Giving Societies

Thomas Edison State University has been providing distinctive undergraduate and graduate education for self-directed adults for 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 to further Thomas Edison’s mission. Donors who have established permanent named endowments are also recognized as members.

• Anonymous (3)
• Ahmed and Nadia Azmy
• Lee J. Bellarmino
• Kyle J. Bosley
• Allen G. Braithwaite III
• Michael J. Brewster Jr '93
• Natale S. 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 '81*
• Upendra J. Chivukula '22 and Lucrecia Chivukula
• Dennis W. Devery '05
• Wendy Dolber '88
• David M. Drukaroff '79
• The Estate of Beverley L. Evans '89
• Susan O. Friedman
• Helene Fuld Health Trust
• Richard and Donna Gillespie
• Ronald and Cheryl Gimbel
• Nancy and Guy Gloor
• Norman P. Hart '94
• H. Gary Heavin '02 and Diane Heavin
• The Estate of Helen Honara and Charles J. Honara
• Norma L. Horton '83
• The Estate of Helen Huebl
• James B. Kilgore
• Kimberlynn Kleasen and Glenn Thomas
• Eric R. Lear
• Clarence and Gloria Lockett
• Brian and Helen Maloney
• Michael Manzi '99 and Suzanne Manzi
• Larraine R. Matusak*
• John J. McCann '90 and Valerie L. McCann*
• Brinton P. Minshall '81*
• John Neary * and Irene Neary
• Daniel Negron Jr
• The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation
• Timothy F. O'Brien '06
• Maurice T. Perilli*
• George A. Pruitt
• S. John Quattrone* and Bess Quattrone*
• The Estate of Susan J. Renelt '89
• The Fred C. Rummel Foundation
• The Estate of Maria J. Sinibaldi '81
• Michael J. Smilack '95*
• Daniel J. Smilack
• Caroline P. Tompkins
• Michael R. Toscani and Lauren Murphy
• Paula Vaughan '98
• Carol Voorhees '15 and Randall Voorhees

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, 2025