Giving Societies

Thomas Edison State University has been providing distinctive undergraduate and graduate education for self-directed adults for more than 50 years. But the University would not be where it is today without the support of many loyal donors whose generosity has impacted the lives of students. Giving back and paying it forward is a hallmark of TESU alumni and friends of the University. In our 50th Anniversary year, we launched Giving Societies to express our deep appreciation for all of those who help us further the mission of Thomas Edison. Together, we are changing lives.

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1972 Society

The 1972 Society recognizes the thoughtfulness of our supporters who have established and communicated their commitment of a legacy gift through their wills or estate plans or via permanent, named endowments to further Thomas Edison’s mission.

• Anonymous (3)
• Ahmed and Nadia Azmy
• Lee and Jill Bellarmino
• Kyle J. Bosley
• Allen G. Braithwaite III
• Michael J. Brewster Jr '93
• Natale Caliendo Jr*
• Robert E. Campbell
• Vanessa R. Canales '25 and Jose R. Canales
• Capital Health System
• Marjorie R. Carnevale '98* and Nicholas L. Carnevale*
• Harry A. Chadwick '78, '81*
• Upendra J. Chivukula '22 and Lucrecia Chivukula
• Dennis W. Devery '05
• Wendy Dolber '88
• David M. Drukaroff '75, '79
• Beverley L. Evans '89*
• Susan O. Friedman
• Richard J. Gillespie
• Ronald and Cheryl Gimbel
• Nancy and Guy Gloor
• Norman P. Hart '94
• H. Gary Heavin '02 and Diane Heavin
• Helene Fuld Health Trust
• Charles J. Honara
• The Estate of Helen Honara
• Norma L. Horton '83
• The Estate of Helen E. Huebl ’85
• James and Denise Kilgore
• Kimberlynn Kleasen and Glenn Thomas
• Eric R. Lear
• Clarence E. Lockett
• Brian T. Maloney and Helen Maloney
• Michael Manzi '99 and Suzanne Manzi
• Larraine R. Matusak*
• John J. McCann '90 and Valerie L. McCann*
• Brinton P. Minshall '81*
• The Estate of James E. Morgan '83
• Lissa Morrow-Christian '90
• John Neary * and Irene Neary
• Daniel Negron Jr.
• The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation
• Timothy F. O'Brien '06
• Maurice T. Perilli*
• George A. Pruitt
• The Punchello Family
  • Catharine A. Punchello '13
  • Juliette M. Punchello, Ed.D.
• S. John Quattrone* and Bess Quattrone*
• The Estate of Susan J. Renelt '89
• The Fred C. Rummel Foundation
• Maria J. Sinibaldi '81*
• Daniel J. Smilack
• Michael J. Smilack '95*
• William R. Spollen '79
• John P. Thurber and Constance Cloonan
• Caroline P. Tompkins
• Michael R. Toscani and Lauren Murphy
• Paula Vaughan '90, '98
• Carol Voorhees '15 and Randall Voorhees
• Melody S. Ward '18, '20, '22
• Gary Heavin '02 and Diane Heavin
• John Quattrone* and Bess Quattrone*

Edison Loyalty Society

The Edison Loyalty Society recognizes our most dedicated and loyal supporters who have made a gift to the University for three or more consecutive years. Membership is based on participation as every gift to the University creates opportunities for students.

President's Society

The President’s Society recognizes the University’s most generous donors within the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Annual donors of $500 or more are welcomed into The President’s society and their leadership support is vital to the University’s growth.

*deceased
Please note: Lists compiled as of June 30, 2026