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Atlantic Cape Alumni Association

PURPOSE AND MISSION

The purpose of the Alumni Association is to strengthen the relationships between alumni, the community, and Atlantic Cape as well as to maintain among its alumni a spirit of fellowship and service in an effort to support the mission and educational goals of Atlantic Cape Community College. Our alumni are vital to the success and advancement of Atlantic Cape Community College. We encourage all alumni to be informed, involved, and invested.

There are many ways you can continue your relationship with Atlantic Cape after graduation. Attend alumni events, serve as a volunteer or ambassador, read the alumni newsletter and donate to the Atlantic Cape Foundation to support current and future students. Each and every gift, no matter the amount, has a significant impact on our students. To support the Alumni Association Scholarship, please click the button below.

Atlantic Cape's Alumni Association is open to all students who have earned a degree, certificate, or completed a program at Atlantic Cape Community College and the Academy of Culinary Arts. For more information about the Alumni Association, please contact Kristin Jackson at kjackson@atlanticcape.edu or (609) 463-3621.

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Save the Date for the 42nd Annual Restaurant Gala

Save the Date for Atlantic Cape Community College’s 42nd Annual Restaurant “Gala Goes Broadway”

Save the date for Atlantic Cape Community College’s 42nd Annual Restaurant Gala on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center’s Wildwood Ballroom in Atlantic City.

Annual Golf Tournament raised $75,000 for student scholarships in 2024

Annual Scramble “FORE” Scholarships Golf Tournament Raises Another Record Amount; Celebrates 20 Years at Cape May National

More than 150 golfers descended upon the Cape May National Golf Club on October 4 as the Atlantic Cape Foundation’s Annual Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament celebrated its 20th anniversary in Cape May by raising a record amount of $75,000 for student scholarships.

Last Chance to Register a Team and Secure a Sponsorship Opportunity for 2024 Atlantic Cape Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament

Atlantic Cape Foundation’s Annual Scramble “FORE” Scholarships Golf Tournament is only three weeks away, so don’t miss your chance to register a team or secure a sponsorship opportunity before the Thursday, September 19 deadline.

Academy of Culinary Arts Class of 2023 Alumna Jocelyn Caceres Named New Jersey’s 2024 Pathway Scholarship Recipient

Jocelyn Caceres, a member of Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts Class of 2023, has been selected as the State of New Jersey’s 2024 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar recipient.

Save the Date for the 2024 Annual Atlantic Cape Foundation Golf Tournament

Registration, Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities Now Available for 2024 Annual Atlantic Cape Foundation Golf Tournament

It’s that time of year again. Registration, advertising and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2024 Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation’s Annual Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, October 4 at Cape May National Golf Club.

The 2024 President's Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Award recipients with Dr. Barbara Gaba

Annual President’s Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Awards Dinner Recognizes Six New Honorees

The Atlantic Cape Foundation recognized six members of the college’s alumni during the Annual President’s Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 10 at Carême’s, student-run gourmet restaurant on the Mays Landing campus.

Students from the Academy of Culinary Arts display the scholarship funds raised check

Atlantic Cape’s Annual Restaurant Gala Raises Record Amount for Culinary Student Scholarships

Celebrating a Springtime in Paris, more than 840 guests attended the 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala and helped raise a record $306,210 towards student scholarships while also honoring three deserving members of the community on March 21 at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.

The President's Distinguished Alumni medal

Atlantic Cape Announces Recipients of this Year’s President’s Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Achievement Awards

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation will honor six alumni recipients at the 2024 President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 10, 5:30 p.m. at Careme’s Restaurant on the Mays Landing campus.

Borgata’s Travis Lunn and Tropicana’s Chef Demetrios Haronis to be honored at 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala will recognize Travis Lunn, president and chief operating officer, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, as its community honoree and Chef Demetrios Haronis, 1990 Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) alumnus and current executive chef at Tropicana Atlantic City, as its ACA honoree.

Academy of Culinary Arts students with Restaurant Gala raffle tickets that are now for sale

Tickets for Prize Packages and 50/50 Raffle Now Available for Purchase for the 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

Three exciting raffle ticket packages are now available for purchase to help support Atlantic Cape Community College’s 41st Annual Restaurant Gala to be held on Thursday, March 21, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Atlantic Cape's new baseball field

Atlantic Cape Breaks Ground on its New Mays Landing Campus Baseball Field

Atlantic Cape officially broke ground on its new $1.48 million baseball field of dreams on its Mays Landing campus on February 15 that will permanently bring the Buccaneers’ baseball program home in time for the 2025 season after spending the past decade playing its home games at Surf Stadium in Atlantic City.

