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Laura Cuesta Receives Cambridge University Press Award for Excellence in Social Policy Scholarship

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Cuesta on receiving the Cambridge University Press Award for Excellence in Social Policy Scholarship for her groundbreaking research comparing child support policies across five countries. This award-winning work provides valuable insights into policies that strengthen the economic well-being of children and families worldwide. The research was supported by the Rutgers University Research Council Awards, which are funded by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, as well as by the Center for Latin American Studies Small Grant Fund and the Global International Collaborative Research Grant.

Laura Cuestra

Rutgers Hosts New Jersey Higher Education AI Summit with Governor Sherrill and State Leaders

Rutgers University welcomed Governor Mikie Sherrill, state officials, and higher education leaders from across New Jersey for the New Jersey Higher Education AI Summit presented by the NJ AI Hub. Dr. Keena Arbuthnot, speaking on behalf of Rutgers President William F. Tate IV, highlighted how artificial intelligence can advance teaching, learning, and research while strengthening partnerships that support student success, innovation, and statewide economic growth.

Dr. Arbuthnot speaking at the podium

Congratulations to Eva Andrei on Earning the 2026 Kavli Prize

Rutgers proudly celebrates physicist Eva Andrei, the first Rutgers faculty member to receive the prestigious Kavli Prize in Nanoscience. Her pioneering research in twistronics has transformed quantum physics and advanced discoveries with the potential to reshape computing, energy, and medical technologies.

Eva Andrei

Rutgers Honors Dr. Reynold A. Panettieri Jr.

Congratulations to Reynold A. Panettieri Jr., vice chancellor for translational medicine and science at Rutgers Health, on receiving the 2025–26 Daniel Gorenstein Memorial Award. An internationally recognized physician-scientist, Dr. Panettieri is honored for his groundbreaking research in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, visionary leadership, and longstanding commitment to innovation, mentorship, and service at Rutgers.

Reynold A. Panettieri, Jr., M.D., Vice Chancellor for Translational Medicine and Science at Rutgers Health

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