University Academic Affairs
Advancing Academic Excellence at Rutgers
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.
Rutgers E3C Innovation Grants Advance First-Generation Student Success
Rutgers’ Educational Equity and Excellence Collaborative (E3C) supports first-generation and modest-income students with resources, grants, and initiatives. Explore this year’s Innovation Grant awardees driving access, preparation, and academic success.
New Support Site for First-Gen Students
Congratulations to the Educational Equity and Excellence Collaborative on launching Scarlet First, Rutgers’ hub for first-gen and modest-income students navigating college with support, resources, and a sense of belonging.
Academic Affairs by the Numbers
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, at Rutgers’ three main locations and its biomedical and health sciences unit, our students and faculty make an impact every day.
