the School’s Student Organizations, TCNJ’s Career Center, Center for Global Engagement, Student Leadership Development Office, and the School of Business Graduate Programs. They…
School of Business CEO Peer Mentors Are Ready for the Fall Semester!
All incoming School of Business first-year students are matched with a sophomore, junior, or senior-level “CEO (Community Engagement Officer) Peer Mentor.” Mentors aim to ease the transition to college life by helping students become acclimated to the School of Business and TCNJ community. The mentors play a very active role in our first-year BUS 99:…
Professor Tae-Nyun Kim Featured on WalletHub Discussing “Credit Cards for People with Bad Credit”
Tae-Nyun Kim, Associate Professor of Finance, was featured as an expert in a recent article on WalletHub discussing “Credit Cards for People with Bad Credit”. How can people improve their credit scores using a credit card for bad credit? In order to improve a person’s credit score, they must review their credit history. In the absence…
School of Business Students Selected for Johnson & Johnson Finance Immersion Day
Earlier this week, four TCNJ School of Business students attended Johnson & Johnson’s Finance Immersion Day. Joseph Pacas (sophomore, Finance), Gianna Carchia (sophomore, Finance), Marcella Warner (sophomore, Finance), and Steven Phang (sophomore, Undeclared) were four of only 50 students selected from various colleges and universities on the east coast to attend. They participated in valuable…
Dr. Fuhe Jin Joins the Harvard Business Review Advisory Board
Last week, Dr. Fuhe Jin, Assistant Professor of Management, received an email from the Harvard Business Review’s (HBR) Managing Director of the Analytics Services Team. This email contained an invitation to join the Harvard Business Review’s Advisory Council, an invitation Dr. Jin quickly accepted! She shared, “This experience will benefit my teaching, research, and our…
Dr. Thomas Patrick Featured in Two Recent Articles on Money Geek
Recently, Dr. Thomas Patrick was featured in two articles released by Money Geek. Experts’ Insights on Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) 1. How do HELOCs’ variable interest rates work, and what are the key risks that borrowers should be aware of? The interest rate can change periodically. Many HELOCs change once a year. The…
Alumni Spotlight – Joseph Campagna III ’97
Joseph Campagna III ’97 Founder & President My Virtual HR Director “I would encourage students of the Business School to explore each avenue made available to them. Take Business electives outside of your concentration. Attend professional societies’ and organizations’ local meetings in the different business disciplines.” Click on the link above and read…
Accounting Student Wins PCAOB Scholarship!
The TCNJ School of Business congratulates Shirley Chen, on receiving the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholarship! The Accounting Department nominated Shirley, a junior Accounting major with minors in Information Systems Technology and Economics. Recently, Department Chair, Dr. Sunita Ahlawat was notified that Shirley was selected to receive a $15,000 scholarship! Since 2011, the…
Alumni Spotlight – Matthew Johnson ’06
Matthew Johnson ’06 Managing Director & Global Head of Trading State Street “I chose to attend the School of Business because TCNJ had everything that I was looking for. I was drawn to the beautiful, familial campus in my home state of New Jersey, and the great reputation that TCNJ had (and still…
Interim Dean, Tammy Dieterich, featured in Women in BizEd
As part of their #WiBEMemberMonday, Women in BizEd recently featured TCNJ School of Business Interim Dean Tammy Dieterich. The post described her as “a passionate leader in higher education” who “embodies a dedication to fostering inclusive and supportive academic communities.” We are extremely proud to have such a passionate and dedicated leader in the School of…
Economics Professor and Students Present at the 38th Annual Conference of the PA Economics Association
On May 31, 2024, Associate Professor of Economics, Donka Brodersen, and two Economics Students (Seraphina Plewa, Senior; and Douglas Nguyen, Sophomore) traveled to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania to present at the 38th Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Economics Association. The annual conference provides an opportunity for students to network, build leadership skills, receive collegial…
Michael A. Bernstein named TCNJ’s 17th president
Michael A. Bernstein has been appointed The College of New Jersey’s 17th president, following a vote this afternoon by the school’s Board of Trustees. Bernstein has served as TCNJ’s interim president since July 1, 2023. The appointment is effective immediately. “Dr. Bernstein is an extremely accomplished educator and a transformational leader,” said Rebecca Ostrov, chair…
TCNJ School of Business Commencement 2024
May 16, 2024, began two days of celebration as TCNJ kicked off their 168th Commencement Ceremonies. The School of Business ceremony was held Thursday evening, graduating 351 graduates. TCNJ Interim President, Dr. Michael Bernstein, began the evening with words of encouragement for the graduates. Dr. Bernstein shared four commitments for the graduates to make to…
Professor Karen Becker Featured on WalletHub Discussing Cheap Car Insurance in New Jersey
Karen Becker, Associate Professor of Marketing & Interdisciplinary Business, was featured as an expert in a recent article in WalletHub discussing Cheap Car Insurance in New Jersey. What does it say about car insurance companies that so many have celebrity endorsers? In many cases, the use of a celebrity suggests companies know their target audience. Most…
