Stockton News - March 6, 2026 - University Relations & Marketing

Stockton News - March 6, 2026

WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT

Holocaust Resource Center Joins National Museum Network

Stockton’s Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center recently joined a select nationwide group of organizations recognized for advancing Holocaust education and remembrance.

The Community of Holocaust Education Centers (CHEC) program consists of 86 Holocaust education and remembrance organizations across the country. These groups participate in training by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., to learn about how its educational resources and historical content can be integrated into existing teacher professional development programs.

The national museum invited Stockton to the CHEC program, making it the fourth in New Jersey and the only center based in the southern part of the state.

“This relationship with Stockton is really special because Stockton developed one of the first programs to earn a college degree in studying the Holocaust,” said Christina Chavarria, program manager for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. “It’s really wonderful to see this new chapter of supporting Stockton through the CHEC program.”

Irvin Moreno-Rodriguez, director of Stockton’s center, said the HRC has always had a close relationship to the U.S. museum, but he’s excited about the prospects that joining the network will bring to the university.

More than 100 Employers Connect with Students at Career Fair

The Stockton University Spring Career and Internship Fair filled the Sports Center on March 3 as students prepared to take the next step toward internships and full-time employment.

The fair began at 10 a.m., following a week of preparation opportunities offered by Career Education and Development. More than 130 students attended the university’s “Resume Rush” session on Feb. 25. Students also utilized the new Suit Closet to ensure they were professionally dressed for first impressions.

The spring fair typically attracts higher attendance because it is closer to graduation. This semester, 106 employers participated, and organizers anticipated between 800 and 1,000 student attendees. Employers represented a wide range of industries, offering internships, entry-level roles and networking connections.

Angelo Rifici ’19, a branch manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car who graduated from Stockton with a degree in Marketing during the COVID-19 pandemic, returned to campus to connect with students.

Reflecting on entering the workforce during a period of uncertainty, Rifici explained that he intentionally sought out industries that remained stable.

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STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY

Community Leaders to be Recognized at SWLC Awards Ceremony

Six professionals whose work fosters mentorship, inspires growth and invests in others will be recognized by the Stockton University Women’s Leadership Council (SWLC) during the initiative’s third annual Excellence in Mentoring Awards on Tuesday, March 24.

The awards ceremony, at 9 a.m. in the Fannie Lou Hamer Room at Stockton University’s Atlantic City campus, will honor the following recipients for their work within and outside of the university: Dr. Alexis Reyes ’15, Mentoring Champion; Rita and Anthony Mack, Community Leadership; Terri Schieder ’82, SWLC Impact Mentor; Eleonora Byrne, Class of 2026, SWLC Student Leadership; and Gayle Gross, Legacy Mentor.

SPOTLIGHT ON: DESISLAVA HRISTOVA-TOSHEVA

Desislava Hristova-Tosheva with two art students When Desislava Hristova-Tosheva met Mariana Smith, associate professor of Art at Stockton, during a printmaking workshop in Xi’an, China, neither could have predicted that their shared interest in experimental techniques would one day lead to a Fulbright opportunity in South Jersey. This spring semester, Hristova-Tosheva, a professor at the National Academy of Art in Sofia, arrived at Stockton as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R). She is the first Bulgarian scholar to participate in the S-I-R Program since 1993, bringing her expertise in contemporary printmaking and cross-cultural dialogue to the campus community.

A graduate of the National High School of Fine Arts “Ilia Petrov” in Sofia, she later earned a master’s degree in Printmaking from the National Academy of Art in 1994, a period marked by profound political and cultural change in Eastern Europe.

“I was a first-year student when the Berlin Wall fell, and democracy arrived. My father was a well-known printmaker, and I inherited my love for printmaking from him, as well as the smell of ink, which I literally grew up with,” Hristova-Tosheva shared.

Hristova-Tosheva shared reflections on her background, her Fulbright experience and her ambitious array of projects while at Stockton. 💭 Read the full Q&A here.

FRAME-WORTHY

Future Educators Meet Opportunity at Stockton’s Education Expo

The School of Education hosted its third annual Education Expo on Wednesday, March 4, in the Campus Center Event Room. Held in partnership with the Office for Career Education and Development, the event gave students the opportunity to connect with representatives from school districts and education providers across New Jersey and learn more about potential career paths and employment opportunities.

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WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

Instagram: Meet the team documenting Stockton's history in photos, TikToks and stories.

LinkedIn: When Katelin Keane, a senior Dance major, learned about the environmental impacts of fast fashion in her “Sustainable Fashion” course, she turned to dance to illustrate overconsumption.

Facebook: In honor of International Women's Day, tag the women who inspire, uplift and make your life brighter.

FROM THE SIDELINES

Styer Collects NJAC Outstanding Athlete Award; 12 Ospreys All-Conference

Twelve Stockton student-athletes qualified for NJAC all-conference honors in women’s indoor track & field, highlighted by one major award. Five of the 12 Stockton competitors earned all-conference spots in two events apiece.

Elaina Styer was voted the G. Larry James Most Outstanding Athlete, becoming just the third Osprey to receive the NJAC’s top award in women’s indoor track & field, joining Kim Marino in 2003 andKayla Kass in 2025. Styer also earned NJAC First Team honors by winning the pentathlon with a school-record total of 3,747 points, which currently ranks first in NCAA Division III.

