The Nest: April 2025

The monthly newsletter for alumni and friends of Stockton University

Stockton Foundation Gala Returns Home to Campus


The Stockton University Foundation’s Scholarship Benefit Gala returned to the university’s Galloway campus for the first time in 20 years on Saturday, April 26, and lit up the Campus Center with energy and purpose.  


Nearly 500 alumni, donors, faculty, staff, parents and friends made a lasting difference for Stockton students. Through their support, the event raised more than $330,000 toward scholarships, helping to provide meaningful financial assistance to students pursuing their academic and professional goals. 


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#OspreysEverywhere


Jason Lance, Qwishan Isaac and Bob Bolden '07 of Stockton's chapter of Omega Psi Phi volunteering at the AC Run Series April Fool's Half Marathon & 8K 🏃

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Health Care Executive, Alum Dwight McBee to Speak at Commencement


Health care executive Dwight McBee MBA ’15 will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremonies on May 16 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. 


McBee, who graduated from Stockton with a Master’s in Business Administration, will speak at both ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.


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"With the help of the Stockton Foundation Scholarship, I am now able to focus primarily on my schoolwork as opposed to having to work a full-time job just to afford to go to class."


Owen Gancy '27, Foundation Scholarship Recipient

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Upcoming Events:

Young Alumni Pour & Explore

Thursday, May 15

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Stockton Reunion

at Bar-A

Saturday, Jun. 14

Register

Stockton Day

at Morey's Piers

Sunday, Aug. 3

Save the Date!

See all upcoming alumni events here.

More headlines:

Monks' Visit Provides Glimpse into a Different Culture

Summit Preps Arts Groups to Commemorate America at 250

Conference Continues to Empower Students

Stockton Again Top 10 in the Country in Military Friendly Rankings

Bird's Eye View: Joe Donohue '75


"Be curious. Work hard at your studies. Take on subjects you might not be able to conquermy only failing grade was for Calculus III but at least I tried—because it still stretches your mind. Enjoy the beautiful campuses where you are learning in Galloway and AC. Go Ospreys!"


Read Joe's feature on our Class Notes page under Bird's Eye View!

Class Note: Dr. Jake Grootenboer '19, '21


Dr. Jake Grootenboer '19, '21 was named Clinical Director of the Clifton, NJ office of Professional Physical Therapy, where he works treating musculoskeletal and post-operative conditions with a special interest in return to sport rehabilitation.


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Alumni Business Directory Highlight:

Eva's Village


Alumni Owner: Howard Haughton '91


Eva’s Village empowers those in need by providing them with hope, support and resources to live stable, healthy and productive lives.

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