Invention

Invention is the magazine of Thomas Edison State University, which keeps alumni, supporters, students and friends abreast of news from the University, including new programs and services, special events and alumni profiles and updates.

Fall 2026


cover of Invention magazine, Fall 2026 issue

  • Right Where She Belongs: Rebecca Mentor, BSN ’25
  • Rolling for Degrees: Robert Hightower, M.S. ’26 and Andora Hightower, MPSL ’25, B.A. ’11
  • Ready for What’s Next: Raheem Mayes, B.S. ’26, A.S. ’24
  • The Confidence to Lead: Christine Albano, DBA ’25
  • Leading by Listening: Philip Rasaw, B.A. ’26
  • Chipping Away at Her Degree: MaryAnn Fernandes, MSN ’26, BSN ’14
  • Built for Resilience: David W. Garwood, DBA ’26, M.S. ’23, B.S. ’22, AAS ’13
  • Directing Her Future: Patricia Childress, B.A. ’26
  • Closing the Gap: Hector Nickolas Martinez, B.S. ’26
  • A Lesson in Perspective: Mitchell Horn, DBA ’26
  • Scenes from Commencement
  • University reports 11% increase in total degrees as enrollment rises
  • Bradshaw etchings get new exhibit space
  • Harmon appointed new provost
  • New 30-credit graduate degrees to expand access and affordability
  • TESU Foundation appoints new board members
  • Meet a TESU Genius: Karen Schober, DBA ’26, MBA ’23, B.A. ’15

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