The Nest: August 2025

The monthly newsletter for alumni and friends of Stockton University

Hailey Bidinger Recognized as 2025 Staller Writing Tutor

Senior Hailey Bidinger was recognized with the 2025 Paul D. Staller ’97 Writing Center Tutor Award for her commitment as a Peer Writer, carrying on a tradition of supporting the Stockton University community.

Learn more about this Stockton tradition!

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Stockton alumni were well represented at the Art of Surfing Festival in Ocean City 🏄🌊

📸 Featured: Rob Weiss '18, Susan Allen '09, Laura Birnbohm '12, Steph Polinski '02, Maria Baldino '19, Melissa Cappolina Everson, Aaron 'Bogy' Bogushefsky '07, Allie Wilson '23, Billy Tizol, Jr. '21, Eric Plyler '14 and Cooper Lysinger '28!

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DJ Campbell '24 Signs Contract to Play Overseas in Albania

Stockton University men's basketball alumnus DJ Campbell recently signed a professional contract to play for KB Apolonia of the Albanian Basketball Superliga, which is the highest level of basketball in Albania.

Details about DJ's contract!

"Because of my Foundation Scholarship, I was able to focus on my studies instead of picking up extra shifts at my job to cover tuition and travel costs!"

Tim Blaney, Jr. '25, Foundation Scholarship Recipient

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Political Science Alumna Wins National Award for Essay on Climate Change

Eline Xia '25, Political Science and Sustainability, was recognized for her research on extreme weather and mitigation policies by the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha this month.

Read about Eline's work!

All are welcome to these upcoming events:

Stockton Foundation Annual Golf Classic

Monday, Sep. 15

Faculty Forum: The Psychology of a Killer

Tuesday, Sep. 23

University Weekend Alumni Events

Saturday, Oct. 11

See all upcoming alumni events here.

More headlines:

Live-Work-Learn Program Leads to Jobs for Some After Graduation

New Cohort of Engelberg Scholars Ready to Give Back to A.C.

Stockton Creates Transfer Pathway with Bucks County Community College

Guggenheim Fellows Featured in Stockton’s Art Gallery

Bird's Eye View: Dawn (Celona) Leiser '10

"Penny Dugan had an entire class dedicated to being your authentic self. I knew more about my classmates than many of my friends. The rapport she helped us establish was something I have never experienced."

Read Dawn's Feature on our Class Notes page under Bird's Eye View!

Class Note: Charles Rafferty '87

Charles Rafferty '87 recently published The Appendectomy Grin, his sixteenth collection of poems to be published. He credits former Stockton professor Stephen Dunn with helping him become the writer he is today.

Alumni Business Directory Highlight:

The Union Market

Alumni Owner: Erin Buterick '05

The Union Market serves as an inclusive community space highlighting all things handmade, including full coffee, juice and smoothie bars, an all-day breakfast and lunch menu and freshly-baked pastries.

Save the Date: Ospreys Give Returns October 8-9!