University Academic Affairs
Advancing Academic Excellence at Rutgers
Henry S. Turner Appointed Interim EVP for Academic Affairs
Please join us in congratulating Henry S. Turner, PhD, on his appointment as interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2025. A highly respected scholar and collaborative leader, Dr. Turner brings a strong commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and partnership across the Rutgers community.
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.
Denis Paré Receives the Daniel Gorenstein Memorial Award
Denis Paré, Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience, Rutgers–Newark, who has been named the 2024–25 recipient of the University’s Daniel Gorenstein Memorial Award. A special award ceremony and lecture, "How Do Emotions Facilitate Memory?," was held on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
David Case Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Rutgers’ David Case, professor emeritus of chemistry, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences for pioneering computational methods that revolutionize drug discovery and biomolecular research.
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.
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.