School of Business 2024 Senior Awards Ceremony
Last evening, the School of Business held the 2024 Senior Awards Ceremony. Each year the faculty of the School of Business recognizes the academic and co-curricular achievements of our graduating Seniors. In her welcome address, Interim Dean Dieterich said, “Today, we gather to honor those who have exemplified remarkable commitment to their studies and have…
Senior Economic Students Give Thesis Presentations
As part of the capstone course for Economics majors, students must present both a written and oral thesis. The goal of the senior thesis is to produce original research on an economic topic. The thesis requires not only that students review and synthesize related literature from economics journals but also gather and analyze new data…
School of Business Students Display Their Meticulous Work at COSA
On April 30, 2024, TCNJ School of Business students participated in the 27th Annual TCNJ Celebration of Student Achievement, a day-long opportunity for the TCNJ community to engage with the scholarly activity of its students. The School of Business was represented by 23 students showing off 16 projects presented in the form of papers, posters,…
TCNJ School of Business Senior Takes First Place at the Fox Sales Challenge!
Four TCNJ School of Business Students participated in this year’s Fox Sales Challenge, an event hosted by Temple University’s Professional Sales Organization. The TCNJ team had the privilege of showcasing our skills and talents alongside other institutions like Temple University, St. Joe’s, and Penn State. The team was comprised of: Jessie Liu (junior, Marketing major),…
ALPFA TCNJ Student & Professional Mixer
The TCNJ School of Business student organization the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) recently hosted a student and professional mixer. The event was a success with professionals from PwC, TIAA, RWJBH, Fiserv, and Merck! President Tiffany Rojas said, “I’m glad to have seen how engaged my future employer was in speaking with students.”…
Faculty Spotlight: Michele Naples, Professor, Economics
Our final Faculty Spotlight for the semester is on Michele Naples, Professor of Economics. Michele has been with the School of Business for over 30 years. Recently we spoke to Michele about a study abroad program she has participated in a few times, TCNJ in Ghana. Can you share with us how this opportunity first…
School of Business Honor Society Induction Ceremony
On April 21, 2024, the School of Business held its annual induction ceremony for Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, the New Jersey Collegiate Business Administration Association (NJCBAA), and Omicron Delta Epsilon. BETA ALPHA PSI Beta Alpha Psi is a national honors organization for information professionals, which includes Accounting, Information Systems, and Finance majors. As…
TCNJ’s MBA program ended the spring semester on a real high note this year: Our inaugural MBA Alumni Panel!
We were thrilled to welcome back five talented alumni representing each of our program’s graduating cohorts and specializations. They shared insights on the mindsets, skills, and relationships they developed as MBA students and how those takeaways have helped to facilitate their ongoing career growth. It was a phenomenal learning and networking experience for our current…
School of Business Alumni Weekend Lunch
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the School of Business hosted its alumni on the Trenton Hall lawn as part of Alumni Weekend. The School offered lunch for the alumni from “The Fry Boss,” a business owned and operated by School of Business alumni and 2021 Mayo Business Plan Competition participant, Dominic (Tony) Morency ’21. Several…
Alumni Spotlight – Micaela Schaffer ’18
Micaela Schaffer ’18 Project Manager, Johnson & Johnson “Being a student at TCNJ taught me to be resourceful. TCNJ has so many resources and programs available that I took advantage of, which ultimately led to my success as a student and in securing a full-time job prior to graduating.” Click on the link…
The Real Estate Club Completes It’s First Case Competition
Through the hard work of students, a new student organization was recently added to TCNJ School of Business, the Real Estate Club. “Since the club’s inception, the importance of developing opportunities for members to advance themselves professionally and establish meaningful networks and relations has always been at the forefront of its purpose,” shared the club’s…
Faculty Spotlight: Karen Becker, Associate Professor, Marketing & IDB
This Faculty Spotlight will spotlight Karen Becker, Associate Professor, Marketing & Interdisciplinary Business. Karen joined TCNJ in the fall of 2006, and among her contributions has been her successful mentoring of the last two first-place teams in the Mayo Business Plan Competition. We recently talked to Karen about a new project of hers, Lions in…
Management Student Wins HRM Human Resource Management Scholarship
Senior Management major, Lauren Goodger, recently was presented with the HRM Human Resource Management Scholarship. The Human Resource Management Association of Princeton awarded the scholarship. Lauren is currently the outgoing president of TCNJ’s chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). There to support Lauren when she received the award were Professor Waheeda Lillevik,…
Finance Students Visit NYC!
