Advancing Academic Excellence at Rutgers
Rutgers Faculty Demyan Prokopchuk and Maxime Van de Moortel Awarded Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship
Congratulations to Rutgers faculty Demyan Prokopchuk and Maxime Van de Moortel on receiving the prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship, which honors outstanding early-career scholars. Their groundbreaking research in sustainable chemistry and mathematical relativity advances discovery, innovation, and real-world impact across science and mathematics.
Rutgers Statewide Partnerships Expand Access to Rutgers Degrees in Local Communities
Rutgers Statewide Partnerships help community college students earn Rutgers bachelor’s degrees close to home through seamless transfers, personalized advising, and a “Communiversity” model that blends local campuses with university resources.
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Inaugural Symposium on AI in Higher Education
Watch the University Librarian’s inaugural symposium, exploring the 2025–2026 theme, Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. See faculty, librarians, and academic leaders examine AI’s impact on teaching, learning, research, and ethical adoption.
Upcoming Events
Nominate Outstanding Faculty for the Year-End Excellence Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025–2026 Faculty Year-End Excellence Awards. This is your opportunity to recognize and celebrate faculty members who have made exceptional contributions to teaching, research, or public service.
Deadline: March 9, 2026.
Rutgers-New Brunswick Named Top Producer of Fulbright Recipients for 2025-2026
Eleven Rutgers students earned prestigious Fulbright grants this year, cementing the university’s status as a global leader in international educational exchange.
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.
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