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| + | '''The College of New Jersey''' ('''TCNJ''') is a [[public university]] in Ewing, [[New Jersey]]. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. TCNJ was established in 1855 as the '''New Jersey State Normal School'''. The institution was the first [[normal school]] in the state of New Jersey and the fifth in the United States. Originally located in [[Trenton]] proper, the college was moved to its present location in adjacent Ewing Township during the early to mid-1930s. Since its inception, TCNJ has undergone several name changes, the most recent being the 1996 change to its current name from '''Trenton State College'''.<ref name=nytControversial>Stout, David (Jun. 28, 1996). "Trenton State Gets New Name and a Battle". ''The New York Times'', p.B8.</ref> | ||
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 The College of New Jersey  (University)   | |
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| Formation | 1855 |
| Headquarters | New Jersey, USA |
| New Jersey college with emphasis placed on liberal arts | |
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a public university in Ewing, New Jersey. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. TCNJ was established in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School. The institution was the first normal school in the state of New Jersey and the fifth in the United States. Originally located in Trenton proper, the college was moved to its present location in adjacent Ewing Township during the early to mid-1930s. Since its inception, TCNJ has undergone several name changes, the most recent being the 1996 change to its current name from Trenton State College.[1]
An Alumnus on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Florio | 29 August 1937 | US | Politician | Single Bilderberger Governor of New Jersey |
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References
- ↑ Stout, David (Jun. 28, 1996). "Trenton State Gets New Name and a Battle". The New York Times, p.B8.