Eva Morrison repeated as conference champion and earned NJAC First Team honors in the pole vault, clearing a personal-best 3.60 meters at the NJAC Championships.

The Ospreys placed third at the NJAC Championships, marking the program’s 12th consecutive top-three finish.

Additional Ospreys who secured all-conference recognition include Megan Morris, Sydney Rick, Emma Petrolia, Maddy Valasek, Kayla Kass, Marlie DiPalma, Emma Conroy, Madison Pratt, Jessica Bruther and Sophia Cornell.

Fogg Named NJAC Most Outstanding Athlete; Eight Ospreys Honored

Eight Stockton student-athletes qualified for NJAC all-conference honors in men’s indoor track & field, highlighted by one major award. Three of the eight Stockton competitors earned all-conference accolades in two events apiece.

Ahmad Fogg was voted the G. Larry James Most Outstanding Athlete, becoming just the second Stockton competitor to receive the NJAC’s top award for men’s indoor track & field, joining Jared Lewis in 2016. The junior won conference titles in the long jump and triple jump to earn NJAC First Team honors in both events.

Fogg broke the 38-year-old school and NJAC record in the long jump with a distance of 7.54 meters, moving him into fourth in the nation. He also broke the NJAC meet record and moved into second in the nation in the triple jump with a distance of 15.17 meters.

The Ospreys placed third at the NJAC Championships for the seventh consecutive year.

Additional Ospreys who secured all-conference recognition include Joey Addeo, Landon Jenter, Patrick Storti, Conor Clifford, Shane Daley, Kyle Greenleaf and James Adams.

🦅 For more athletics news and upcoming game information, visit here.🦅

STOCKTON SITES & CENTERS

School of Education Hosts Climate Change Learning Collaborative Event

The School of Education invited K-12 school districts participating in the Climate Change Learning Collaborative to campus March 4 to share what they have learned through the university’s grant-funded project supporting implementation of New Jersey’s Student Learning Standards in Climate Change. The three-year project has brought $1.9 million in funding to Stockton.

Project co-directors Kimberly Lebak, professor of Education, and Patty Weeks, director of Stockton’s Southern Regional Institute & Educational Technology Training Center (SRI&ETTC), along with community partners including NJ Audubon, Save Barnegat Bay, The Wetlands Institute, Sustainable Jersey and the Center for Aquatic Sciences, provided presentations and networking opportunities for K-12 teachers and students. Stockton undergraduate students preparing to teach in K-12 schools also participated in the event.

OSPREY NOTES

ICYMI: Latest Eye on Stockton is Here

The newest episode of Eye on Stockton highlights the very best of our Osprey spirit — from Athletics achievements and inspiring academic accomplishments to a transformational gift that will expand opportunity for our students.

You’ll also see moments from President Joe's recent Town Hall and an invitation to visit the Stockton Art Gallery to view outstanding alumni artwork.

Faculty, Staff Discount Available for Scholarship Benefit Gala

The Scholarship Benefit Gala will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the Campus Center. Join colleagues and community members for an unforgettable evening of gourmet food, live music, dancing and entertainment.

To show our appreciation for the difference you make at Stockton every day, a special faculty and staff ticket price is available. Purchase tickets for $200 by selecting “Faculty/Staff” or “Faculty/Staff Friend.”

FAFSA Completion Appointments Available

Do your students need assistance completing their 26-27 FAFSA? The Office of Financial Aid is hosting several FAFSA Completion Appointments throughout the spring semester to assist students in completing their application for financial aid.

Appointments are available at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon on March 31 and April 14. Additional appointments are offered at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on March 19 and April 9. Evening appointments will be held at 6 p.m. on April 1.

Students and their FAFSA contributors are encouraged to attend ahead of the state’s April 15 deadline. Appointments can be scheduled at stockton.edu/contactfinaid through Ospreys Navigate using goStockton portal login credentials.

Students Encouraged to Apply Early for 2026–27 Financial Aid

It’s that time of year again! Please encourage your students to apply for 2026-27 financial aid as soon as possible. Filing early ensures students don’t miss deadlines, receive their aid offer early and have plenty of time to complete requirements before the fall bill due date.

Anyone who received TAG or the Stockton Promise in the 25-26 academic year must complete their 26-27 FAFSA or NJ Alternative Application by April 15, 2026, to be considered for those funds in 26-27. Please remind your students to file asap or they could miss out on thousands of dollars in free money!

Students can learn more and get started at stockton.edu/fafsa.

🚎Spring Break Shuttle Schedule

The shuttles between the Atlantic City and Galloway campuses will be operating on a reduced schedule during Spring Break, March 8-14.

The modified Atlantic City shuttle schedule for Spring Break will be the following: Atlantic City departures, 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Regular service will resume Monday, March 16.

Galloway departures will be 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Regular service will resume at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 15.

POLLING ALL OSPREYS

🕒 Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. We lose an hour of sleep. Be honest… how are you handling it? 😴 I will be personally victimized by this; ☕ Coffee will carry me through; ☀️ Worth it for the longer evenings; or 🤷 I barely notice the change