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Brookdale Community College

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day: • 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes. • 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need. • 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. • A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship. • Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average. With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings. Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

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At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the...

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Join us for a special book signing and picnic featuring Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, DC. Attendees can hear her read from her new book for children, I Can Learn to Be Brave, which will be released by Penguin Books on July 7. Copies will be available for purchase on-site, along with her New York Times bestseller How We Learn to Be Brave (for adults).
Admission is free, and all ages are welcome!&nbsp;

Local Event: Mariann Edgar Budde book event

Mariann Edgar Budde book event

Join us for a special book signing and picnic featuring Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, DC. Attendees can...

Algonquin Arts Theatre

Based on the hit film, Shrek: The Musical is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle filled with outrageous characters and irresistible humor. Join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and a host of familiar fairy-tale favorites on a heartwarming adventure about love, acceptance, and finding your place in the world.

Local Event: SHREK: The Musical; July 11-July 26

SHREK: The Musical; July 11-July 26

Based on the hit film, Shrek: The Musical is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle filled with outrageous characters and...

Garden State Classical Academy in Sea Girt has been selected by the Denise Catalano &amp; Jerry SpumbergTrust to offer multiple full scholarships to children of veterans in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
The new scholarship opportunity will help qualifying families access a Christian classical education centered on academic excellence, character, citizenship, and virtue.
As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Garden State Classical Academy is honored to partner with the Trust to recognize the service and sacrifice of America&rsquo;s veterans by investing in the education of their children.
Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the upcoming school year. Families of veterans who are interested in learning more or applying are encouraged to visit the Garden State Classical Academy website.
Garden State Classical Academy is an independent Christian classical school located in Sea Girt, New Jersey, serving students in preschool through fifth grade.
Learn more and apply at gsclassical.org.

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New Scholarships for Children of Veterans...

Garden State Classical Academy in Sea Girt has been selected by the Denise Catalano & Jerry SpumbergTrust to offer multiple full scholarships to...

New Scholarships for Children of Veterans Announced at Garden State Classical Academy

🌱 Patch AM: No Manasquan Or Belmar Police...

You won’t want to miss Mariann Edgar Budde book event on the Manasquan Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: No Manasquan Or Belmar Police Officers Received Major Discipline In 2025

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No Manasquan Or Belmar Police Officers Received...

No police officers in Manasquan, Belmar, Wall Twp. or Spring Lake received major discipline in 2025.

No Manasquan Or Belmar Police Officers Received Major Discipline In 2025

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Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding Headed For NJ Again

Heavy rain and damaging winds could be back on Thursday and Friday, according to the latest forecast.

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🌱 Patch AM: How a new shot-clock rule could...

Coming up: Mariann Edgar Budde book event on the Manasquan Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a new shot-clock rule could soon change games in Manasquan.

Caitlin Donovan Appointed To Be New Belmar Mayor

There will be a Belmar mayoral election in November. It's Donovan, a Democrat, vs. current Councilman Michael DeBlasio, a Republican.

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