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.

A Family that Sent Four Generations to Rutgers is Still Feeling the Scarlet Spirit, and Showing up for Game Day

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From sock hops at the College Avenue Gym in the 1950s to rock concerts on Livingston Campus in the 1980s to blockchain meetups at the business school in the 2010s – they were there.

A Rutgers Alumnus Recalls How One Course Led to a Calling

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At the School of Arts and Sciences, sometimes a single course can be life changing. For Justin Andino SAS’23, that course was “Movement Experiences for People with Disabilities,” an elective taught by Javier Robles, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health who is quadriplegic and a...

An Alumnus Recalls a Graduation Day Prank and an Enduring Connection with his Mentor

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“There was this running joke that every year at the motivational workshop Dr. Khan was going to bring lobsters.” Jackson says. “But there were never any lobsters!”

First Woman to Earn a PhD in Computer Science from Rutgers is Still Shaping the Field

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In 1977 Elaine became the first woman to receive a PhD in computer science from Rutgers. Later that year she joined New York University’s Courant Institute for Mathematical Sciences as its first female professor of computer science.

They Said “Yes” to the Honors Program, and then to Each Other

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With a U.S. senator and university leaders looking on, Buccigrossi stepped to the microphone at the Rutgers College commencement and said, “Jennifer Horn, could you please stand up?” Horn, a fellow senior who had been dating Buccigrossi, was seated among the throng of graduates on Voorhees Mall...

For this Noted Cancer Researcher, it all Began with a Campus Job Washing Glassware

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Richard Baer was just starting his undergraduate journey at Rutgers when a classmate helped him land a job washing test tubes, beakers, and pipettes in the medical tower on Busch Campus.

Rutgers Alums Celebrate "Friendsgiving" and Look Back Fondly on Life in McCormick Suites

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When Krista Klein looks back on her undergraduate days at Rutgers College, she recalls the joys of suite-style living in the honors program residence hall, McCormick Suites. “It was a different vibe than a traditional dorm,” says Klein RC’08, noting how the layout of three-bedroom suites fostered an...

Retired Geologist Gives Back to the Rutgers Museum that Inspired Him

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A pack of Cub Scouts huddled outside Rutgers University’s historic Geology Hall, waiting for a free guided tour of the natural wonders inside the brownstone building on the College Avenue campus in New Brunswick.

Recognizing Loyal Sons and Daughters of Rutgers

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The Rutgers Alumni Association (RAA) recently awarded its highest honor for service to five alumni and a faculty member. The April 22 induction ceremony for the 2023 Loyal Sons & Daughters recipients drew nearly 200 attendees for a celebratory evening that turned the Neilson Dining Hall into a...

Rutgers College Alum Sheryl Lee Ralph Delivers Commencement Address

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, an Emmy Award-winning actress, Broadway star and alumna of Rutgers College, will be awarded an honorary doctor of fine arts degree when she addresses graduates at the 257th anniversary commencement of Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences on...

Rutgers Alumni Association Draws More than 100 Students for Speed Networking Event

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More than 100 School of Arts and Sciences students joined with alumni from the RAA and other groups at the College Avenue Campus Student Center on March 7 for two hours of career-focused mentoring and networking. Additional sponsors included the Livingston Alumni Association and University College...

An Accomplished Geologist Remembers his Rutgers Roots

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The Sparks are longtime supporters of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

An Alumna’s Final Wish Spurs New Focus at Rutgers on a Religion that Influenced Gandhi

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Alka Dalal RU'83 exemplified Jain principles throughout her life, a faith tradition that emphasizes nonviolence toward all living things, through philanthropy, artwork, and kindness.