Annual Golf Classic
2025 Golf Classic Achieves Record-Breaking Success for TESU Scholarship Fund
The TESU Foundation hosted its 31st Annual Golf Classic on Monday, May 5, 2025, at The Ridge at Back Brook in Ringoes, NJ, raising a record-breaking $105,000 in support of the TESU Scholarship Fund.
This annual event plays a vital role in helping TESU maintain affordable tuition for adult learners who balance work, family and education. Proceeds from the Golf Classic support the TESU Scholarship Fund, providing critical resources that empower students to pursue degrees that transform their futures.
Special thanks to our sponsors whose generosity made this record-breaking event possible:
Lear & Pannepacker, Fulton Bank, The Bank of Princeton, IBEW Local 269, PSEG, Capital Health, NJM Insurance Group, AllianceBernstein, Prudential Advisors, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Tropicale Foods, Creative Financial Group, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local Union #255 and Dr. Dennis Devery.
The program featured remarks from Mike Illum, CEO of Tropicale Foods and TESU alumnus. Illum earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and management in 2005 while balancing work and family responsibilities. His impressive career includes leadership roles at major brands such as Campbell's Soup, Keurig Green Mountain and Bolthouse Farms. A current Golf Committee member and former Foundation Board member, Illum continues to demonstrate unwavering support for the University.
Since 1995, the Golf Classic has been held in memory of Thomas C. Streckewald, a respected and well-loved TESU employee. Proceeds support the TESU Scholarship Fund, providing resources for adult students to continue their journeys toward earning a life-changing degree.
Save the Date
33rd Annual TESU Foundation Golf Classic
Monday, May 4, 2026
Sponsorship and Participation Opportunities Coming Soon.
The TESU Golf Classic represents much more than a round of golf. Since 1995, the event has been held in memory of Thomas C. Streckewald, a respected and well-loved TESU employee. Proceeds support the TESU Scholarship Fund providing resources for the University’s adult students to continue their journeys to earning a life-changing degree. Learn more about the history of the Golf Classic.
At Thomas Edison State University, we are committed to meeting the dynamic needs of working adults and their employers, and philanthropy plays a critical role in advancing this mission. This event is more than a round of golf — it is a catalyst that allows us to provide resources to deserving students pursuing life-changing degrees. Your generosity helps fulfill that important role, and I cannot thank you enough for your partnership and support."
Dr. Merodie A. Hancock
President, Thomas Edison State University