Middlesex College Student Nominated for Life-Changing Transfer Scholarship
Alexandra Badaway ’25 of North Brunswick has been selected as a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship.
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From Community College to the Ivy League
Four alumni reflect on how Middlesex College set them up for success on the road to Columbia University.
ASL Club Hosts Events to Bridge the Gap Between Hearing and Deaf Communities
The American Sign Language (ASL) Club hosts monthly Deaf Coffee Chat gatherings to foster inclusivity and promote ASL learning in a welcoming, interactive space for all.
Middlesex College Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services Receives Latinx/a/o Community College Award
José Laureano has been honored with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators 2025 Mena Valdez Community College Award.
A Second Chance to Make a Big First Step
Radeyah Joe returned to Middlesex College to earn her degree and now balances education and community service on the path to helping others.
New Career Planning Center at Middlesex College Offers Personalized Support for Students’ Futures
The Career Readiness and Planning Center is a hub for students interested in discovering a fulfilling career path and how to take the next steps on the journey.
Service in Soil: Bonner Scholars Engage in Experiential Learning at the Farm Over Spring Break
Middlesex College Bonner Scholars, who participate in community service as part of the program, got their hands dirty while learning at Tamerlaine Sanctuary & Preserve over spring break.
Middlesex College Offers Free Program for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Compass Program is for students ages 18-24 and is enrolling for courses that begin March 25.
Middlesex College Celebrates Opening of New Nursing Simulation Lab
The state-of-the-art lab mirrors a professional clinical setting to provide critical feedback and prepare students for real-world practice in health care.
Middlesex College Student Earns National Computer Technology Award
Dhruv Sethi is the Student Developer Champion in the 2024-2025 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Awards, presented by The League for Innovation in the Community College.
Middlesex College Partners with Indeed to Launch Job Search Academy for Students and Alumni
This partnership expands Middlesex College’s resources for job seekers with content powered by Indeed.
Middlesex College Receives Hunger-Free Campus Act Grant to Combat Food Insecurity
Funds from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education will enable the College’s Community Resource Hub & Food Pantry to continue serving student needs.
Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Services to Young Children in Need During Annual Event
The Give Kids A Smile event provides underserved children with free oral health care including education, screenings, and preventive and restorative treatments.
Lafayette Smith Brings Winning Spirit to Pink Night
As part of its annual celebration, Middlesex College honored Smith, a long-time employee and cancer survivor, before Thursday night’s basketball doubleheader.
Middlesex College Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
The College is recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.
Middlesex College Joins NJBioFutures Coalition to Advance Workforce Development in the New Jersey Cell and Gene Therapy Industry
The College joins Raritan Valley Community College and Mercer County Community College to provide training and certification programs in biomanufacturing, biotechnology, and biopharmaceuticals.
Groundbreaking Held for Two New Buildings on Campus
A new multipurpose community venue and Student Center are major milestones in the development of Middlesex County’s Community, Innovation, and Opportunity Strategic Investment Plan.
Dionne Miller Named Vice President of Academic Affairs
Miller will focus on supporting strategic innovation to help students achieve their academic goals.
Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Honors Scholarship Donors and Recipients
The Middlesex College Foundation reception celebrates the impact of community support on students.
Young Minds in Medicine
Middlesex College’s Health Career Scholars Program provides hands-on experience for high school students at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
President Mark McCormick named to NJBIZ Education Power 50 list
McCormick has facilitated a partnership with Middlesex County to turn the College’s campus into a multifaceted destination for education, recreation, and community engagement.
Middlesex College Center for Justice-Impacted Students Receives Grant to Launch Rising Scholars Program
Award from the Middlesex County Office of Human Services, Division of Children’s Services, supports program for at-risk high school students.
Middlesex College Receives Grant to Empower and Celebrate First-Generation College Students at All-Day Event
The First-Generation College Celebration offers professional workshops and networking opportunities, as well as recognition of first-generation student success.
Middlesex College and Rutgers–New Brunswick Agree to Seamless Transfer Process
Middlesex College students who complete their associate degrees will be able to continue their undergraduate education in pursuit of bachelor’s degrees in nearly all of Rutgers-New Brunswick programs, with joint counseling and advising from both institutions.
