Charter Oak State College Foundation

🎓 Celebrating a Legacy. Building the Future.
After 28 years at Charter Oak State College — including 18 years as President— Ed Klonoski will retire on June 30, 2026.
President Klonoski’s leadership helped shape Charter Oak into what it is today: expanding online education, launching degree majors, securing and sustaining accreditation, and introducing master’s degree programs. Along the way, he presided over 18 commencements—each one a celebration of student success and opportunity.
Continuing their commitment to student success, Ed and Angela Klonoski have established the Ed & Angela Klonoski Presidential Legacy Fund, an endowed scholarship supporting future students.

We invite YOU—our alumni, friends, and community—to help us finish strong ... to out-give Ed & Angela and RAISE $18,000 towards their endowment scholarship!
💡 As of June 10, we are at 40% of our goal ... Let’s come together and invest in the next generation of Charter Oak students.
👉 https://bit.ly/PresidentialLegacyFund
Every gift matters. Every dollar opens a door.

✨ 25 Years. Hundreds of Lives Changed. Countless Dreams Unlocked. ✨

Women in Transition (WIT) began with one bold question—and became a movement to help single moms earn their degree and transform their futures!

Today, over 330 women have graduated, they lead, serve, heal, and inspire the next generation.

Here’s to the WIT Program and the women who dared to begin again 💫

The afternoon also honored the visionaries who made WIT possible. Legacy of Brilliance Awards were presented to:
Theresa Hopkins Staten, President, Eversource Energy Foundation
Bob and Margaret Patricelli, Patricelli Family Foundation
Alexis Safo-Agyeman, Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
In addition, Dr. Merle Harris received the Distinguished Visionary Award, recognizing her foresight, leadership, and enduring impact.

Thank you to the women of WIT Janee Folston and Shonda McLennon for boldly sharing their stories and empowering the next generation.
Here's to 25 more years!

- Support Moms Here Today - https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CharterOakStateCollege/WIT-25YearsPlus.html

Honor the journey. Celebrate the milestone. Pay it forward.

✨The Class of 2026 Senior Legacy – Program Book Tribute is a meaningful way to commemorate Graduation Day while supporting future students.
A tribute ad allows you, your family, or friends to share a short message of pride, gratitude, or congratulations that will appear in the official Commencement Program Book, listed by graduate last name.

🎉 Deadline Extended!
You now have until Wednesday at midnight to submit your tribute.
For a minimum contribution of $20.26, you can include a 15‑word congratulatory message such as:
“Congratulations, [Graduate] Sarah—so proud of all you’ve accomplished! Love, [Mom and Dad]”
“We did it! Thank you, [honey], for your support that gave me the encouragement — [Graduate, Class of 2026!]”
📣 Share this message with family and friends so they can Celebrate your success. Honor those who support you.
✨ The Gift that Gives: all tribute ad contributions directly support the Senior Legacy Scholarship Fund, helping provide financial scholarships to other Charter Oak State College students—making your celebration a gift that pays it forward.
Follow the link to submit your tribute >> https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CharterOakStateCollege/SeniorLegacyFund.html