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Rutgers among top target universities for Goldman Sachs

Notable banks such as Goldman Sachs used to hire from a target list of universities, but nowadays, according to the HireVue digital interviewing platform, these companies use artificial intelligence to assess a broader range of candidates.Oct 4 2019

Rutgers receives $11.7 to conduct research comparing opioids to non-narcotics after dental surgery

Rutgers appoints new director for new Brain Imaging Center, set to open next year

A professor from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennesse has been appointed as the director of the Rutgers Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research, which is set to open next fall, according to Rutgers Today.Sep 27 2019

President of Ghana visits Rutgers, discusses poverty, prosperity of Africa

On Saturday, Sept. 21, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana came to Rutgers to discuss the systemic social issues in Africa and the positive stories of Africans who have overcome adversity at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum, which was hosted by the Center for African Studies, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers Global and the Christie and Chinua Achebe Foundation.Sep 25 2019

Rutgers offers new course on issues regarding US-Mexican border, immigration

In a new fall course titled "Wars, Wayfarers and the Wall: A History of the US-Mexican Border," distinguished professor in the Department of History Camilla Townsend will be discussing the shifts in the past three decades on perceptions in the US-Mexican border, current policies and whether barring illegal immigration decreases crime and unemployment, according to Rutgers Today.Sep 24 2019

Using big data can determine societal connections, says renowned MIT computer scientist

Rutgers police report arrest of suspects for on-campus robbery

New Jersey AIDS/HIV/STD hotline reminds of unintended consequences of college life

UPenn professor previously accused of sexual harassment starts job at Rutgers

Earlier this week, Marybeth Gasman, who directed the Center for Minority-Serving Institutions at the University of Pennsylvania, started a new job at Rutgers earning $250,000 a year, according to NJ Advance Media.Sep 11 2019

Rutgers increases services, research, support to address sexual misconduct

Rutgers drops from No. 56 to No. 62 in US News Best Colleges ranking

Rutgers holds career fair with more than 400 employers

Rutgers—Newark receives $1M grant to support minority STEM students

Rutgers University—Newark has recently been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that supports underrepresented minority students in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) Ph.D. programs, according to Rutgers News.Sep 6 2019

Actress Dominique Jackson electrifies Rutgers LGBTQ+ Fall Welcome Reception

Last night, the Rutgers Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities (SJE) hosted its kickoff event for Welcome Week, the LGBTQIA Welcome Reception featuring Dominique Jackson, a transgender author, model and actress most known for her role of Elektra Abundance on the TV series "POSE." Sep 5 2019

Amazon Treasure Truck offers interactive experience, hand-curated products to Rutgers students

Rutgers opens up four new meal swipeable locations this fall

Rutgers police alerts students of separate aggravated assault, robbery incidences off-campus

Cap and Gown: Out of college, into real world

Cap and Gown: Rutgers senior attributes success to father

For Anthony Brown, a Rutgers Business School senior soon to graduate from Rutgers–Newark, his biggest inspiration is his father. May 21 2019

Teaching instructor gifts $50 K. to Rutgers to establish certificate program

Piscataway man charged with possession of assault weapon following Snapchat video of gun

Rutgers Day draws crowd of almost 100,000 people

Rutgers study finds that doctors are favoring alternative acne treatments

A Rutgers study concluded that physicians are shifting away from prescribing antibiotics for treating acne, instead turning to other types of therapies and solutions, according to Rutgers Today.Apr 26 2019

'Take Back the Night' march demonstrates solidarity for survivors of sexual assault

More than one hundred students bearing signs and posters marched down George Street on Wednesday evening, starting from Douglass campus and ending at the College Avenue campus to “Take Back the Night,” an event organized by Women Organizing Against Harassment (WOAH) and Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA).Apr 26 2019

Rutgers doctor breaks down meningitis, urges students to get vaccinated

Despite two separate cases of meningitis this year at Rutgers, the number of undergraduate students getting vaccinated remains relatively low. Apr 25 2019

Partnership with Supply Chain Management Association gives opportunities to RBS graduates

Yesterday, Rutgers announced its partnership with the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) to allow graduates from Rutgers Business School who earned an MBA in supply chain management to have an advanced standing for a professional designation within SCMA, according to Return on Information-New Jersey.Apr 23 2019

New program allows Franklin High School students to earn credit for Rutgers courses

A new program presented Wednesday night will allow high school students from Franklin High School, located in Somerset, to earn 10 credits from Rutgers by the time they graduate, according to TAP Into.Apr 19 2019

Faculty union pickets from Paul Robeson plaza to Winants Hall

Yesterday afternoon, the faculty union continued protesting to achieve a contract for part-time lecturers at the University. Apr 18 2019

