Stockton News - Nov. 6, 2026 - University Relations & Marketing

Stockton News - Nov. 6, 2026

WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT

New SCOSA Projects Plant Seeds of Intergenerational Friendship

Macie Osburn loves working with older members of the community.

“I used to work in a rehab facility with a lot of older adults who had Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, so this generation means a lot to me,” said the Stockton University Doctor of Physical Therapy student.

And she loves being outside, especially on a cloudless November morning with the temperature pushing 70 degrees.

Osburn and five of her classmates joined 71-year-old Absecon resident Ellen Parker during a recent meeting of the Intergenerational Garden Project at Stockton’s Farm. The project is part of a new initiative by the Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA) designed to bring students and older adults together through shared activities, meaningful conversations and hands-on learning.

Only Student-run Printing Press in N.J. Keeps History Alive

Don’t tell Tom Kinsella that printed books aren’t useful anymore.

“They’ll last longer than that thing in your hand,” the Stockton University Distinguished Professor of Literature said, referring to a student’s smartphone. “If you don’t throw it in water or put it in a fire, if you keep it in a reasonable environment, a book is going to last a long, long time.”

Kinsella is the director of Stockton’s South Jersey Culture and History Center (SJCHC), which for 13 years has run the only student-staffed local history printing press in New Jersey.

Recently, the SJCHC has published about five to 8 books each year focusing on historical topics ranging from the environment and Jewish farming to architecture and memoirs — all with extensive assistance from students through internships and coursework. About 40 books have been published in total. The center also annually publishes SoJourn, a journal devoted to the history, culture and geography of South Jersey.

“Students are introduced to the details that make books work,” Kinsella said. “Students learn how to proofread, and edit, and how to complete design and layout. They make decisions about fonts, margins, headers and footers.”

And while these might seem like small choices, Kinsella believes they are transferable skills for students of all majors.

“You are making decisions about the look and feel of something you’re communicating, whether that’s in a book or a podcast or even a social media post,” he said.

SPOTLIGHT ON: KAITE YANG

Nearly a decade after its publication, research by Stockton University Associate Professor of Psychology Kaite Yang and her colleagues continues to draw attention to an important question: Why are women more likely than men to experience depression, even into older adulthood?

Their 2017 paper, "The Gender Difference in Depression: Are Elderly Women at Greater Risk for Depression than Elderly Men?," was recently selected for the "Best 10 Abstracts from the Past 10 Years" session at the First International Online Conference on Geriatrics Research on Oct. 23. The paper is also the most-cited article in the journal Geriatrics.

Yang collaborated on the research with Christine Ferri, professor of Psychology and director of the Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA), and Joan Girgus, professor emeritus of Psychology at Princeton University.

The research explores a well-documented disparity in depression between women and men, particularly how that difference persists into later life. Since the original publication, the team has continued examining the social, economic and health-related factors that may contribute to depressive symptoms among older adults.

In the following Q&A, Yang discusses the significance of the recognition, what the research has revealed and why understanding depression in older adulthood remains important.

FRAME-WORTHY

Osprey Madness is a Slam Dunk

Hundreds of Stockton University students gathered in the Sports Center on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to cheer on the men’s and women’s basketball teams as they get ready to start their seasons.

The free event featured an intrasquad scrimmage full of slam dunks and 3-point shots, free T-shirt and food giveaways and a skills challenge that paired students with members of the teams. The Cheerleading squad and Dance Team also performed.

Award-winning student-athletes from all of Stockton’s 2025-26 teams were also brought onto center court to be recognized.

Women's basketball begins its season at home at 6 p.m. tonight vs. Fairleigh Dickinson-Florham and plays at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Haverford College. Men’s basketball starts its season on the road at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Drew University. Go to stocktonathletics.com for more information.

View more photos from the event on Flickr.

WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

Instagram: 📍Stockton University Art Gallery in Galloway, NJ.

Facebook: Exercise Science majors got experience working with clients on the #StocktonU track last week. Their clients were fellow students who are majoring in Criminal Justice and have an interest in law enforcement.

Instagram (OspreyPrez): This First-Gen Week, we’re celebrating the many Ospreys who are the first in their families to attend college.

FROM THE SIDELINES

Devlin Voted NJAC Rookie of the Year; Four Ospreys All-Conference

Four field hockey players received NJAC honors for the 2026 season. Freshman Stella Devlin was voted NJAC Rookie of the Year and NJAC First Team. Devlin became the first Osprey ever chosen NJAC Rookie of the Year in field hockey.

Senior Maura Somers and junior Jessica Bruther joined Devlin as NJAC First Team honorees. Senior Riley DeMarco was selected NJAC Honorable Mention.

Devlin had a monumental year in her first college season. She tied the school record of 18 goals and equaled the second highest point total in program history with 42. Devlin missed a few early-season games due to injury but later went on a scoring binge with four hat tricks in a six-game span.

Four Ospreys Voted NJAC All-Conference in Men’s Soccer

Four men's soccer players received NJAC all-conference honors for their play this season. Senior Aiden Hoenisch was selected to the NJAC Second Team for his fourth career all-conference award.

Fellow seniors Noah Jones and Joseph A. Carbonealong with freshman Cooper Adinolfi all were voted NJAC Honorable Mention.

Hoenisch finished his career with three NJAC Second Team accolades (2022, 25-26) and one NJAC First Team nod (2023) as well as the 2022 NJAC Rookie of the Year award. Jones earned his third all-conference honor (2025-26 Honorable Mention, 2024 Second Team). Adinolfi and Carbone were selected for the first time in their careers.

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OSPREY NOTES

It’s Almost Time to Confirm your Ospreys in Fall Sub-Term B!

Hey, faculty! As fall Sub-Term B has begun, it’s almost time to confirm your Ospreys!

Faculty are reminded to complete the Academic Engagement process by confirming student attendance/academic activity.

The Academic Engagement process for fall Sub-Term B is to be completed by Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Office of Financial Aid will use this information to make adjustments to student financial aid disbursements based upon each student's confirmed number of credits.

Each instructor will be responsible for confirming student attendance or participation in an academic activity. For online courses, faculty are reminded to include an assignment or discussion activity during the add/drop period so that the student's attendance can be confirmed.

The link to complete the Academic Engagement process can be found under the faculty tab within the goStockton portal.

For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, visit stockton.edu/academicengagement.

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.