Middlesex College

Culinary Arts Professor Cindy Braun recently welcomed President McCormick to her Baking Fundamentals course for a hands-on baking lesson with students.

Working alongside student Avi Silva, President McCormick tried his hand at making chocolate chip cookies and Italian lemon cookies. The class also offered a few helpful baking lessons, which included using a spoodle to transfer dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and understanding the importance of consistent portioning and shaping when making cookies. 🍪

Students from our Veterans Club and staff from Military and Veterans Services recently visited the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park for a Connection Day.

Through games, music and conversation, our students and staff spent the afternoon connecting with residents, honoring those who served our nation and sharing time together. It was a meaningful afternoon of community and gratitude.

An aspiring nurse and Allied Health Pre-Professional major, Middlesex College student Hyunjun Nam was named a 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Global Leaders of Promise Scholar, receiving a $1,000 scholarship to help offset his tuition.

“I was in Korea this summer traveling with my family when I heard the news and I just started screaming,” said Nam smiling. “My family wanted to know what was happening and I said I had gotten a scholarship. It’s a big relief for me.”

The Leaders of Promise Scholarship is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is available to Phi Theta Kappa members from outside of the United States. Continue reading ➡️ https://bit.ly/47pG29V

Nothing like a crisp fall day spent with good friends. 🍂

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – a moment to raise awareness, support those impacted, and encourage everyone to learn the signs and symptoms of this detrimental illness for which about 20,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with each year. In support of this cause, members of the Middlesex College community participated in a “Wear Teal Day ” on September 24.

“Symptoms for ovarian cancer are often vague and may include bloating, changes in bowel/bladder patterns, and pelvic and abdominal pain,” said Elizabeth DeCarlo, program coordinator of the joint Middlesex College/Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing Program. “Unfortunately, there are no routine screenings for ovarian cancer. However, with self-awareness and open dialogue with your provider, further testing can be done.” Continue reading: https://bit.ly/4joEVyw

Finding your community starts with getting involved. 🙌

Students connected with clubs and organizations and explored different ways to get involved during the Student Engagement Fair!

Logan LeBuis graduated from Middlesex College in 2017 with a degree in Media Arts and Design. He chose Middlesex for its strong Advertising Graphic Design program, which stood out to him when he attended the a Spring Open House.

Logan also appreciated the collaborative environment because students worked together and supported one another rather than competing.

Today, Logan is a Senior Brand Designer at Mattel where he works on global brand campaigns and events.

His journey is a great example of how the skills and experiences gained at Middlesex College can help prepare students for careers in the creative industry.

Congratulations to Charlotte Quigley on 10 years of service as advisor to Middlesex College’s Upsilon Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society!

The President of Phi Theta Kappa recently sent a pin to recognize Charlotte for her decade of service and dedication to the chapter. With Charlotte’s support and encouragement, Upsilon Gamma members have earned regional and national recognition for their achievements, including PTK’s 2025 Distinguished College Project Award, Five-Star Chapter status, a REACH Award for membership development and Middle States Region Star Chapter recognition.

The chapter’s Commit-to-Complete initiative was also selected for publication in the 2025 edition of Change Makers: Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Student Leadership, one of only 15 projects selected from 450 submissions. Read about it here: https://bit.ly/4mpoWhx

Congratulations to Charlotte and for helping our highest-achieving students reach for the stars! ⭐