Stockton News - March 31, 2023 - University Relations & Marketing

Stockton News - March 31, 2023

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

Author Discusses the Legacy of White Supremacy in Education

“Today is so much a product of yesterday that yesterday can only be understood as it is explained by today… For the present is simply the developing past, the past is the undeveloped present.”

Donald Yacovone, the guest lecturer for the 13th annual Paul Lyons Memorial Lecture, began his presentation with a quote by American historian Frederick Jackson Turner on March 28 in the Campus Center Theatre.

Yacovone is a lifetime fellow for the Hutchins Center for African American Research located at Harvard University. He is also a winner (along with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.) of the NAACP’s 2014 Image Award for their six-part documentary series, “The African-Americans: Many Rivers to Cross.”

Stockton Again Receives Military Friendly Designation

Stockton recently earned top honors for its outreach to military veterans by receiving the Military Friendly School Gold designation.

It’s the second year in a row the school accepted a Military Friendly designation, but the first time it received the Gold award. The designation is for the 2023-24 year in the small public school category.

Last year, the school was awarded Silver status. The designation comes from the Military Friendly Schools survey, which is the longest-running and most comprehensive review of college and university investments in serving military and veteran students.

“This designation proves Stockton’s continuing commitment to supporting military veterans seeking higher education and providing them with resources to be successful,” said Michael Barany, director of the Military and Veterans Success Center at Stockton. “I’m especially thrilled that Stockton has been upgraded to Gold status for this very prestigious designation.”

Fitch Upgrades Stockton to 'A' Rating

Stockton was upgraded to an ‘A’ bond rating with Fitch Ratings, the company announcedMarch 28.

In its news release, Fitch said: “The ‘A’ IDR and bond ratings for Stockton reflect the University's steady rise in net student-driven revenues over the past several years in part due to new beachside student housing in Atlantic City that boosted auxiliary revenues even as enrollment faced moderate pandemic-era declines. With roughly 9,100 enrolled students as of fall 2022, Stockton's ratings also incorporate signs of stabilization in student enrollment.”

The analysis also noted the University benefits from increasing amounts of state performance-based funding tied to graduation levels and other success metrics.

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY

CEO: Professors Pushed Him to ‘Be Better and Do More’

William R. Hagaman Jr.’s business credentials are no doubt distinguished.

He’s the former managing partner and chief executive officer for WithumSmith+Brown, the 22nd largest accounting, tax and advisory firm in the country. While CEO at Withum, the company grew seven times in revenue and expanded to have offices on six continents.

He’s the global chair of HLB International, a global network of accounting firms in 157 countries.
He’s the 2022 recipient of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Business Advocate of the Year Award.

He’s also a Stockton graduate.

“Over time, it was a constant drum beat of the professors here — be better and do more,” said the 1979 graduate as he addresseda packed crowd March 23 at the second School of Business Dean’s Distinguished Guest Speaker event.

Volunteers Needed for Community Day Clean Up and Party in the Park

Volunteers are still needed for the 2023 Stockton Community Day Clean Up and Party in the Park event being held on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Learn more about the event here, and to volunteer, fill out this form.

SPOTLIGHT ON: HEATHER MEDINA

Heather Medina

Heather Medina, director of Admissions, was highlighted in a Women’s History Month feature by Front Runner New Jersey, spotlighting her invaluable work at Stockton and how she serves as a role model for current and prospective students.

“It is both an honor and privilege to serve the University that has contributed much to my professional development. I am thrilled to be included in this piece,” Medina commented.

FRAME-WORTHY: DISCOVER STOCKTON DAY 🦅

student and Talon More than 1,600 prospective students and family members discovered the beauty of an early spring day on the Galloway Campus at Discover Stockton Day on March 26, a 33% increase over last spring’s event. Students had the option to attend admissions and financial aid presentations, explore academic offerings during individual school sessions, and take a guided tour of both the Galloway and Atlantic City campuses, as well as the Marine Field Station.

attendants at Discover Stockton Day

According to Heather Medina, director of Admissions, feedback from both transfer and first-year students has been overwhelmingly positive. One prospective transfer student stated in their post-event survey that “my experience was most positive. From the moment I arrived, there was ample assistance around the campus.” A prospective first-year student said, “I was so excited for this visit. I’m looking forward to visiting again. Stockton is my first choice for college! Thank you to all the staff and students.”

📸 Viewmore photos from the event on Flickr.

WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

what's trending - march 31, 2023 Twitter:Did you #ShowUptotheGlowUp on Monday?

Facebook: What were your favorite classes, Ospreys?

Instagram: Graduating #Ospreys, the #CountdowntoCommencement begins! Are you ready?

FROM THE SIDELINES

Stockton to Host Battle at Brigantine Regatta April 2; Time Trials April 1 Canceled

The Stockton women's and men's rowing programs will host the Battle at Brigantine regatta at the Brigantine Rowing Club boathouse on April 2, starting at 10:30 a.m. The time trials on April 1 have been canceled.

The Stockton rowing programs are hosting a regatta in Brigantine for the second straight year. Teams scheduled to compete include Stockton University, Franklin and Marshall College, Catholic University, Johnson and Wales, Cabrini University, Thomas Jefferson University and Villanova University.

The teams will race on a 2,000-meter course in the water behind Bayshore Avenue, with the starting line near the Brigantine Lighthouse and the finish line by the Brigantine Yacht Club.

Stockton Begins Spring Slate at Cabrini Invitational

The women's golf team played its first event of the spring as the Ospreys competed in the Cabrini Invitational. The Ospreys posted a team score of 462 which was second to Cabrini's 450. Neumann and New Jersey City did not have the requisite four golfers to post a team score.

Ella Van Schalkwyk led Stockton with a 97 that was third out of 12 golfers in the tournament. Brynn Bowman placed fourth with a 100. van Schalkwyk and Bowman shot 45 and 46, respectively, on the front nine.

🗓️ View the full schedule of upcoming athletic events here.

'ROLE' CALL: IAN BOUIE

Ian Bouie joined Stockton in March 2023 as the director of Academic Achievement Programs within the Division of Student Affairs. In his new role, Bouie will oversee retention initiatives such as Student Success Scholars, First Ospreys, Sankofa, and TogetHER, as well as the Board of Trustees Fellowships for Distinguished Students. For the previous nine years, he worked as Program Advisor for Teacher Education Admissions, Recruitment and Diversity at Montclair State University. Before that, Bouie worked at William Paterson University for six years. He earned his doctoral degree in Urban Systems from Rutgers University-Newark in May 2022.

OSPREY NOTES

Holiday Week Reminder

Next week there will not be any compressed or flexible work schedules, and the University office hours will be 8:30-5 p.m., Monday - Friday, due to the observance of Good Friday. Those who want to work on April 7 and accrue CTE must receive preapproval from their DE and must work on campus