Tickets, Sponsorships and Advertising Now Available for the 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

Tickets, sponsorships and advertising opportunities are now available for Atlantic Cape Community College’s 41st Annual Restaurant Gala to be held on Thursday, March 21, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.

Gina Harvell and Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba

Atlantic Cape Alum Gina Harvell Receives Rutgers Continuing Studies First Ever Lifelong Learner Award

Rutgers Statewide, Division of Continuing Studies Vice President Richard J. Novak presented Atlantic Cape alumna Gina Harvell with the inaugural Lifelong Learner Award, whose creation was inspired by her story, on Thursday, January 11 at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape alumna Soleil Yakita in the William Spangler Library

Atlantic Cape Alumna Soleil Yakita Turns Youthful Passion for Reading and Writing into Published Literary Work

From an early age, Atlantic Cape Community College alumna Soleil Yakita was exposed to time-tested and treasured fairy tales, such as popular children’s authors the Brothers Grimm and J.R.R. Tolkien to Hans Christian Anderson and others, by her mother and father.

Members of Atlantic Cape's Distinguished and Young Alumni take part in the unveiling of the Wall of Honor

Atlantic Cape Unveils President’s Distinguished and Young Alumni Wall of Honor

Atlantic Cape Community College officially unveiled The President’s Distinguished and Young Alumni Wall of Honor in J Building during a ceremony that brought many past honorees together for this special occasion on the Mays Landing campus on Tuesday, December 12.

Atlantic Cape's Men's Basketball team with former Head Coach and honoree Bobby Royal, Sr.

Atlantic Cape Honors Long-Time Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bobby Royal, Sr. During Pregame Ceremony

For nearly 40 years at Atlantic Cape Community College, former Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Athletic Director Bobby Royal, Sr. touched the lives of so many of his student athletes that his generosity has never been forgotten.

Thank you for your support on Giving Tuesday

GivingTuesday Donations Provide Record Amount of Support for Atlantic Cape Students in Need

Thanks to another tremendous outpouring of selfless giving and philanthropy this holiday season, Atlantic Cape Community College and the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation shattered its goal of $15,000 by more than doubling that amount with an astounding $30,878 raised during GivingTuesday on November 28.

Atlantic Cape 2010 and 2012 Alumna Nicole Schoenstein

Atlantic Cape Alumna and Current NASA Employee Nicole Schoenstein Dreamed Big and Reached for the Stars

Breaking out of one’s proverbial shell to realize their tremendous potential can be a difficult challenge that takes courage, perseverance and dedication. To find your passion, to shoot for the stars and literally achieve your dream working among them is the realization of years of hard work.

2023 Women of Wonder check presentation ceremony

Annual Women of Wonder Luncheon Recognizes Four Outstanding Cape May County Community Recipients

Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation and Cape May County Women’s Commission honored Tracey Boyle-DuFault, Sandra Lockhart, Terri Mascione and Jennifer Shirk at the 2023 Women of Wonder Luncheon on November 2 at The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City.

Save the Date for the 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

Save the Date for Atlantic Cape’s 41st Annual Restaurant Gala

The 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala, highly regarded as the premier food and beverage fundraising event in the Atlantic City area, will return to the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center on Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6-9:30 p.m.

Atlantic Cape Foundation raised $71,500 for student scholarships at the 2023 Annual Golf Tournament

Atlantic Cape Foundation Annual Scramble “FORE” Scholarships Golf Tournament Raises Another Record Amount for Student Scholarships

For the third consecutive year the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation’s Annual Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament raised a record amount to benefit students and scholarships on October 13 at Cape May National Golf Club.

Weina Dai Randel speaks at Atlantic Cape's Speaker Series event on October 3

Atlantic Cape Speaker Series Hosts Best-Selling Author Weina Dai Randel at Mays Landing Campus

Best-selling author Weina Dai Randel spoke of her upbringing, her writing style and purpose while also discussing her two latest novels at Atlantic Cape Community College’s Speaker Series event on October 3 at the Mays Landing campus in the Student Center/G Building lobby before dozens of attendees and admirers. The Speaker Series is proudly sponsored by the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation.

Annual Golf Tournament on October 13 at Cape May National Golf Club

Last Chance to Register for Annual Golf Tournament on October 13; Prizes Include $25,000 in Cash for a Hole-in-One and More

Time is running out to participate in the 2023 Atlantic Cape Community College Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament on Friday, October 13 at Cape May National Golf Club. Registration begins at 10 a.m., followed by a scramble format, with a shotgun-start at 11:30 a.m.

