A team of nine students from the College earned fourth place and an honorable mention in their division on Monday at this year’s United States Department of Energy Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition. The team was recognized for designing a clean energy system for SUNY Oneonta that is both financially and environmentally efficient. The students…
Announcements Archive
Mentoring Program Success!
In the fall 2024 semester, the School of Business began a pilot of a new mentoring program. The purpose of the program was to connect School of Business students (mentees) with Alumni (mentors) who would be a resource for the mentees, answer questions, share experiences, guide them in building skills to achieve their goals, and…
School of Business Graduate Programs Spring Wrap Up
April has flown by! Here are a few highlights from the TCNJ School of Business Graduate Programs as the students wrapped up the Spring semester: ● On April 19th, the School of Business Graduate Programs hosted the Second Annual MBA Alumni Panel. Thank you to Kayla Bertolino ’18 & ’23, Lauren Biernacki ’17 & ’21,…
TCNJ School of Business Real Estate Club Case Competition Winners Announced!
The Real Estate Club 2nd Annual Case Competition Finals were held on April 16, 2025. The competition began with 7 teams of 19 students competing in round one. The teams were tasked with analyzing a value-added investment opportunity of 1 Electronics Drive in Hamilton, New Jersey, to discern effective leasing strategies on the existing asset…
Congratulations to our 2025 NJCPA Scholarship Recipient
The New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA) Scholarship Fund has supported more than 2,000 New Jersey students, totaling more than $7 million in awards since 1960. The Fund has helped to increase the number of both minorities and women who enter the accounting profession, and many scholarship recipients have been the first to attend college in…
The School of Business New Honor Society Inductees – 2025
On April 3, 2025, 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. Congratulations to all the new honor society members! BETA ALPHA PSI Beta Alpha Psi is a national honors organization for information professionals, which…
“The Business of Cannabis: Past, Present, and Future” Was a Success!
On March 27, 2025, TCNJ’s School of Business hosted “The Business of Cannabis: Past, Present, and Future”. This free event was open to both the TCNJ and the local communities. Approximately 40 students and community members attended the event. Experts in different areas of the cannabis industry made up the panel: Dr. Lucas McCann, Co-Founder…
Juniper Takes First-Place at the 2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition
Congratulations to Yasaman Galer (Senior, Biology major), Isha Patwardhan (Junior, Biology major), and Livia Minaides (Sophomore, Marketing major) on winning the first-place prize of $30,000 in the 2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition! The final three teams presented their plans to the judges and a live audience on March 26, 2025, in Mayo Concert Hall. If…
TCNJ School of Business Ranks 53rd in the Nation!
The College of New Jersey School of Business moved up five spots from last year to #53, as ranked by Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools of 2025. The system used by Poets&Quants is considered the most comprehensive assessment of undergraduate business programs, ranking the top 100 schools each year. Poets&Quants methodology ranks the top undergraduate…
TCNJ School of Business Real Estate Club holds Its 2nd Case Competition
The Real Estate Club held the first round of its 2nd Annual Case Competition on March 12, 2025, organized by President, Salvatore Zotti (senior, finance major). It was judged by Professor Eric Szabo ’97, Senior Lecturer at TCNJ’s School of Business, and James Keenoy ’07, President and Founder of Farrell Flynn. Seven competing teams were…
Professor Susan Hume Featured on WalletHub Discussing “Credit Card Fees”
Susan Hume, Associate Professor of Finance, was featured as an expert in a recent article on WalletHub discussing “Credit Card Fees.” Do you have any tips for avoiding credit card fees? Let’s consider the factors that affect these fees. Fees are influenced by the credit card benefits, the rewards offered, and your credit score. This…
2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition Finalists Announced
The final three teams competing in the 2025 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 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm,…
Authors Joe Judge & Dr. Mike Merrill Visit TCNJ
Last week the School of Business sponsored several events with the co-authors of “Leadership is Overcoming the Natural“, Joe Judge and Dr. Mike Merrill. They spent the day speaking to varying groups across campus. Their day started with a breakfast with members of the Staff Senate, that was co-sponsored by the School of Business…
Faculty Spotlight: Alan Chernoff, Visiting Instructor, Economics
Our next Faculty Spotlight of the semester is on Dr. Alan Chernoff, Visiting Instructor, Economics. Dr. Chernoff joined TCNJ’s School of Business in the Fall of 2022. He has his BA in Mathematics, and MA in Economics, and, in 2024, earned his PhD in Economics, all from Rutgers University. In 2024, he won two awards:…
School of Business Students Receives CAPM Certification
Logan O’Connor, a Senior Management major, with a Minor in IST, received the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The certification, intended for college students and those new to the field, requires at least 23 hours of project management education before taking the exam and demonstrates an understanding of…
Stephanie Horner Elected to NAPAHE Board of Directors
In January, Stephanie Horner, Assistant to the Dean for TCNJ’s School of Business, was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for NAPAHE. NAPAHE is a national organization for professionals supporting leaders in higher education. Stephanie has been a member of NAPAHE since 2019, a member of the NAPAHE Annual Conference Planning…
Gavin Farber Presents at NYU
On February 13, 2025, Gavin Farber, Coordinator for Undergraduate Advising, presented at NYU’s Academic Advising Pre-Conference Institute. This institute offers a focused opportunity for professional development in academic advising, bringing together experts and practitioners for meaningful discussions and learning. Approximately 240 professionals from across the country attended this year’s event. The theme was “Shared Success:…
2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition Semi-Finalists Announced
Six teams have been selected to advance to the next round in the Mayo Business Plan Competition. On February 26, 2025, the semi-finalists will deliver their presentations, in a closed session, to a panel of judges. Three teams will be chosen to advance to the finals. The finals will be held on March 26, 2025, beginning…
THE BUSINESS OF CANNABIS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Are you interested in learning more about the opportunities presented by the booming cannabis industry? Join us on March 27, 2025, at 5:00 pm at The College of New Jersey School of Business, and learn about the fundamentals of cannabis business management, from “seed to stem”. Hear from industry experts on effective marketing and branding…
2025 Neil Gaston Student Achievement Award
Applications are being accepted January 2, 2025 through February 28, 2025, for the 2025 Neil Gaston Student Achievement Award. The award includes a monetary award and will be presented at the School of Business Senior Awards Ceremony on April 29, 2025. To be eligible for the award, the recipient must: be a graduating senior. Graduates…
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…
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