Middlesex College Dedicates New Boardroom in Memory of Dorothy Power
The upgraded meeting space honors Middlesex College’s longest-serving Trustee and Board Chair who dedicated her career to public service and advocacy for education.
60th Anniversary: Lacey Plichta ’06 and Meagan Plichta ’09
As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Middlesex College, members of the alumni community are sharing memories of their Middlesex College experience.
60th Anniversary: Cindy Braun ’90
As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Middlesex College, members of the alumni community are sharing memories of their Middlesex College experience.
60th Anniversary: Vincent Costanza
As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Middlesex College, members of the alumni community are sharing memories of their Middlesex College experience.
60th Anniversary: Joe Dymnioski ’07 & Jessica Cortese ’08
As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Middlesex College, members of the alumni community are sharing memories of their Middlesex College experience.
60th Anniversary: The Spano Family
As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Middlesex College, members of the alumni community are sharing memories of their Middlesex College experience.
Middlesex College Selected for Inclusion in FirstGen Forward Network
The College is recognized for its commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students.
Middlesex College Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration for 60th Anniversary
The start of the 2024–25 academic term marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of Middlesex College, and the College is dedicating the year to a celebration of its history, accomplishments, and future plans.
Alexandra Badaway of North Brunswick Named 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
Alexandra Badaway from Middlesex College is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone Named 2024 L’Hommedieu Award Winner
Yolanda Ciccone, the first woman to serve as Middlesex County Prosecutor, has been named the 2024 Paige D. L’Hommedieu Award recipient by Middlesex College.
Natasha James-Waldon Named Executive Director of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning
Formerly the Director of Lifelong Learning, Natasha James-Waldon will now oversee the creation and administration of Middlesex College’s noncredit programs that range from workforce and corporate training to youth camps and personal enrichment programs.
Bhavishya Chittala ’24 Elected to Middlesex College Board of Trustees
Bhavishya Chittala has been elected to serve as the Class of 2024 student representative to the Middlesex College Board of Trustees for academic year 2024-2025.
Italy Awaits Middlesex Softball Standout
Summer Ramirez is showcasing her pitching talents overseas by taking the mound on Italian soil.
Middlesex College Is Recognized for Promoting Student Voter Participation and Engagement
The College’s commitment to increase student participation in the democratic process earned high marks from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.
Tassels Turned: Middlesex College Celebrates the Accomplishments of the Class of 2024
Middlesex College awarded degrees and certificates to 1,492 students who comprise the Class of 2024.
Class of 2024 Salutatorian Wins Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
Nima Sedghi of Piscataway was awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Katherine Fallon-Reusch of Edison is Valedictorian for the Class of 2024
After overcoming serious health complications, the history major is back on track and will be pursuing a bachelor’s at Rutgers University.
Community College Month Q & A: Evan Johnson ‘25
April is Community College Month. To celebrate, each week we are recognizing an outstanding member of the Middlesex College community throughout the month of April.
Middlesex College Partners with ReClam the Bay on Groundbreaking Scholarship Initiative to Foster Environmental Research and Education
Middlesex College students can apply for a newly-created scholarship program provided by the ReClam the Bay environmental organization which involves an environment project connected to the organization’s purpose. The scholarship studies committee is co-chaired by Middlesex College Professor Claire Condie.
Claudio Mir Is Named Middlesex College’s 2024 Alumnus of the Year
Claudio Mir ’96 serves as senior program coordinator for the Collaborative Center for Community Engagement, Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Rutgers University. As Alumnus of the Year, Mir will speak at the College’s 57th Commencement.
Community College Month Q & A: Damaris Fernandez ‘24
April is Community College Month. To celebrate, each week we are recognizing an outstanding member of the Middlesex College community throughout the month of April.
Ivy-League Bound Yokasti Mateo ’24 Is Recognized As a Coca-Cola Leader of Promise
The 39-year-old Perth Amboy resident and member of the Middlesex College Class of 2024 will continue her studies at Columbia University in New York City with the goal of becoming a neuropsychologist.
Community College Month Q & A: Jaren Haskins ‘17
April is Community College Month. To celebrate, each week we are recognizing an outstanding member of the Middlesex College community throughout the month of April.
