At midnight on December 31, we greet 2024 after a year of major advancements and achievements at Rutgers as we came together in the pursuit of excellence. Take a look at some of the most popular Rutgers stories of 2023, chronicling growth and innovation in research and teaching in service to our communities, our nation and the world.
Nine Rutgers Professors Named AAAS Fellows
Find out which Rutgers faculty were elected to the newest class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read more.
Rutgers Study Finds Five-Fold Increase in Autism
Documented cases of autism spectrum disorder in the New York-New Jersey metro region increased by as much as 500 percent between 2000 and 2016, with the highest increase among children without intellectual disabilities. Read more.
Professionally Black
This year for Black History Month, we invited professionals and practitioners from around the university to share their experiences as Black professionals: the highs, lows, most impactful lessons and their advice to the next generation. Read more.
Rutgers Named a Fulbright Top Producer
The university recognizes the 19 recipients chosen this year. Find out who they are. Read more.
Alumna Wins World’s Largest History Prize
Stephanie Jones-Rogers came to Rutgers to study psychology, but classes with groundbreaking historians, including Deborah Gray White, shifted her focus to women's history and the history of American slavery. Read more.
Professor Shares Modern Love Story of Beauty, Tragedy and Pain
Sarah Allred writes, in The New York Times, about how she met, fell in love with and lost her husband, who died of a heart attack after his 40th birthday. Read more.
What Does Your Homeowners Insurance Cover?
Many homeowners are shocked to learn after a natural disaster or a plumbing leak that they don't have the coverage they thought they did, but a new tool developed at Rutgers Law School could help. Read more.
Rutgers Junior Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship
Student-veteran Maddison Van Der Mark had no idea what was in store when Chancellor-Provost Francine Conway called her to her office for the surprise of a lifetime. Read more.
Despite the Rain, a Soggy Rutgers Day Draws Thousands
The rain showed up strong, but the spirit of the community showed up stronger for the 14th annual Rutgers Day. Check out some photos from throughout the day. Read more.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Encourages Graduates to Chase Their Dreams
The Emmy Award-winning actress and alumna kicked off her inspiring commencement address by singing to graduates and taking a selfie with the crowd. Check out our photos and video from the day. Read more.
High School Senior Chooses Rutgers on the Today Show
Hear from one of Rutgers' newest students about what it was like to reveal his college decision on national TV. Read more.
As the Canadian Wildfires Continue to Impact Our Air Quality, What Does the Future Hold?
A Rutgers scientist explains how the wildfires raging to our north may have lasting effects on both our health and the environment. Read more.
Rutgers Receives $18.8 Million to Prepare for the Future of Aging
The gift will create the new Parker Health Group Division of Geriatrics at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Find out how it fulfills a growing need. Read more.
Language Development Isn't Limited to Waking Hours, Study Finds
Even during sleep, the sounds that infants are exposed to can play a big role in language development, according to a Rutgers-Newark neuroscientist. Read more.
Great Places to Visit at Rutgers
Fall is always an exciting time to be back on campus. Here is a list of some favorite and forgotten spots to stop by as we reconnect with our friends and our community. Read more.
Rutgers Makes Record-Breaking Gains in U.S. News Rankings
Rutgers University advanced significantly in the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, with Rutgers-New Brunswick ranked as the #15 top public university in the nation and all three of the university’s locations in Newark, Camden and New Brunswick among the top 100 national universities for the first time in the ranking’s 40-year history. Read more.
Apartment Complex for Adults With Autism Coming to New Jersey With Rutgers Help
Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services is playing a crucial role in an effort to bring housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the state. Read more.
What the Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling Means for College Admissions
Law professor Stacy Hawkins explains the potential consequences of the decision on college campuses and for democracy overall. Read more.
Marching Scarlet Knights Prepare for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Marching Scarlet Knights are used to performing in front of tens of thousands in SHI Stadium where they can rally enthusiastic Rutgers fans as The Pride of New Jersey. But on Thanksgiving, the band performed in front of a much larger audience on a national stage in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read more.
Father’s Death Inspires Emergency Surgeon to Shift Focus
Gregory Peck used to spend more than 100 hours a week in the operating room or the intensive care unit until his father's death in an accident inspired him to dedicate his career to prevention. Read more.
First-Generation Student Explores the World Through Prestigious Scholarship
When Sharellis Sepulveda came to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic at 13, she was already passionate about attending college. Since then, she has seized the opportunity to become a Rutgers student and is now studying abroad as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar. Read more.
NASA Picks Rutgers Scientist to Assist on First Crewed Lunar Landing Mission in Over 50 Years
Juliane Gross will serve as a member of the geology team supporting the Artemis III mission, which will land the first woman on the Moon and explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. Read more.
