Stockton News - Oct. 16, 2026 - University Relations & Marketing

Stockton News - Oct. 16, 2026

WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT

High School Students Get Creative at Inaugural Stockton Arts Day

Syenna Nguyen thought she wanted to study cosmetology after graduating from Cedar Creek High School.

But the inaugural Stockton University Arts Day on Oct. 15 may have changed the junior’s plans.

“I had a lot of fun. I really enjoyed going to the radio station and seeing all the physical media at WLFR. Just being there was just so cool and immersive,” said the Egg Harbor City resident. “I was going to do hair and makeup, but this honestly has changed my mind a little bit. I might look into the communications programs they offer here.”

Communication Studies was one of several academic programs featuring workshops at the event, including Digital Studies, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts. About 150 students attended from six high schools, including Cedar Creek, Oakcrest, Absegami, the Burlington County Institute of Technology at Medford, Hammonton and the Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts.

The event was designed to introduce prospective students to Stockton's Arts and Humanities programs through interactive workshops and giving them a chance to see the “beauty of the Galloway campus,” said Ian Marshall, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities. Marshall said the idea evolved from Stockton’s longstanding Experience Dance Day, which was held separately on Oct.16.

New, Dedicated Archaeology Lab Unearths Opportunities

Bobbi Hornbeck wants to put Stockton University’s Archaeology program “on the map in South Jersey.”

A new dedicated lab space and storage room that opened in September will go a long way toward doing just that, said the Assistant Professor of Archaeology.

“Private donors and collection holders are much more likely and willing to collaborate with places like Stockton now when they know they have a safe, secure and respectable place to give or loan those materials to,” Hornbeck said. “I want to encourage people in South Jersey to start to identify Stockton as an archaeological space that can be called upon.”

The new lab includes a sink large enough for flotation and washing, a more than 2-meter-long soil table, a dedicated computer with proper archaeology software for mapping and data analysis, photography and microscope stations, 10 student workstations and a separate room for storing artifact collections.

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY

Cleanup Volunteers, Vendors Needed for Annual Atlantic City Community Day Event

The Fifth Annual Community Day Clean Up and Party in the Park is looking for vendors and volunteers to help beautify Atlantic City’s streets and beaches on Saturday, Oct. 24.

This year’s event will feature cleanup locations throughout the city from the Northeast Inlet to Lower Chelsea. Volunteers will check in at 8:30 a.m. with a 9 a.m. start time for their cleanup site, which will continue until 11:30 a.m. Trash-pickers and bags will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves. Boots and sneakers are preferred. No open-toed shoes. Last year’s volunteers removed over one ton of trash from community streets and the beach.

Each volunteer will receive a food truck meal voucher that can be redeemed at the Party in the Park at O’Donnell Park near Stockton’s Atlantic City campus.

Go online to sign up for the cleanup or to apply to be a vendor. Online registration for the cleanup will end at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, but walk-up registration will be available the day of the event. If you are registering a group, email stephanie.clineman@stockton.edu.

For more information, call 609-626-3846. The rain date for the event is Sunday, Oct. 25.

FRAME-WORTHY

Picture Stockton...during University Weekend 2026

Families reunited with their students, and alumni returned to explore the campus during University Weekend.

Highlights from Saturday included the Talon Trot 5K and fun run, a parade featuring golf cart floats decorated by student groups, and a street fair with vendors, food, amusements and games.

📸View more photos from University Weekend on Flickr.

WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

InstaFred: Don’t wait, get outside to check out the early fall colors! Environmental Science major Loa Katz shares some fun facts about Black Gum and Sassafras trees. 🍂🍁🌿

Facebook: This is your reminder to get outside to see the fall foliage on campus.

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FROM THE SIDELINES

Stockton Defeats Kean 1-0

The women's soccer team won for the sixth time in the last seven games on Oct. 14, as the Ospreys downed Kean University. Makayla Jaffe scored her second goal of the season for the only goal of the evening.

The game started quickly as the Cougars fired a shot that hit the left post just 19 seconds into the fray. The Ospreys got their feet under them and held a 7-4 advantage on shots with two on net but could not find a tally.

That would change just 1:47 into the second half, when Megan Morris found Jaffe at the right side of the box. Her blast to the lower left corner hit the back of the net for the 1-0 lead and the eventual game winning marker.

Stockton kept up the pressure, firing 11 shots to five for the visitors with seven on net. The Cougars had one good opportunity in the 80th minute but were turned away and the game ended in the 1-0 victory for the home squad.