Community College Month Q & A: Sanjana Butala ‘21
April is Community College Month. To celebrate, each week we are recognizing an outstanding member of the Middlesex College community throughout the month of April.
Six Graduating Students Are in the Hunt for a Life-Changing Transfer Scholarship
Class of 2024 students Safia Ansari, Adriana Fung, Idaliz Herrera, Theodore Kozak, Crystal Paulino, and Nima Sedghi have been selected as semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship.
Faculty Sabbaticals Revitalize Teaching and Learning
During her sabbatical, Professor of Natural Sciences Claire Condie found inspiration deep in data and deep in the water.
Middlesex College Nursing Alumni Get Perfect Marks
All 46 of the nursing students from Middlesex College who took their licensing exam passed on their first try, giving Middlesex College a 100% pass rate for 2023. This far exceeds the national average of 88.56 percent pass rate for first-time, United-States-educated test takers for all programs.
Giving Kids a Smile
The Middlesex College Dental Hygiene Program held its annual event, Give Kids a Smile, which provides free dental services including restorative procedures, extractions, and preventive care, to children aged 2 1/2 to 14.
Middlesex College Students Awarded ‘Best Overall Hack’ at HackTCNJ 2024
The four-person winning team of Kyrollos Girgis, Christopher Hausheer, and Dhruv Sethi, all from Middlesex College, and Shahnawaz Haque from the New Jersey Institute for Technology, created an inflatable cylindrical-shaped robot, the “Expand-a-Conda,” that won first prize for “Best Overall Hack” and “Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare” at a 24-hour hackathon hosted at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in February.
A New Community Journalism Certificate Program Will Focus on Grassroots Story-Telling
Middlesex College is one of just four community colleges selected by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) and Journalism + Design at The New School (J+D) to co-develop and launch certificate programs in community journalism across the state.
Joanie Coffaro is Appointed the New Vice President for External Affairs, Communication, and Advancement
Joanie Coffaro has been named Vice President for External Affairs, Communication, and Advancement for Middlesex College.
Middlesex College Announces New Trustees
Middlesex College has welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees: Iris Delgado and Shivi Madhukar. Both were named to the Board by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners on February 1, 2024.
Middlesex College Partners with Middlesex County Division of History and Historic Preservation to Give Students Insight into Colonial America
Middlesex College and the Middlesex County Division of History and Historic Preservation launched a pilot program in fall 2023 to take advantage of the County’s own unique sites in providing students a glimpse into County life, culture, and ideas during the 1700s.
Brown University Sophomore Looks Back on How Success Bound Changed the Course of His Life
The Middlesex College pre-college program taught Adriel Fernandez of Perth Amboy that the sky’s the limit to what he can do.
Middlesex College Recognized for Innovations in Dental Hygiene Education with 2023 Teledentistry Award
Middlesex College’s Dental Hygiene Program has been awarded the 2023 Teledentistry Innovation Award, recognized for its integration of teledentistry into its curriculum and services.
Colts Are On Their Way Toward a Dream Basketball Season
Entering Tuesday’s doubleheader against the County College of Morris, the Colts men’s team is carrying a record of 8-1 for coach Winston Smith, while the Colts women’s team is 7-2 for coach Michel Powell.
A Celebration of Philanthropy Brings Donors and Scholarship Recipients Together
The Middlesex College Foundation held its Annual Celebration of Philanthropy and Scholarship reception on the College’s Edison campus Thursday, November 16, to honor scholarship donors and recipients.
Middlesex College Receives Dodge Foundation Award to Grow Justice Scholars Program
Middlesex College’s Center for Justice-Impacted Students (CJIS) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation that will be earmarked for the College’s Justice Scholars Program as well as for programming to support currently incarcerated students by bringing in supplemental educational programming within partner facilities.
Middlesex College Food Pantry Receives $4,000 Grant
The original Food Pantry Committee of Middlesex College visited a local supermarket November 14 to purchase food and other pantry items, including personal hygiene and cleaning products, using a $4,000 Spotlight Grant from the Edison Elks Lodge #2487.
Middlesex College Is Awarded a $3 Million Title V Grant To Bolster Services For Hispanic Students
The five-year Title V grant from the U.S. Department of Education will broaden the array of services Middlesex College provides for students, heighten the College’s ability to attract and retain Hispanic and low-income students and allow the College to deploy a new student success platform that will identify students in need of support and guidance.
