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School of Arts and Sciences Holds Celebratory and Reflective Convocation, Shining a Light on Student Stories for a Full House

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The Rutgers-New Brunswick School of Arts of Sciences staged a spirited sendoff for a record number of graduating seniors in the Class of 2026, holding four convocation ceremonies over two days that packed Jersey Mike’s Arena with graduates and their families.

With Tough Love and a Relentless Focus on Study Habits, a Rutgers Program Prepares Aspiring Doctors and Other Healthcare Hopefuls

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The ODASIS program, which stands for Office for Development and Academic Success in the Sciences, is marking 40 years of shaping Rutgers students who aspire to become doctors or other healthcare professionals, helping them prevail through the challenging and intimidating courses—such as organic chemistry and calculus—that they’ll need for their future calling.

The Prehistoric Creature that Became a Rutgers Icon is Now Destined for Literary Fame

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"My Friend Manny" weaves science and history into a work of fiction for children. He roamed the Earth thousands of years ago, navigating his massive, elephant-like body through North American forests and using his tusks to strip the bark off trees for his dinner.

Two Indigenous American Faculty Members Take Center Stage at Book Discussion

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A lunchtime book discussion by the Department American Studies featured a conversation between SAS professors Jameson Sweet and Maya Mikdashi, the only Native American faculty members on the Rutgers University–New Brunswick campus.

Will AI Shed New Light on the Ancient World? A Venerable Humanities Department Takes a Bold Look at the Possibilities

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The scholars who came from around the world to Rutgers for a conference on artificial intelligence didn't meet in the science halls of Busch Campus. And they didn't dive into topics like robotics and neural networks.

An Alum Developing Blockbuster New Drug Treatments Gives Back to Rutgers and Honors his Professor

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It was the moment Dinesh Patel had been waiting for. The 22-year-old with a knack for organic chemistry was leaving his home in India for Ph.D. studies at Rutgers University.

An Alumnus Honors his Heritage with a Show of Support for the Italian Department

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Tom Arlotto grew up in a Jersey City neighborhood that was vibrantly Italian, from the mouthwatering pastry at Monteleone’s Bakery to the beautifully expressive Italian masses at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church.

Sociologist Shines a Penetrating Light on a Forgotten Chapter of History

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In 1930s America, a notorious far-right group openly supported Adolf Hitler, spread racist and antisemitic propaganda, and drew 20,000 people to a rally at Madison Square Garden. The German American Bund was outlawed in the early 1940s after the U.S. entered World War II and the group faded into history.

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School of Arts and Sciences Holds Celebratory and Reflective Convocation, Shining a Light on Student Stories for a Full House

With Tough Love and a Relentless Focus on Study Habits, a Rutgers Program Prepares Aspiring Doctors and Other Healthcare Hopefuls

The Prehistoric Creature that Became a Rutgers Icon is Now Destined for Literary Fame

Two Indigenous American Faculty Members Take Center Stage at Book Discussion

Will AI Shed New Light on the Ancient World? A Venerable Humanities Department Takes a Bold Look at the Possibilities

An Alum Developing Blockbuster New Drug Treatments Gives Back to Rutgers and Honors his Professor

An Alumnus Honors his Heritage with a Show of Support for the Italian Department

Sociologist Shines a Penetrating Light on a Forgotten Chapter of History

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