Stockton News - Aug. 21, 2025 - University Relations & Marketing

Stockton News - Aug. 21, 2025

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

$280,000 State Grant Brings AI, Robots into K-12 Classrooms

Patty Weeks remembered when computers were first brought into K-12 classrooms three decades ago.

“I was probably one of the first people to even get a computer at Stockton,” said Weeks, who has worked to educate teachers for nearly 30 years as the director of the university’s Southern Regional Institute and Educational Technology Training Center (SRI & ETTC). “There was so much anxiety. Teachers were saying, ‘I’m going to lose my job if I don’t learn how to do this.’ ”

Today, Weeks notices similar sentiments among teachers with the emergence of artificial intelligence.

“There’s a lot of fear about AI now and trying to educate the educators about how AI can be positive,” she said. “These are the tools they will be using in their future.”

Stockton Creates Transfer Pathway with Bucks County Community College

Stockton has signed a dual admission and transfer partnership agreement with Bucks County Community College that will help students make a smooth transition from the two-year college to Stockton’s bachelor’s degree programs.

The agreement strengthens the relationship between Stockton and Bucks, located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, by offering multiple opportunities for students to seamlessly pursue associate and bachelor’s degrees at the two institutions of higher education.

The ability to transfer academic credits between the two institutions will help students save both time and money by eliminating unnecessary or duplication of courses. The agreement recognizes all Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees from Bucks as fully transferable to Stockton, up to 64 credits.

Political Science Graduate Wins National Award for Essay on Climate Change

Eline Xia‘25, Political Science and Sustainability, was recognized for her research on extreme weather and mitigation policies by the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Alpha Sigma, this month.

A group of Stockton Political Science faculty members nominated Xia’s paper, “Catalysts or Barriers of Change: The Role of Extreme Weather in Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Policies,” which was one of 40 submissions for the Best Undergraduate Class Paper (Qualitative category).

The annual program by Pi Sigma Alpha recognizes outstanding scholarly work in political science by undergraduate students across the country. Winners receive a cash prize of $250.

FRAME-WORTHY

Summer Days at Stockton

All the seasons at Stockton are something to behold, but there’s something about the quiet beauty of summer that sets it apart. If you had the chance to stroll aroundLake Fred these past couple of months, you know exactly what I mean. If not, here’s your chance to escape into that rustic whimsy—take a virtual walk through our 📸flickr gallery before the semester kicks off. (And maybe bookmark it for those cold winter days when you need a sunny reminder that summer always comes back.)

WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

LinkedIn: Digital postcard from our EOF Summer Academy 🌿📚

Instagram: Stockton's lower F-wing Bookstore has merged with the Stockton University Campus Center Bookstore.

FROM THE SIDELINES

Campbell Signs Contract to Play Overseas in Albania

Stockton men’s basketball alumnus DJCampbell recently signed a professional contract to play for KB Apolonia of the Albanian Basketball Superliga, the country’s top league.

Campbell, Stockton’s all-time leading scorer with 2,178 points, will head to Albania on Aug. 26. KB Apolonia is based in the city of Fier, on the southwest coast near the Adriatic Sea. The squad finished third in the 2024-25 season standings with a 9-11 record during the regular season and then fell to second-place Teuta Durres 3-1 in a Superliga playoff series.

Campbell spent countless hours honing his skills on the court before, during and after his time as a Stockton player. His contract came on the heels of an appearance in a showcase in South Africa this spring and a roster spot for Rise and Grind in The Basketball Tournament earlier this summer.

Campbell finished his Stockton career as the program’s all-time leader in points (2,178) and 3-pointers (335), as well as second in program history in steals (251), fourth in blocked shots (85), fifth in rebounds (668) and ninth in assists (256).

OSPREY NOTES

Dean Updates for School of Business, School of Health Sciences

The following leadership updates were recently shared by Provost Palladino:

The School of Business: With an effective date of Aug. 25, 2025, Warren Kleinsmith will return to the faculty. I am pleased to announce the appointment ofWilliam Minnis as the interim dean of the School of Business for a one-year term. Minnis’ selection was made in consultation and partnership with the executive search firm AGB. At the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester, we will initiate a national search process to appoint a new dean of the school. Refer to the email sent Thursday, Aug. 14, for more details.

The School of Health Sciences: Ali Moradi, professor of Population and Public Health, will serve as interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, effective Sept. 8, 2025, for a one-year term. Moradi’s selection was made in consultation and partnership with the executive search firm AGB. I would also like to thank Professors Stacy Cassel, Tara Crowell, Mary Kientz, Mary Padden-Denmea and Larider Ruffin for their time, insight and partnership during the review and interview process. At the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester, we will initiate a national search process to appoint a new dean of the school.Refer to the email sent Tuesday, Aug. 19, for more details.

🎬 One-Click Break: Need a moment of coastal awe? Check out this live cam of Ocean City, where you can watch Hurricane Erin's 🌊 waves roll in. From towering swells to dramatic rip currents, it's a powerful reminder that nature's wonder and beauty can come with a fierce edge.