Walking Tour in Perth Amboy Offers Insight Into Urban Planning Careers
Middlesex College’s Office of Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships held a tour of the City of Perth Amboy, followed by a luncheon and Q&A, on October 20 for students interested in a career in urban planning.
Middlesex College To Be a Cornerstone of the RWJBarnabas Health Workforce Partnership
The new partnership seeks to foster a talent pipeline through unique educational pathways and curricula for students at Middlesex College and Middlesex County Magnet Schools.
Middlesex College Students Ace Math Competition
The Middlesex College mathematics team was the top performing school in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the 2022-2023 American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Student Math League competition.
Middlesex College to Princeton University Pipeline is Up and Running
Ten second-year Middlesex College students were selected to participate in Princeton University’s Transfer Scholars Initiative (TSI) to take two Princeton-accredited courses from June 26 to August 18.
Middlesex College Announces New Leadership at Student Services as Part of Restructuring
To better support students with a more well-rounded approach, Middlesex College has named three new assistant deans to lead various aspects of student services at the College.
The Dalal Family Foundation, founded by a family of entrepreneurs and philanthropists, establishes an endowed scholarship at Middlesex College.
“It’s more than writing a check. We like to maintain a close relationship with the organizations we support,” said Nayan Dalal about his family foundation’s guiding philosophy toward philanthropy.
Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott receives L’Hommedieu Award from Middlesex College
Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred Scott, first female sheriff of Middlesex County and first African American sheriff of New Jersey, is the 2023 recipient of Middlesex College’s Paige D. L’Hommedieu Award.
Graduate of Middlesex College’s Success Bound is Now Harvard Bound
Success Bound gave Gustavo Merino Martinez a boost, he took it from there. The 18-year-old Perth Amboy native took advantage of Middlesex College’s Success Bound program to further his resume and experiences toward an acceptance to Harvard University.
Gabriella Grande ’23 Elected to Middlesex College Board of Trustees
Gabriella Grande, who recently graduated in May, was elected by her fellow classmates in the 2023 graduating class as graduating student representative to the Board of Trustees for the academic year 2023-2024.
Nurdan S Duzgoren-Aydin Named Dean of Business, STEM, and Health Professions
Dr. Nurdan S. Duzgoren-Aydin brings the wealth of nearly thirty years of international teaching, research, and administrative experience to Middlesex College.
Future Venue on Campus Will Host Rutgers Baseball Home Games
As part of Middlesex County’s Community, Innovation, and Opportunity (CIO) Strategic Investment Plan, Middlesex County and Rutgers Athletics have entered into a letter of intent, solidifying a partnership with the Scarlet Knight baseball program, spanning three to five years.
Kimberly Burnett Named Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
Kimberly Burnett, Middlesex County native and resident, began her new role as Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Middlesex College on July 10, 2023. She most recently served as senior manager in the Office of Communications under the Administration at Middlesex County local government
Colts Leave Track Nationals With Gold
The Middlesex College track team took home individual and relay national titles at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) track meet.
Two Standout Nursing Students Are Recognized With the DAISY Award
New Middlesex College graduate Kelbin Quintana and second-year student Christine Tverdov were the recipients of the DAISY Award, an honor for exemplary effort and care in the nursing profession.
Middlesex College Participates In ‘Some College, No Degree’ State-Wide Initiative to Get New Jersey Students Back on Track Toward Degrees
Middlesex College is one of 17 New Jersey institutions of higher learning to participate in a partnership to support a new statewide initiative – Some College, No Degree – to provide outreach and coaching to adult learners who stopped out of college and need support to re-enroll.
Middlesex College Job Fair Seeks Recruits for Adjunct Faculty Positions
Individuals with expert knowledge in a subject matter who hold at least a master’s degree are invited to apply for adjunct faculty positions across the College.
Middlesex College Takes Platinum and Gold in Global Marketing Competition
Middlesex College won two awards and two honorable mentions in the annual Hermes Creative Awards Program, administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals.
Middlesex College Celebrates New Dental Hygiene Clinic at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Middlesex College welcomed state and local officials, along with other distinguished guests including members of the College’s Board of Trustees and alumni, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a new Dental Hygiene Clinic on April 27, 2023.
