(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, corporate partners, and community members enjoyed an evening of table games, a silent auction, and festive food and drinks at the Middlesex College Foundation's 14th Annual Casino Night fundraising event. The event directly supports the Foundation in their mission to enable students to obtain a quality, affordable education at Middlesex College through scholarships and enhanced educational experiences.
"Casino Night is where our community truly goes all in for students," said Middlesex College Foundation Executive Director Lisa Kelly. "Thanks to the generous and committed support of our donors, every hand played helps the Middlesex College Foundation to empower students, providing the critical resources they need to succeed and build a stronger future."
The Middlesex College Foundation was chartered in 1966 to provide educational opportunities for qualified students requiring financial assistance to attend Middlesex College. In the 2025–2026 academic year, the Foundation awarded $621,738 in scholarships, making 1,104 awards from 124 different scholarship funds available to 563 deserving students. Each award represents more than financial support—it exemplifies belief, encouragement, and a pathway forward.
"Casino Night has been not only the premiere fundraising event of the Middlesex College Foundation for the past decade, it has also provided an opportunity for the entire Middlesex College community—employees, alumni, and friends of the College—to have fun in raising funds for our students," said Middlesex College President Mark McCormick. "We are grateful to the team at the Middlesex College Foundation for their tireless work in raising funds to ensure that every student, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity to succeed."
Since 1967, the Middlesex College Foundation has committed to providing access to education and has distributed over $22.5 million in scholarships, financial aid, and grants to Middlesex College students.
Middlesex College, established in 1964, is a public, two-year institution of higher education located in the heart of New Jersey. With a main campus in Edison and centers in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy, Middlesex College offers over 90 degree and certificate programs encouraging its more than 10,000 students to explore, grow, and thrive. Middlesex College, through dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art educational facilities, and holistic student supports, is committed to providing a high-quality, affordable college education that provides every student an opportunity for growth and achievement. Middlesex College is Middlesex County's premier destination for lifelong learning and workforce training.
Since 1967, the Middlesex College Foundation has been committed to providing access to education, distributing more than $22.5 million in scholarships, financial aid, and grants to over 19,000 deserving students. From offering immediate assistance through the Student Emergency Fund and Resource Hub Food Pantry, to launching the Chromebook Ownership Program to bridge the digital divide, to supporting donor-funded initiatives that enhance academic programs and student life—the Foundation serves as the compassionate heart of Middlesex College and the vital support system that helps students achieve their educational goals.
