How I Got Here: Michael Bussanich ’25

Goaltending for a Division I club ice hockey team is a childhood pipe dream come true.

Mike Bussanich

My dad took me to see the New York Rangers play the New Jersey Devils when I was 6 years old. Henrik Lundqvist was the Rangers’ goalie.

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A scholarly road

Barbara Gitenstein writes a memoir of the life that set her up to lead.

A cover shot of the Dr. R. Barbara Gitenstein book 'Experience is the Angled Road.' January 5, 2023.

Throughout her life, R. Barbara Gitenstein, former president of TCNJ, has held books and scholarship in the highest esteem.

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Making room for animals

A growing number of students turn to pets for comfort.

Kaela Edwards with her emotional support animal

Kaela Edwards ’23 started her college career rather uneventfully. She was a public health major and a member of the TCNJ trackand field team.

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A perfect pairing

First-year first gens find a community in the School of Education.

Fernandez / Moreno

From TCNJ to the state’s top teacher

Christine Girtain ’94 leads the way in science education. When Christine (Stenzel) Girtain ’94 won the 2022–23 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year she felt it validated the hard work she’s put into her 28-year career as a science teacher in the Toms River Regional School District. In her role as director of authentic […]

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