Showcase at Middlesex College Shines a Light on Food Justice
Middlesex College will hold a Food Justice Showcase and Symposium at the College’s Studio Theater Gallery on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m. to highlight the issue of food justice within the local community and among incarcerated spaces.
Eric Carney is Named Middlesex College’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year
Eric Carney ’93 serves as President and CEO of Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood. As Alumnus of the Year, Carney will speak at the College’s 56th Commencement.
Middlesex College President Named One of New Jersey’s Top Higher Ed Influencers in 2023
President Mark McCormick was recognized as a higher education leader who is delivering the kind of education that is needed in N.J.
Middlesex College Professor Honored for Work Supporting Justice-Impacted Students
The American Association of Community Colleges honors Professor Alexandra Fields with the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award.
Celebrating Community College Month
All throughout the month of April, Middlesex College will spotlight an inspiring member of its alumni community.
Michael Nester Named Dean of Liberal Arts at Middlesex College
Michael Nester starts Middlesex College March 20, 2023 after a successful tenure at Camden County College.
Middlesex College Earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School Designation
Middlesex College announced that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation.
Perfection! Colts Make History on Opening Day
Nick Diaz pitches his way into the record books with a perfect game.
President Mark McCormick Is Named to the Junior Achievement of New Jersey Board of Directors
Dr. Mark McCormick is one of four new members added to the Board of Directors of JA New Jersey, which is dedicated to providing New Jersey’s youth with relevant experiential education in financial literacy, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and life skills.
High Schoolers at Middlesex County’s Magnet Schools Can Earn a College Degree at Middlesex College
A program launched by Middlesex College and the Middlesex County Magnet Schools will enable students to obtain an associate degree while still in high school.
Middlesex College Foundation Elects Three New Board Members
The Middlesex College Foundation recently elected Abhimanyu Diwaker, Keith Menscher ’16 and Priti Pandya-Patel to its Board of Trustees.
Nutrition Educator Credits Middlesex College For Building Her Confidence to Pursue Degrees
Teaching, learning, cooking, Melissa Keresztes ‘14 has a lot on her plate.
Paving the Way for College Success
Claudivel Batista started the Middlesex College pre-college program – Success Bound Youth Leadership Academy – when she was a rising senior at Perth Amboy High School, and is now firmly on the college track at Middlesex College.
Board of County Commissioners Shares Vision for 2023 at Middlesex College
Nearly 500 people gathered at Middlesex College’s Performing Arts Center for the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners’ annual Reorganization Meeting January 5, 2023.
Middlesex College Helps Adults Create a Better Future With FREE Health Careers Bootcamp in New Brunswick
A cohort of students, who first completed the Health Career Bootcamp trained and completed the Community Health Worker program at the College’s New Brunswick Center, are now ready to join the workforce.
A Passion for Cooking Leads to a Fulfilling Career as a Chef
Matthew Cowan ’19, a graduate of Middlesex College’s Culinary Arts program, has risen up the menu of area chefs and is now the lead chef at the Shackamaxon County Club in Scotch Plains.
A Taste of Italy Thanks to an Externship in Florence
Culinary student Yunmi Kim came away with a deep appreciation for high quality Italian ingredients while working and studying in the Tuscan capital city.
Colts Star Outfielder Ready to Play Division I Ball at Dayton
Braden Ramirez, the Middlesex College standout outfielder, signed his letter of intent to continue his baseball career at the University of Dayton last month.
Smithsonian Exhibit ‘Voices and Votes’ Now on Display at Middlesex College
Middlesex College is presenting “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” from December 1, 2022 to January 6, 2023.
Middlesex College Names Mark Finkelstein as Board Chairman
The Middlesex College Board of Trustees elected Mark J. Finkelstein Board Chairman at its Annual Meeting held November 14, 2022.
Donors and Recipients Gather to Celebrate Philanthropy, Underscoring the Impact of Scholarships
“I hope we can all give back to Middlesex College to keep the scholarships going because that’s what Middlesex is about – helping each other.”
Middlesex College Campus To Be Transformed Under a New Education and Infrastructure Plan
State and local government officials, along with school district officials, gathered at the Edison campus of Middlesex College, November 1, to announce the finalized Community, Innovation, and Opportunity (CIO) Strategic Investment Plan, part of the county’s Destination 2040 Strategic Plan.
