Brookdale has awarded three students funding to participate in study abroad programs in summer 2026. The Elaine Baran Scholarship was established to honor the life and achievements of Elaine Baran, a former faculty member of languages, who was dedicated to Brookdale and the global community alike. Her passion and motivation for promoting cross-cultural and global experiences were instrumental in the development of Brookdale’s international programs. Summer 2026 recipients of Brookdale’s Elaine Baran Scholarship are:

Hannah Post (Brick, NJ) is majoring in Fashion Design and Merchandizing. She will be participating in our faculty-led program to Milan and Florence, Italy.

Zachary Berger (Manalapan, NJ) is majoring in Hospitality Management. He will be participating in our faculty-led program to Rome, Naples, & Sorrento, Italy.

Keith Westpy (Hazlet, NJ) is majoring in Fashion Design and Merchandizing. He will be participating in our faculty-led program to Milan and Florence, Italy.

*******

Brookdale Community College offers semester long and short-term faculty-led study away programs all around the world. For additional information about international programs at Brookdale, contact the International Education Center, studyabroad@brookdalecc.edu, 732-224-2799 or visit us on the web at www.brookdalecc.edu/international.