Doug Rouse
@DougRouse1070
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively” - Bob Marley
Highlights from the @UCCFoundation Close the Gap event, which raised more than $65,000 for students in Operation Graduation 💰🎓
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the 10th Annual Close the Gap Cocktail Reception raised over $65,000! Be sure to check out photos from last night's event here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCmF4U bit.ly/44zyiSr . . @ucnj_owls
The Foundation team is ready for business for the 10th Annual Close the Gap.
Join the Foundation’s YPC and be part of a dynamic group of emerging changemakers who are passionate about giving back, building community, and making an impact. Hear from @ucnj_owls alumni, Carlos & Nicole, about why they joined—and why you should too! bit.ly/4kApJve
We’re launching a bold new initiative at @ucnj_owls to tackle the #1 barrier to graduation: math. We are proud to introduce the Math Momentum campaign, a new effort designed to help students complete a required math course in their 1st semester. bit.ly/408LWcC
We’re deeply grateful to Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC for their generous donation to our Close the Gap event on 7/15! Here’s to building a future where every student at @ucnj_owls has a chance to thrive. Interested in supporting? Visit: bit.ly/4nzQXop
I am so excited to welcome @RyanMcDevitt13, Phyllis Mirabella and Amit Patel to the Foundation Board. I look forward to working with you to expand our mission and impact more students in our community. Thank you so much for being a part of our mission!
We are thrilled to welcome three outstanding leaders to our Board of Trustees, each bringing a strong passion for education, equity, and community advancement: Ryan McDevitt, Phyllis Mirabella, Amit Patel. Please join us in welcoming them! @ucnj_owls bit.ly/4ev2Ho5
So proud of our team and board that dedicated themselves to making a difference.
As we wrap up another incredible fiscal year at the Union County College Foundation, we are filled with gratitude! Thanks to our generous donor family, we’ve made a lasting impact on the lives of @ucnj_owls students. bit.ly/4eyEwW2
Access to education should never depend on zip code or circumstance. That’s why @NorthfieldBank is proud to support Close the Gap, a powerful initiative focused on leveling the playing field for @ucnj_owls students striving toward a college degree. bit.ly/44yeqyO
We are proud to recognize Cengage as a Gold Sponsor of this year’s Close the Gap event. Their steadfast commitment to advancing student success and educational equity is invaluable to our mission. . . Interested in attending? Click below: lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/G53IPFp/ctg…
Great day out at the @ElizNJChamber Golf Outing today with the @ucnj_owls crew. Thank you to @MayorBollwage for all your support!

We are proud to host the 10th Annual Close the Gap Cocktail Reception on 7/15/2025, honoring two extraordinary women who embody leadership, service, and the power of education: Deborah Enix-Ross, Esq. & Dr. Margaret McMenamin. For more info., please visit: bit.ly/4jjV9FJ
The Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Margolies Family Transfer Scholarship to Lucas Dasilva & Rachel Sweet. Each student will receive up to $25,000 per year for the next two years to support their bachelor’s degree attainment. bit.ly/4j8VavR
Great night out celebrating with Union County Police Chiefs Association at their annual cigar night. This event helps raise vital funds to support their Union County College Foundation scholarship and help fund the @ucnj_owls food insecurity program.
Join us on 5/19! Help raise funds for @ucnj_owls students. ucpca.org/events-1
UCNJ was recognized as a Finalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence! 🦉 To celebrate, the College hosted a livestream party for students, faculty, and staff to cheer on our representatives at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. 🏛️
We are thrilled to share some incredible news. Doyle and Melanie Armstrong have generously established an endowed scholarship in loving memory of Doyle’s mother, Shirley Armstrong. This meaningful memorial will provide vital support to @ucnj_owls students!
Thank YOU to all of our wonderful sponsors for supporting this year's golf outing! We can't wait to see you on Monday, April 28 at @fiddlerselbowcc. . . Because of you, we are truly able to accelerate the pace of student success at @ucnj_owls!
(1/4) 🏆 Spotlighting another incredible Aspen Prize finalist: @ucnj_owls! Located just 45 minutes outside of New York City, UCNJ serves 11,000 students, including a high percentage of adult learners and hashtag#Pell students.