Middlesex College’s Athletics Hall of Fame Will Hold Long-Awaited Induction Ceremony for Inaugural Class
Middlesex College has announced a date for the induction ceremony and dinner for the inaugural class of the Middlesex College Athletics Hall of Fame. The event, which will take place on campus, will be held on October 8, 2022.
Global Commercial Developer Commits $100,000 for Middlesex College Scholarships and Workforce Training
Middlesex College received a $100,000 donation from Trammell Crow Company, a global real estate development firm. Founded in 1948, the Dallas-based company has developed or acquired buildings valued at nearly $75 billion and employs 700 professionals across the U.S. and Europe.
Middlesex College Awards Its Highest Honor to Frank Pallone
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. was awarded the Paige D. L’Hommedieu Award from Middlesex College during a ceremony held on the College’s Edison campus on September 12.
Middlesex College Announces Passing of Longest-Serving Board Chairman
Dorothy K. Power, Chairman of the Middlesex College Board of Trustees, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age of 90.
Middlesex College Announces Inaugural Harvey Miller Award winners for Excellence in American Sign Language
Harvey Miller would come home after teaching at Middlesex College with tired hands and a huge smile on his face.
Overcoming Early Struggles, Alumnus Looks Back at Middlesex College as Paving the Way for Success
It’s been almost a year since Vincent Costanza started his tenure as principal of Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen.
Highest Honor: Keith Menscher Named Alumnus of the Year
Keith Menscher, a Middlesex College graduate from the class of 2016 and an attorney with McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, has been named the College’s 2022 Alumnus of the Year.
From Colts to Tigers: Two Members of the Class of 2022 Are Princeton-Bound
Liberal arts majors Nathalia Allenza ’22 and Thomas Emens ’22 received life-changing news of admission to Princeton University and major scholarship awards.
Tassels Turned: Middlesex College Celebrates 55th Commencement with a Return to In-Person Ceremony
The College’s 55th Commencement ceremony marked the first time since 2019 that College leadership, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests joined students and families under one roof to participate in the most important day of the academic year.
Devanshi Patel, Who Moved to the U.S. from Kenya, Continues Her Studies at Rutgers
Devanshi Patel of Piscataway, moved to the U.S. from Kenya a year ago and started classes at Middlesex College last summer. This fall, she will continue her studies at Rutgers, where she had been accepted to last year. Instead, she decided to attend Middlesex College, seeking to save costs and for a softer transition to life in America.
Veronica Bonilla Pursues a Bachelor’s in Advertising at Kean University
Veronica Bonilla of Perth Amboy will be pursuing a bachelor’s and majoring in advertising at Kean University. Her Middlesex College degree is the realization of a dream that began 10 years ago when she first came to the U.S. from Colombia at age 16.
Marine Corps Veteran Melvin Rodas Becomes a Scarlet Knight this Fall
Marine Corps veteran Melvin Rodas (Piscataway) is eager to become a Scarlet Knight when he joins Rutgers this fall.
Rafaela Martelo and Ana Martelo Transfer to Rutgers University, Continuing Their Mathematics Studies
Sayreville twin sisters Rafaela Martelo and Ana Martelo, both mathematics majors, have transferred to Rutgers University, where they are continuing their mathematics studies. They expressed their gratitude for the professors at Middlesex College, calling special attention to faculty in mathematics and physics.
Jessica Medina Graduates, Finishing What She Started Almost 15 Years Ago
For Jessica Medina, graduation means finishing what she started almost 15 years ago.
Middlesex College Student Newspaper Honored by Press Association
Quo Vadis, Middlesex College’s student newspaper, won eight awards – including two first-place finishes – in the 2022 New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) annual competition.
Middlesex College Celebrates Community College Month With a Return to In-Person Events
Community colleges across the country will host events throughout April to celebrate Community College Month in order to raise awareness about the broad impact community colleges have in their respective communities and beyond.
Scholarship Helps First-Generation Student Into a Healthcare Career
Jennifer M. Bejarano Huertas’ initial reaction to the announcement that she was selected for an ANY (America Needs You) scholarship was one of disbelief.