Commencement Stories

Valedictorian Zakiyia Forbes Follows Through On a ‘Pinky Promise’

Zakiyia Forbes ’23, now at Columbia University, made good on her promise to her children to graduate from Middlesex College.

For Salutatorian Selvan Ramsamy, Chemistry is Catalyst for Inspiration and Discovery

Selvan Ramsamy ’23 of South Brunswick is eager to continue his science studies and research at Rutgers University.

For Jelicia Lewis ’23, the Road to Graduation Is a Story of Resilience and Self-Determination

Jelicia Lewis ’23 was faced with tragedy and instability throughout her youth, but perseverance and a network of support services, including the Equal Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program, helped her stay committed to her graduation goals.

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.