Thomas Edison graduates overcome challenges Oct 11, 2009
Yesterday, however, four graduates of Thomas Edison State College achieved their own success as they obtained their bachelor's degrees at the college's 37th commencement ceremony, held in Patriots Theater at the War Memorial ... Many of the graduates of Thomas Edison State College are adults with career and family obligations, and overcome the odds of earning a degree in the face of demanding schedules. (NJ.com -- Times)
Edison college 'Military Friendly Aug 18, 2009
TRENTON -- Thomas Edison State College was named one of the nation's top "Military Friendly" schools by G.I. Jobs magazine, officials announced yesterday ... "This is an honor for us in an area where we aim to excel," said George Pruitt, president of Thomas Edison State College ... In praising the school, the ASCU said that Thomas Edison State College has been providing a wealth of programs for veterans of the U.S. military for more than 30 years. (NJ.com -- Times)
State colleges work hard Jul 16, 2009
Its members are: The College of New Jersey, Kean University, Montclair State University, New Jersey City University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Richard Stockton College, Rowan University, Thomas Edison State College and William Paterson University. NEW JERSEY WEATHER Newark, NJ. (NJ.com -- Times)
Give higher priority May 4, 2009
7 million and Thomas Edison State College, $300,000. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, 25 states have actually increased state aid by more than 15 percent. (NJ.com -- Times)
Site posts local liquor store prices for residents Mar 9, 2009
The site contains information on liquor stores around Rider University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, The College of New Jersey and Thomas Edison State College, according to the site. I wanted [CampusBeer. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
College blast state for cuts in payments to fund salaries Mar 4, 2009
The College of New Jersey and Thomas Edison State College will have to dig into their own wallets for a portion of staff compensation funds they thought New Jersey would pay. Already in a battle over flagging state aid, a consortium of nine public colleges, which includes the Ewing and Trenton schools, lashed out at Gov. Jon Corzine yesterday for cuts in a salary fund that reimburses them for staff and faculty raises negotiated by the state. (NJ.com -- Times)
MCCC students in honor society Mar 4, 2009
Berdecia, a senior fellow/director of the Center for the Positive Development of Urban Children at the John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy of Thomas Edison State College, affirmed the attributes of an exceptional teacher. "It takes compassion, a bottomless pit of patience, a heart for diversity and a longing to understand each student's needs," she said. (NJ.com -- Times)
• Legislature of hard knocks Mar 1, 2009
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna, who started at Ricks and finished his degree online from New Jersey's Thomas Edison State College, said he has not noticed a four-year degree playing a role in whether legislators value education. "From my experience, I can tell you that all lawmakers, regardless of their educational background, care about public education and want to work to improve Idaho's education system," he said in a statement. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