A group of finance majors was hosted by two School of Business alumni, Jennifer Graf ’96 and Brandon Klein ’16, in NYC on April 10, 2024. The group was accompanied by Interim Dean Tammy Dieterich, Professor Seung Hee Choi, and Professor Thomas Patrick. Jennifer and Brandon spoke candidly to the students about their experiences,…
Students Present at the 38th Annual Mid-Atlantic Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, led by Professor Waheeda Lillevik, a fantastic presentation was given by undergraduate students Alison Zingaro (junior, Interdisciplinary Business major), Lauren Goodger (senior, Management major), and Luce Elvariste (senior, Management major) at the 38th Annual Mid-Atlantic Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference in Philadelphia. This conference is for faculty who teach courses in…
Professor Thomas Patrick Featured on WalletHub Discussing Best Installment Loans for Bad Credit
Thomas Patrick, Professor of Finance, was featured as an expert in a recent WalletHub discussing Best Installment Loans for Bad Credit. What advice do you have for someone with bad credit who is looking for an installment loan? Make at least the minimum payment on credit cards. Either reduce your spending or increase your income…
Golden Connections Wins First-Place at the 2024 Mayo Business Plan Competition
Congratulations to Lauren Cunningham (Senior, Marketing major), Emma Route (Junior, Chemistry major), and Sangam Shivaprasad (Senior, Biology major) on winning the first-place price of $30,000 in the 2024 Mayo Business Plan Competition. The final three teams presented their plans to the judges and a live audience on March 27, 2024, in Mayo Concert Hall at…
Senior Spotlight: Mateo Perez
Mateo Perez, Economics Major Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Vice President of Finance for Beta Gamma Sigma Omnicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society Member Dean’s List TCNJ Club Tennis President Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Treasurer, Financial Management Association (FMA) TCNJ Sports Club, Council Secretary Completed an Internship while attending school Member…
New Management Courses for Fall 2024
Beginning Fall 2024, the Management Department will begin offering two new courses: Supply Chain Design & Logistics and Employee & Labor Relations. MGT365: Supply Chain Design & Logistics This advanced supply chain/operations management course is a comprehensive study of the concepts, processes, and models used in the design, development, analysis, and management of global supply…
Senior Spotlight: Erik Koller
Erik Koller, Finance Major Minors in Information Technology Systems & Economics CEO Peer Mentor Mentor Development Director, CEO Peer Mentors Member Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Completed multiple internships while attending the School of Business Dean’s List Completed Bloomberg Marketing Concepts Certification Member of Pi Sigma Epsilon Congratulations on all your accomplishments!
2024 Mayo Business Plan Competition Finalists Announced
The final three teams competing in the 2024 Mayo Business Plan Competition have been selected. A top prize of $30,000 will be awarded to the winning team with prizes of $20,000 and $10,000 for second and third-place teams. Open to the public, the live finals will be held on March 27, 2024, at 5:00 pm,…
Accounting Students Visit Mercadien
Recently, a local accounting firm, Mercadien, located in Hamilton, New Jersey, hosted a group of accounting students, faculty and staff. Thank you to Myron Gellman, CEO and TCNJ School of Business Alumni for organizing an engaging day! The Team at Mercadien held a speed networking session where the students could learn about their major practice…
Faculty Spotlight: Yutong Xie, Assistant Professor, Finance
This Faculty Spotlight is on Dr. Yutong Xie, Assistant Professor of Finance who joined TCNJ School of Business in Fall 2020. He is currently conducting research on the topic, “Mandatory Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Disclosure and Financial Reporting Quality.” We spoke to Dr. Xie regarding his research, and here is what he shared. Tell…
TCNJ School of Business Team Makes Semi-Finals in the CFA Research Investment Challenge
Our TCNJ Lions Team finished strongly, placing in the semi-finals of the CFA Research Investment Challenge. They competed against 22 teams from top universities in the NY-NJ region. The months-long learning journey for our student team is remarkable. As a team, they produce an in-depth financial research report recommend whether the investment is suitable pitch…
Alumni Spotlight – Spring 2024
Michael Lavelle ’06 Managing Director, Appraisal Economics
Dr. John McCarty Honored
At the Annual Faculty/Librarian Recognition Award Ceremony held on February 15, 2024, Dr. John McCarty, Department Chair of Marketing and Interdisciplinary Business, was awarded the Excellence in Student Mentoring and Advising Award. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrated excellence in the mentorship and advising of undergraduate students to be successful in their field. Dr.…
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