Rutgers Class of 1971 unveils new plaza in commemoration of Paul Robeson

Last Friday, under sunny skies, hundreds of students and Rutgers alumni gathered at Voorhees Mall to celebrate Paul Robeson’s legacy and watch the unveiling of the Paul Robeson Plaza in his honor. Apr 15 2019

Olympic Israeli judo team comes to Rutgers to discuss experiences with sport

On Tuesday, three members of the Olympic Israeli judo team came to Rutgers to speak about their experiences with the sport, as well as their diets and challenges they faced while competing.Apr 11 2019

Super Bowl champions set to be 2019 Rutgers commencement speakers

At the most recent Board of Governors meeting, Super Bowl LIII champions and Rutgers alumni Jason McCourty and Devin McCourty were named as this year's commencement speakers at the graduation for Rutgers—New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, which will be May 19, according to Rutgers Today.Apr 10 2019

Rutgers Water Day raises awareness about lack of clean water globally

Charity: Water Rutgers immersed students yesterday afternoon at Rutgers Water Day, an event involving a variety of activities that aimed to raise awareness of the water crisis in other parts of the world. Apr 10 2019

New Jersey disclosure law leads to better nurse staffing, says Rutgers study

In 2005, New Jersey approved a bill requiring hospitals and nursing homes to publicly report the number of patients per nurse, according to the New Jersey Department of Health's website.Apr 9 2019

Former Rutgers football player refuses plea deal for alleged murder plot

Former Rutgers football player Izaia Bullock, who was charged in an alleged plot to kill his ex-girlfriend's parents, rejected a plea deal for a four-year prison sentence, which would also have made him eligible for supervised release after six months, according to NJ Advance Media.Apr 9 2019

Insight on year-long fundraising process for RUDM

Though the actual dance marathon is one of the most notable parts of Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM), months of planning and fundraising went into the event beforehand. Apr 8 2019

Embrace Kids Foundation connects Rutgers with New Brunswick community in dance marathon

Every year, the Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM) fundraises “for the kids” — specifically, for the Embrace Kids Foundation in New Brunswick.Apr 8 2019

Rundown of events at Rutgers University Dance Marathon

As part of Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM), events are held approximately every hour for students to participate in. Apr 8 2019

Woman sues former Rutgers professor accused of filming bathrooms in workplace

A woman who works at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has sued a former professor, who has been accused of recording her and more than two dozen others over a period of nine months, according to NJ Advance Media. Apr 5 2019

New Brunswick police investigate fatal aggravated assault on George Street

In an email sent out to the Rutgers community yesterday evening, Detective Lieutenant Brian Emmett informed that the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) and Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office was currently investigating a fatal aggravated assault last Saturday. Apr 5 2019

CEO of Knight Foundation speaks about influence of technology on journalism, citizen trust

Yesterday evening, Alberto Ibargüen, the president and CEO of the Knight Foundation as well as former publisher of The Miami Herald, came to Rutgers to speak about journalism, its influence on the public and the power of giant tech companies.Apr 4 2019

Rate of HPV infection remains high in young men from LGBTQ community

A study from Rutgers School of Public Health found that the rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is high in young minority men who were gay or bisexual, even though there is a vaccine available to prevent it, according to Rutgers Today.Apr 4 2019

Mason Gross enrolls highest percentage of out of state students at Rutgers

Compared to other undergraduate schools at Rutgers, Mason Gross School of the Arts has the highest percentage of out-of-state students, close to double that of the School of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering. Apr 3 2019

Rutgers places No. 23 in national public college ranking, ahead of No. 31 Penn State

In a report from Business First yesterday morning, Rutgers was ranked as the 23rd best national public college out of more than 500 institutions. Apr 2 2019

Rutgers adopts policy to protect minors on campus

Rutgers has recently adopted a Protection of Minors Policy, according to an email sent out by Antonio Calcado, executive vice president for Strategic Planning and Operations and chief operating officer at the University. Mar 29 2019

'Giving Day' promotes university-wide philanthropy at Rutgers

Yesterday marked the fifth annual “Giving Day” campaign at Rutgers, a daylong event that encourages members of the University to donate and recognize the role of philanthropy. Mar 28 2019

Medical school students at Rutgers receive news of future in medicine with 'Match Day'

Hundreds of medical school students in the Class of 2019 recently opened envelopes that sealed the fate of their future in medicine, according to Rutgers Today.Mar 27 2019

Computer science master's program at Rutgers ranks No. 35 in the country

In a recent ranking from Computer Science Degree Hub, a resource guide that gives information about accredited computer science programs in the country, Rutgers placed 35th. Mar 27 2019

Rutgers develops new, more inclusive model for ICU care

Rutgers, in collaboration with the RWJBarnabas Health System, has developed a new model for intensive care, which can potentially help to discover factors that send chronically ill patients to the intensive care unit (ICU), according to Rutgers Today.Mar 27 2019

