Rutgers–Newark Kicks Off 80th Anniversary Celebration with Focus on Legacy, Opportunity
May 1, 2026
Rutgers University–Newark celebrated its 80th anniversary at an event that honored its role as a gateway to opportunity and a bedrock of the city and state’s economic and cultural life.
On April 30, 1946, a law signed by the governor of New Jersey merged Rutgers University with the University of Newark, RU-N’s predecessor, creating the institution that exists today.
With 88 percent of its student body from New Jersey, Rutgers–Newark has evolved to produce internationally regarded, real-world research, often in collaboration with city residents and grassroots organizations. It helps fuel New Jersey’s economy and nurtures its artistic life.
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