Thomas Edison State University

Completing Math for the Trades at Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers could earn you credits toward your TESU degree 🔨. Request your proof of completion and we'll take it from there! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4vtoQuy

On The Sunny Side of the Street. 🔆

This Juneteenth, TESU is proud to commemorate the holiday alongside the NJ State Library, an affiliate of TESU, with a FREE virtual author talk on June 24 at 12PM! Celebrate freedom and history by hearing the powerful story of James Collins Johnson, a man who escaped slavery, built a life in Princeton, and triumphed in the fight for his freedom. Join us in honoring this day of freedom and register now here: https://www.njstatelib.org/event/virtual-author-talk-the-princeton-fugitive-slave-the-trials-of-james-collins-johnson/

100 days until commencement! 🎓✨
You’ve grown, pushed through, and shown up and now the finish line is in sight.

Keep it 💯 with us: What's your proudest moment from your time here?
Let us know in the comments!

P.S. Commencement registration is coming soon. Stay tuned so you don't miss a thing!

Congratulations to Michael Mancini, VP of Institutional Strategy & COO at Thomas Edison State University, on his selection for the 2026–27 Executive Leadership Academy!

Michael is one of just 36 higher education leaders chosen nationwide through a competitive selection process, joining a cohort of provosts and vice presidents preparing for presidential and chancellor roles. The Academy is a collaborative program offered through American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Council of Independent Colleges, and the American Academic Leadership Institute, focused on leadership development, mentorship, and professional networking.

Since joining TESU in 2018, Michael has been a cornerstone of the university's strategic direction. As President Dr. Merodie A. Hancock shared, his selection is "a well-deserved recognition of his talent, dedication and potential."

Here’s to the next chapter of an already remarkable career. 👏

🔗 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3S5GDcJ

Today, the Thomas Edison State University Board of Trustees approved the awarding of degrees to 551 June graduates. Congratulations to our newest alumni!

Your edX MicroBachelors™ in Chemistry for Health Professions isn't just coursework, it's a head start on your degree.💡Those credits could count toward college. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4e0onde

For Justin Fox, BSAST ’12, the nuclear energy workforce ladder isn't just something he climbed — it's something he's actively building for others. A senior manager at PanTeXas Deterrence, Justin championed an educational partnership that opens degree pathways for 4,800 employees at the Pantex Plant and Y-12, giving them academic credit for the hands-on experience they've spent careers building. Nearly 80 are already enrolled, with 150 more in the pipeline — and Justin is right there with them, pursuing a B.S. in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology himself. Read his story: https://bit.ly/4vwW7om

Yesterday, the NJ Senate Higher Education Committee and Senate Labor Committee held a joint hearing on AI's impact on New Jersey's workforce. TESU President Merodie A. Hancock joined leaders from NJ’s colleges and universities to help shape the state's response to one of the most transformative shifts in higher education and employment.

“We are preparing our working adult students to remain competitive and advance in an AI-enabled economy while helping employers access a workforce that is AI-literate, ethically grounded, and adaptable. Rather than training for a single tool or methodology that may become obsolete, we focus on developing critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to continuously learn and adapt as technology and workforce needs evolve.” - Dr. Merodie A. Hancock

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