Rutgers–Newark Highlights Programs that Fuel Social Mobility
March 24, 2026
Rutgers University–Newark is showcasing programs that have supported its U.S. News & World Report ranking as #5 in the nation for social mobility.
For the second consecutive year, the university has continued its reputation as a leader in advancing opportunity, especially for RU-N’s many first-generation college students and Pell Grant recipients.
The first-floor entrance of Dana Library features posters from 15 programs so that the campus-wide community can learn more about the initiatives and their success. They will be on display until June.
“This particular exhibition is to bring all students, all faculty, all in so they can have this exposure,’’ said Vice Provost Luis Rivera.
Social mobility is defined as the ability to move up the economic and professional ladder. The programs showcased have helped clear a path for students to develop and attain career goals, in addition to finding pathways to graduate school, said Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson.
Reposted from Rutgers Newark