Tori Vliet continued her tremendous play with a four-save effort in posting her league-leading seventh shutout of the season. With the victory, Stockton moved into a tie for second place in the NJAC with four games to play.

Stockton will travel to Wayne, New Jersey for their next game on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Ospreys will face William Paterson for a 5 p.m. kickoff.

Stockton Ties Kean 1-1

The men's soccer team scored in the second half to earn a 1-1 tie on the road Oct. 14 at Kean University. Joseph A. Carbone potted a goal for the second straight game.

Kean took an early 1-0 edge in the 18th minute and also hit the crossbar with a shot during the first half. Stockton ramped up the pressure with 11 shot attempts in the second half.

Carbone tied the game 9:10 into the second stanza with his third goal of the season. The Ospreys later had a pair of near misses. Aiden Hoenisch hit the post with a shot in the 60th minute and Cooper Adinolfi bounced a shot off the crossbar with just 42 seconds left in the 1-1 draw.

Stockton goalkeeper Dan Raivitch made two saves.

Stockton will host William Paterson at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Stockton Athletics Salutes Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Stockton Athletics held its 2026 Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 9 at the Campus Center. Abad Akhtar '11 (cross country/track & field), Samantha Horner '09 (softball/field hockey), Randy Wetzel '03 (cross country/track & field) and Kevin Chandler (assistant track & field coach) were the inductees.

The dinner was part of Stockton's University Weekend celebration. The ceremony was the first since 2024 and the 14th overall for the Stockton Athletics Hall of Fame, which was founded in 2010 and now includes 56 individuals plus seven Osprey teams.

🦅 Athletics News and Upcoming Game Information🦅

OSPREY NOTES

Students Can Discover Stockton at Oct. 17 Open House

Don't Forget: Stockton is hosting its fall Open House this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 17.

The event kicks off at 11 a.m. in the Sports Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive in Galloway. Prospective first-year and transfer students can meet President Joe Bertolino and engage with Admissions staff to learn more about the university.

From there, attendees can tour campus with Stockton’s student Admissions Ambassadors, join academic sessions to learn more about majors, explore campus housing options and drop by the Information Fair in the Campus Center and sample Stockton’s food services.

Take the Chartwells Dining Survey

Share your feedback on dining at Stockton by completing the Chartwells Dining Survey by Oct. 31. The confidential survey takes about 8 to 10 minutes, and responses will help shape the campus dining experience.

After completing the survey, visit @stocktondining on Instagram and fill out the entry form for a chance to win prizes, including a NutriBullet Pro Blender, Celsius tailgate chair and more.

Questions? Email stocktondining@stockton.edu or DM @stocktondining.

Print Shop Hours and Turnaround Times

Following staff retirements and a reduction in staffing, the Print Shop asks campus clients to plan ahead for their printing needs.

The service window is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Black-and-white printing requests should be submitted at least four business days before the needed completion date. Some jobs, including larger postcard orders, may require additional time depending on quantities and production needs.

Submit requests through Print Shop Print Services or contact the Print Shop at 609-652-4576 with questions about turnaround times or specific projects.

Thank you for your patience and support during this transition.

Digital Accessibility Tip: Alternative Text for Images

You should always include an alternative (alt) description with any image. Here are some tips to help you create accessible and meaningful alternative descriptions:

Explain images in the context of surrounding text.
Be mindful of users with screen readers. Don’t say: “Image of,” “Picture of,” “Banner,” etc. as a screen reader already tells the user it is an image or graphic.
Some images automatically include alt text. Please remember to confirm that the automatic alt text is correct.

Check out the Digital Accessibility page for more tips and information.

It’s FAFSA time!

The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available now at fafsa.gov.

The FAFSA is a student’s application for all federal, state and institutional need-based financial aid programs. All students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA each year.

Please encourage your students to file their 2027-2028 FAFSA early to avoid missing any deadlines. Learn more at stockton.edu/fafsa.

Students who identify as a New Jersey Dreamer will not complete the FAFSA. They will complete the NJ Alternative Application for Financial Aid at hesaa.org.

Financial Aid is here to help. Anyone who needs assistance with their application for financial aid can schedule a FAFSA Completion appointment with our office. Students can make an appointment at stockton.edu/contactfinaid.

Did You Know? Oct. 16 is National Dictionary Day, celebrating words, language and the birthday of lexicographer Noah Webster. Consider it a good excuse to learn a new word, bring back an old favorite or finally look up that one you’ve been confidently misusing for years. 📖