Advancing Academic Excellence at Rutgers
Announcing the Inaugural Executive Faculty Fellows
Rutgers announces its inaugural Executive Faculty Fellows, five faculty members who will collaborate with university leadership to strengthen faculty engagement, advance institutional priorities, and enhance the faculty experience universitywide.
Rutgers Recognized for Excellence in Social Mobility
In U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, Rutgers–Newark ranks No. 6, Rutgers–Camden No. 16, and Rutgers–New Brunswick No. 3 in the Big Ten for social mobility, reflecting the university’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and improving economic prospects for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Rutgers Achieves Highest U.S. News Rankings
Rutgers–New Brunswick, Rutgers–Newark, and Rutgers–Camden rank among the nation’s top 50 public and top 100 national universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, achieving their highest public university rankings to date.
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.
How Rutgers Helped Storybook Land’s Owner Succeed
Discover how J.J. Fricano earned his Rutgers business administration degree at Atlantic Cape Community College while helping run Storybook Land, applying classroom lessons to strengthen his family business and advance his career.
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.
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Showcasing Excellence
Throughout New Jersey, Rutgers students and faculty make an impact every day.
