Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Michael A. Bernstein appointed as the 17th president of TCNJ

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Michael A. Bernstein has been officially named the 17th president of The College of New Jersey after a unanimous vote by the school’s Board of Trustees. Bernstein, who has been serving as the interim president since July 1, 2023, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role.

In a statement, Rebecca Ostrov, chair of the TCNJ Board of Trustees, praised Bernstein as an “extremely accomplished educator and a transformational leader.” She highlighted his ability to mobilize the community and innovate to extend TCNJ’s education to new audiences.

Bernstein expressed his gratitude for the appointment, thanking the Board of Trustees and the college community for their confidence in him. He emphasized his excitement to work with the community to write the next chapter in TCNJ’s history.

With a background in history and economics, Bernstein has held various roles in higher education administration, including as a professor, department chair, dean, provost, and interim president. He has successfully navigated institutions through challenging times, such as Hurricane Katrina at Tulane University and the COVID-19 pandemic at Stony Brook University.

Former TCNJ Presidents Kathryn A. Foster and R. Barbara Gitenstein, as well as academic leaders like Tulane President Emeritus Scott Cowen and Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber, have all praised Bernstein’s appointment, citing his leadership skills and dedication to student success.

Bernstein’s academic background from Yale University and his research interests in economic and political history further solidify his qualifications for the role. As he takes on the presidency at TCNJ, Bernstein is poised to lead the institution towards continued excellence, inclusion, and innovation.

Taylor Swifts New Album Release Health issues from using ACs Boston Marathon 2024 15 Practical Ways To Save Money