University Academic Affairs
Advancing Academic Excellence at Rutgers
Rutgers Plant Biologist James Simon Elected to the 2025 National Academy of Inventors
Congratulations to James Simon on being named to the National Academy of Inventors, celebrating his decade of innovation developing disease-resistant basil and strengthening food systems around the world.
Welcome to Jose A. Aviles, Ed.D, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success
Rutgers is pleased to welcome Dr. Aviles who is joining Rutgers in this new position to enhance our mission-driven work and create new opportunities for institutional excellence.
Inclusive Education Empowers Every Learner
Rutgers University Academic Affairs is accelerating digital accessibility to meet updated ADA Title II rules by April 2026. Led by RADR in collaboration with UOES and OITA, the initiative focuses on accessible course content, websites, and procurement, utilizing Universal Design for Learning principles, captioning, alt text, and accessible syllabi. Tools like Canvas Ally, TidyUP, and design toolkits help faculty improve scores and compliance, with training, badges, and RBS best practices driving campus-wide impact.
Rutgers Welcomes Dr. Keena Arbuthnot as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Rutgers University proudly welcomes Keena Arbuthnot, PhD, as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer. A distinguished professor and nationally recognized scholar, Dr. Arbuthnot brings nearly two decades of higher education leadership. Known for advancing innovation, student success, and data-driven decision making, she will guide Rutgers’ academic vision and foster excellence in teaching, research, and institutional effectiveness.
Academic Affairs by the Numbers
Undergraduate and graduate students
Schools and colleges
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Faculty Year-End Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the 2024–2025 Faculty Year-End Excellence Awards winners! The winners were selected by their colleagues in recognition of exceptional contributions to teaching, research, or public service.
Congratulations to the AY 2025–2026 Research Council Award Recipients!
We are proud to recognize the exceptional faculty selected for this year’s Rutgers Research Council Awards. Check out the full list of winners and their exciting projects.
2025–26 Cheryl Wall Faculty Fellowships Recipients!
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025–26 Cheryl Wall Faculty Fellowships. Fellowships recognize full-time faculty committed to addressing issues faced by the university's diverse student population. The fellowships pay tribute to Dr. Cheryl Wall, who was a champion of these efforts, pioneered cluster hiring at Rutgers, and helped guide various diversity projects.
Showcasing Excellence
Throughout New Jersey, Rutgers students and faculty make an impact every day.
