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David Muha appointed vice president for college advancement

David Muha appointed vice president for college advancement

Dave Muha
Dave Muha, vice president for college advancement

The College of New Jersey President Michael Bernstein announced the appointment of David Muha as the permanent vice president for college advancement, effective immediately.

Muha assumed the role on an interim basis in January following the retirement of John Donohue, who had held the position since 2012. He also serves as executive director of the TCNJ Foundation.

“Since stepping into the interim role, Dave has demonstrated exceptional leadership in strengthening the college’s advancement efforts, engaging our alumni and donors, and enhancing the visibility and reputation of TCNJ,” Bernstein said. “With input from a broad range of campus stakeholders, the feedback I received consistently highlighted his strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and deep commitment to the mission and values of TCNJ.”

“It’s a privilege to serve the college in this capacity,” said Muha. “I look forward to leading College Advancement’s efforts to promote the college and help ensure it has the resources it needs to continue to thrive.”

Muha, who also serves as secretary of TCNJ’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter, joined the college in 2013 and served as associate vice president for the Office of Communications, Marketing, and Brand Management up until his interim appointment earlier this year.

He previously served as chief communications officer at Drew University from 2006–13, director of communications for Rutgers Business School—Newark and New Brunswick from 1999–2006, and vice president of communications for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce from 1995–98.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Georgetown University.


— Luke Sacks

Week of Giving draws big support for TCNJ

Week of Giving draws big support for TCNJ

For the ninth consecutive year, the TCNJ community came together to show their support of the college, but with a new spin. What was traditionally celebrated as the Day of Giving was expanded in 2024 to create five full days of Lions love that raised over $440,000 for scholarships and programs at TCNJ. Throughout the… Continue Reading

TCNJ celebrates Black History Month

TCNJ celebrates Black History Month

The annual celebration of Black History Month at The College of New Jersey will begin on Wednesday, January 31 at noon with the raising of the Pan-African flag outside of Trenton Hall and an opening ceremony featuring representatives from TCNJ’s Black Student Union, TCNJ’s NAACP chapter, and more. The flag has served as a representation of… Continue Reading

Michael Bernstein named interim president of The College of New Jersey

Michael Bernstein named interim president of The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. Michael Bernstein has been selected as TCNJ’s interim president for a two-year term beginning on July 1, 2023. An accomplished educator and administrator, Bernstein is provost emeritus at Stony Brook University, having previously served as that institution’s interim president from August 2019 through… Continue Reading

TCNJ President Kathryn A. Foster to step down on June 30

TCNJ President Kathryn A. Foster to step down on June 30

Kathryn A. Foster, 16th president of The College of New Jersey, announced today in a message emailed to the campus her decision to step down as president at the end of this academic year. Following a yearlong sabbatical, Foster, who holds a PhD in public and international affairs, will join the college’s political science faculty.… Continue Reading

TCNJ’s John Donohue named CASE Professional of the Year

TCNJ’s John Donohue named CASE Professional of the Year

John Donohue, vice president of college advancement at The College of New Jersey, executive director of the TCNJ Foundation, and president of the Trenton State College Corporation, has been named Professional of the Year by The Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Donohue, who serves as a member of President Kathryn A. Foster’s Cabinet,… Continue Reading

TCNJ cultivates a bumper crop of winning New Jersey educators

TCNJ cultivates a bumper crop of winning New Jersey educators

Earlier this month, the New Jersey Department of Education announced its 2022–2023 County Teachers of the Year and it was no surprise that six of the 21 county teachers are TCNJ alumni. Each teacher was nominated as Teacher of the Year in their individual school before moving on to county-wide competition. Next, they’ll find out… Continue Reading

Knicole Colón ’07 shines among NASA stars in James Webb Space Telescope image reveal

Knicole Colón ’07 shines among NASA stars in James Webb Space Telescope image reveal

Physics alumna Knicole Colón ’07 was among NASA’s go-to experts to explain the significance of the first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope earlier this month. Specifically, the images showed the travel patterns of an exoplanet 1,000 light years away. “There are billions of stars, that means there are billions of planets,” said… Continue Reading

TCNJ mourns the loss of its 13th president, Clayton R. Brower

TCNJ mourns the loss of its 13th president, Clayton R. Brower

Clayton R. Brower, 13th president of the college, died on June 30, 2022 at the age of 99. He had been battling Parkinson’s disease. “The TCNJ community extends heartfelt condolences to Dr. Brower’s beloved wife, Dorothy, and the entire Brower family,” said TCNJ president Kathryn A. Foster. “I feel so fortunate to have had the… Continue Reading

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