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Advancing Academic Excellence at Rutgers

Rutgers Makes Record-Breaking Gains in U.S. News Rankings

Rutgers University advanced significantly in the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, with Rutgers-New Brunswick ranked as the #15 top public university in the nation this year and all three of the university’s locations in Newark, Camden, and New Brunswick among the top 100 national universities for the first time in the ranking’s 40-year history.

Old Queens building with the Rutgers flags on the lamppost

National Academy of Sciences Elects Three From Rutgers

Monica Driscoll, Thomas Banks, and Helen Berman are recognized for their pioneering work and distinguished research.

Thomas Banks, Helen Berman and Monica Driscoll

Academic Affairs by the Numbers

29
Schools and colleges
300
Research centers and institutes statewide
71,000+
Undergraduate and graduate students

Faculty Year-End Excellence Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2022–2023 Faculty Year-End Excellence Awards!  Winners were selected by their colleagues in recognition of exceptional contributions to teaching, research, or public service.

Shawnika Hull poses with President Holloway