University Academic Affairs
Advancing Academic Excellence at Rutgers
Thomas Nosker, Inventor of Recycled Plastic Lumber, Receives Highest Honor for His Work
Congratulations to Rutgers Professor Thomas Nosker on being named a 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellow! His groundbreaking work in recycled plastic lumber has revolutionized global infrastructure and environmental sustainability. With over 82 patents and counting, his contributions continue to shape a brighter, greener future.
Nominate Outstanding Faculty for the Year-End Excellence Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2024–2025 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.
The deadline to submit nominations is March 14, 2025.
Rutgers Health Medical Sociologist Shawna Hudson Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Congratulations to Shawna Hudson, Rutgers Health medical sociologist, on her election to the National Academy of Medicine. Hudson's groundbreaking research and community initiatives have significantly improved healthcare for vulnerable populations. This prestigious honor reflects her impactful work in advancing health equity and transforming care for underserved communities.
Six Rutgers Faculty Receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for 2024–2025
Congratulations to the faculty members honored with the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards for the 2024–2025 academic year! Their achievements reinforce Rutgers' proud standing as a leading Fulbright-producing institution since 2009.
Academic Affairs by the Numbers
Presidential Faculty Diversity Initiative
A diverse faculty is a cornerstone of academic excellence. By reaching out far and wide to recruit a diverse cohort of faculty who will then be supported, mentored, and developed in a way that fosters retention and eliminates isolation, Rutgers will set in motion a self-reinforcing academic community that is committed to diversity and inclusive excellence.
A universitywide Presidential Faculty Diversity Initiative strategically aligns with the overarching goals set out in our Diversity Strategic Plan. Each of the programs within the Presidential Faculty Diversity Initiative is designed to help further Rutgers’ goal of diversifying its faculty and graduate community.
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.
