The 2016 inductees into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni stand out for their rare professional achievements. But the most important career legacy for each of them? Helping others.
Two alumni—Camden mayor Dana Redd and police chief J. Scott Thomson—are presiding over the most optimistic era in the city's recent history.
The symposium “Exclusion to Inclusion: 250 Years of Women at Rutgers” reveals the long road toward achieving educational and scholarly equality.
“Procedural justice,” a fresh approach to criminal justice reform, asks that defendants and the court show mutual respect.
President Barack Obama delivers the 250th Anniversary Commencement address • Meet the 2016 members of the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni • Preparing student-athletes for careers • Getting out of a job rut • Revealing the real story of Wall Street women • Introducing Rutgers Health
After a three-year courtship, President Obama comes to Rutgers to deliver the 250th Anniversary Commencement Address.
Journalist Soledad O’Brien highlights a day of celebration as the commencement speaker.
Barry V. Qualls, the beloved English professor who charmed, amused, and counseled his students, retires.
Spring events to mark Rutgers’ commemoration of its 250th anniversary.
The coveted tomato is reintroduced during the university’s sestercentennial as the Rutgers 250.
How the operational staff at Rutgers prepared for President Obama's historic visit at the 250th Anniversary Commencement.
Lisa Kaplan is the keynote speaker for the Camden College of Arts and Sciences.
Rutgers University–Newark is redefining how honors students are chosen.
Advocating for Rutgers with our government representatives has paid dividends.
How the Rutgers Leadership Academy prepares student-athletes with the skills to achieve success after college.
Alumna Ashley Higginson attempts one last hurdle: competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
The Newcomb family supports Rutgers Big Ten teams and helps underwrite facilities upgrades.
Steve Pikiell takes over as the head coach of the Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team.
Former Scarlet Knights women’s basketball players have long been a source of pro talent for the WNBA.
Senior Jermaine Griffith earns a spot on the 2016 Guyana Olympic team.
The R Big Ten Build campaign is halfway to raising $100 million for athletics facilities.
A round-up of student-athlete achievements.
Women associated with Rutgers help produce the new feature film Equity.
The architecture of "vertical landscapes," using nature as our inspiration.
Alumnus Christopher Markus is the screenwriter behind some of the most popular movies today.
A learning abroad experience in Iceland, supported by donors, helped Laura Cain refine her art.
Landscape architect Denise M. Mattes helps revive parks in underserved neighborhoods in New York City.
Previews of new titles written by members of the Rutgers community.
Rutgers Health aims to reshape patient care in New Jersey and beyond.
Kathleen Jackson, of the School of Nursing–Camden, facilitates the effort to bring good food to city residents.
The Eric B. Chandler Health Center provides essential dental care, thanks in part to J&J.
Jonathan Keith, a professor of surgery, performs a new breast reconstruction procedure—to pleasing aesthetic and psychological effect.
Why people stay in a job they dislike.
Accolades for professors Joachim Messing and Richard H. Ebright.
The many sage investments of Omar Boraie.
Medical chemist Stacy Remiszewski is honored for a drug he created that prolongs the lives of certain cancer patients.
Sharon Rose Powell’s peer-mentoring program helps high school students confront peer pressure and become effective leaders.
U.S. Masters Swimming coach Edward H. Nessel uses unique training methods for his Olympic hopefuls.
As a political and corporate strategist, Steve Ayscue knows what it takes to design messages that appeal to the electorate.
Eric Luper, a chiropractor by day, writes for Mad Libs and authors books for young readers.
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