Women of Wonder event to be held on November 2, 2023 at The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City

Women of Wonder 2023 Award Recipients Announced; Tickets Still Available for Purchase

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation and the Cape May County Women's Commission are excited to announce the 2023 Women of Wonder award recipients, who will be recognized at this year’s annual event on Thursday, November 2, 11:30 a.m. at The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City.

Chris Mularz, Leslie White-Coursey, Jean McAlister, Stedman Graham, Dr. Barbara Gaba and Krista Fitzsimons at Speaker Series event on 9/26/23

Atlantic Cape’s Speaker Series Hosts Author and Businessman Stedman Graham at Cape May County Campus

Atlantic Cape Community College, along with its sponsors the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation and Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, hosted Stedman Graham, best-selling author, business advisor, and chairman & CEO of S. Graham Associates, at its Speaker Series event on September 26 at Atlantic Cape’s Cape May County campus.

Save the date for the Atlantic Cape Foundation Annual Golf Tournament at Cape May National Golf Club

Registration, Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities Now Available for Annual Atlantic Cape Foundation Golf Tournament

Registration, advertising and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation’s Annual Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, October 13 at Cape May National Golf Club.

Atlantic Cape Early College Program graduate Moustafa Nasr and Academy of Culinary Arts graduate Jocelyn Caceres at the Scholarship Recognition Ceremony

Atlantic Cape Awards $322,046 in Scholarships to 286 Students During 56th Annual Scholarship Recognition Banquet

The 56th Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation Scholarship Recognition Ceremony recognized the generosity of the college’s sponsors and donors along with the tremendous academic achievements of Atlantic Cape’s students by awarding 286 individual scholarships worth $322,046 on May 15 in the Jonathan Pitney Hall Gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus.

2023 President's Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner

Annual President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner Recognizes Five Atlantic Cape Alumni

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation recognized five members of the college’s alumni during the Annual President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 23 at Careme’s, the student-run gourmet restaurant.

2023 President's Distinguished Alumni Awards

Atlantic Cape President’s Distinguished and Young Alumni Honorees to be Recognized at Awards Dinner

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation and Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba will recognize five graduates of the college at 2023 President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 23, 5:30 p.m. at Careme’s Restaurant on the Mays Landing campus.

Last Call for Nominations for Atlantic Cape’s 2023 President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation is seeking final nominations prior to the upcoming January 30 deadline for its 2023 President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards, which have been presented annually since 2010 to Atlantic Cape graduates that have differentiated themselves through professional, public and community-based accomplishments.

Last chance to register for Oct. 14 Golf Tournament

Time is running out to participate in the 2022 Atlantic Cape Community College Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament, Friday, Oct. 14, at Cape May National Golf Club.

Atlantic Cape Foundation, Women’s Commission present Women of Wonder Awards Luncheon

The annual Women of Wonder Awards Luncheon presented by the Cape May County Women’s Commission and the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City.

Atlantic Cape Foundation Board President James Rutala, Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Barbara Gaba and 2022 President’s Distinguished Foundation Board Member Ed Blake at the June 22, 2022 Foundation board meeting.

Ed Blake named Atlantic Cape 2022 President’s Distinguished Foundation Board Member

Former Atlantic Cape Foundation Board member and Gala supporter Ed Blake was recognized June 22 as the 2022 President’s Distinguished Foundation Board Member for his years of dedicated service to Atlantic Cape Community College.

Atlantic Cape Foundation presents 2022 Scholarship Golf Tournament

Save the date for the 2022 Atlantic Cape Foundation’s Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament Oct. 14 at Cape May National Golf Club.

Students from Ocean City High School were among the 90 young women who attended TeenTech 2022.

AAUW Atlantic County and Atlantic Cape Community College host STEM careers event for teen girls

Ninety visiting high school students spent a day in hands-on, science-based workshops during TeenTech 2022 hosted by Atlantic Cape Community College on May 25.

Scholarship recipient Charlene Maycott with Atlantic Cape Foundation Board Secretary Stephen Nehmad and his wife, Diane, at the Scholarship Recognition Ceremony May 16, 2022 at the gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus of Atlantic Cape Community College.

156 Atlantic Cape students receive $322K in scholarships

The 55th Annual Scholarship Recognition Ceremony hosted by the Atlantic Cape Foundation celebrated the 156 scholarship recipients receiving 282 scholarships for the Fall 2022 semester, and the donors who made those awards possible.

Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba, center, poses for a photo with the 2022 Distinguished Alumni winners, from left, Jerome Ingram, Taylor Henry, William McCarrick, Terry Budd and Greg Lasher. The winners were honored at an Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Careme's.

Atlantic Cape Community College recognizes 2022 President’s Distinguished Alumni recipients

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation is excited to announce its five recipients for the 2022 President’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

Academy of Culinary Arts students gather on the dance floor to present a check for the funds raised at the 39th Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala March 31, 2022 at Harrah's in Atlantic City.

Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala raises $240K to benefit culinary students

An astounding $240,775 was raised at the 39th annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala, a scholarship fundraiser for students in the Academy of Culinary Arts.

Academy of Culinary Arts alum returns to Atlantic Cape for molecular gastronomy collaboration

Academy of Culinary Arts alumna Carole Trace was recently invited to show off her prowess and create a molecular gastronomy dessert for Chef Annemarie Chelius’ Baking and Pastry class, a skill she refined working in a famed Chicago restaurant.

Atlantic Cape scholarship recipients Megan Kazier and Briseida Olivera Moreno.

There's a scholarship for that at Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape offers hundreds of scholarship opportunities each year to new and current students made possible by the generous donations to the Atlantic Cape Foundation. Scholarships can cover the costs of tuition, fees and books.

2022 Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala invite

Atlantic Cape Foundation presents 39th annual Restaurant Gala

Tickets on sale now for the scholarship fundraiser March 31 at Harrah’s in Atlantic City honoring retired ACA dean Chef Kelly McClay and the Mullock Family of Cape May

The 2019 President's Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

Nominations open for Atlantic Cape’s Alumni awards

Nominations are now open for the Atlantic Cape Community College 2022 President’s Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award.

OceanFirst Foundation Board member Dr. Robert A. Previti, who is also a Trustee at Atlantic Cape Community College; Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba; Jeff Ropiecki, OceanFirst’s vice president of commercial lending; and Foundation Executive Director Jean McAlister hold up a check for the donation at the Mays Landing campus on Dec. 22, 2021.

OceanFirst donates $40,000 toward Atlantic Cape student scholarships

Atlantic Cape Foundation was recently named a recipient of a $40,000 donation from the OceanFirst Foundation that will be put toward student scholarships.

GivingTuesday raises nearly $6K for Atlantic Cape students and initiatives

Through the generosity of community supporters, Atlantic Cape Community College raised nearly $6,000 during its GivingTuesday fundraising campaign, which will go to help students in need.

Atlantic Cape to participate in GivingTuesday to benefit students

This GivingTuesday, the Atlantic Cape Foundation is asking South Jersey residents to consider donating to students at Atlantic Cape Community College.

3 honored as 2021 Women of Wonder by Atlantic Cape and Women's Commission

Michele Gillian, Chase Jackson and Marilyn Miller were honored Wednesday, Nov. 10 as Cape May County’s 2021 Women of Wonder for their contributions to the local community.

Atlantic Cape Foundation golf tournament organizers holding oversized check

2021 Atlantic Cape golf tournament raises $61,470 for student scholarships

The Atlantic Cape Foundation raised a record-breaking $61,470 toward student scholarships at its annual Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament last week.

Head shots of the women of wonder recipients

2021 Women of Wonder recipients announced; Tickets on sale now

The 2021 recipients of the Women of Wonder awards, organized by the Atlantic Cape Foundation and the Cape May County Women’s Commission, are Marilyn Miller, director of the Sam. S. DeVico Middle Township Senior Center; Michele Gillian, executive director of the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Chase Jackson, director of the Ocean City Arts Center.

Golfers stand on the Cape May National golf course

Register now for Atlantic Cape’s Oct. 15 golf tournament fundraiser

Help raise funds to support students in their academic pursuits by registering now for the 2021 Atlantic Cape Community College Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament Friday, Oct. 15 at Cape May National Golf Club.

Atlantic Cape President Barbara Gaba and Distinguished Foundation Member Award recipient Gary Hill

Gary Hill named 2021 President’s Distinguished Foundation Board Member Award recipient

Atlantic Cape Community College has selected longtime Atlantic City resident and philanthropist Gary Hill to receive the 2021 President’s Distinguished Foundation Board Member Award.

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Have an idea for an alumni engagement activity or want to host an event? Please contact Kristin Jackson at kjackson@atlanticcape.edu or (609) 463-3621.

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