Rutgers staff member discusses performing physics off-Broadway, building classroom demonstrations

Dave Maiullo, a physics support specialist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was first intrigued by physics when he was 9 years old and looked through his father’s telescope to see Saturn. Mar 26 2019

Former Rutgers police sergeant alleges fellow officers of drinking, sleeping on job

A former Rutgers police sergeant has recently filed a complaint against the University, claiming that there were officers in the Rutgers—Newark department who drank alcohol on duty, slept while on the job, failed drug tests and had side-vaping businesses while on assignment, according to NorthJersey.com.Mar 25 2019

New Brunswick police alerts Rutgers of off-campus robbery, investigation underway

In an email sent to the Rutgers community yesterday evening, Brian Emmett, the detective lieutenant of the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD), informed of a robbery that occurred that afternoon.Mar 14 2019

Commercial Ave. to be renamed Paul Robeson Blvd. in honor of Rutgers alumnus

At the most recent New Brunswick City Council meeting, an ordinance was passed to change the name of Commercial Avenue, a mile-long road that crosses George Street, to Paul Robeson Boulevard. Mar 14 2019

Rutgers team receives $29 M. grant from National Institute of Health

A research team led by Rutgers has been given a $29 million grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to develop treatments for patients based on their laboratory and clinic results, according to TAPinto. Mar 13 2019

Empty Chair campaign at Rutgers brings to attention effects of interpersonal violence

This week, purple folding chairs have been scattered across campuses in New Brunswick as part of the annual Empty Chair campaign hosted by the Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA). Mar 13 2019

Distinguished sexuality educator talks breast cancer, sexuality at Rutgers

As part of the “Body Positivity and Self Love Project” hosted by the Center for Social Justice Education, renowned sexuality educator Ericka Hart came to Rutgers to discuss her experience with cancer, sexuality and social justice. Mar 12 2019

Lecture at Rutgers discusses importance of pelvis in studying human evolution

A curator from the American Museum of Natural History came to Rutgers last Friday to discuss the importance of hips, particularly the pelvis, in answering larger questions in the field of paleoanthropology.Mar 11 2019

Miss VSA pageant celebrates Vietnamese culture, Asian diversity at Rutgers

Last Saturday, Rutgers' Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) hosted the second annual Miss VSA, a cultural pageant that aimed to highlight Vietnamese culture as well as the diversity of Asian culture. Mar 11 2019

Rutgers places No. 19 for top public universities nationally

Learn.org has recently published its rankings for the top public universities in the country for 2019, ranking Rutgers University—New Brunswick 19th on the list. Mar 7 2019

Rutgers reports second highest number of drug arrests in New Jersey

A list of New Jersey colleges revealed that Rutgers University—New Brunswick had the second-highest number of drug arrests and referrals in the state, according to NJ Advance Media.Mar 7 2019

NBC correspondent speaks at Rutgers, traces today's political divisions to past

Yesterday evening, MSNBC and NBC national political correspondent Steve Kornacki spoke at the Douglass Student Center to discuss his book, “The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism.”Mar 6 2019

Renowned costume designer teaches Rutgers course, inspires students to work with new materials

Rutgers to redesign website pages, aims to improve user experience

Since January, Rutgers has been working to redesign four separate pages of its website. Mar 5 2019

Engineers at Rutgers aim to improve reporting of user login systems

A Rutgers study is working on a new way to improve computer, smartphone and internet security, according to Rutgers Today. Feb 28 2019

North Carolina Supreme Court appoints Rutgers, Douglass alumna as first Black Chief Justice

On Feb. 12, Gov. Roy Cooper (D-N.C.) announced that Cheri Beasley, a Douglass alumna, has been appointed as the first Black chief justice in the state's Supreme Court, according to Rutgers Today.Feb 28 2019

Rutgers students win award for redesign of campus walk in 2030 Master Plan

Two Rutgers students have recently won an award from the New Jersey chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (NJASLA) for their design project. Feb 27 2019

TedxRutgers conference brings together student, faculty speakers to share life stories

Last Saturday, TEDxRutgers held its annual conference in the auditorium of the Livingston Student Center, with this year’s theme being “Pale Blue Dot.”Feb 26 2019

Second student this year contracts meningitis at Rutgers

An email sent out last Sunday alerted members of the Rutgers community that another student had been diagnosed with meningitis. Feb 26 2019

Renowned video game creator shares his story, tips for game development at Rutgers

Last Friday, Dan Salvato — most known for creating the hit video game “Doki Doki Literature Club!” — came to Rutgers to share his story and give advice to aspiring video game developers. Feb 25 2019

Sweden partners with Rutgers to combat crime, gun violence in Europe

Rutgers will be working with the Swedish National Police to forge relationships with law enforcement agencies in the United States to help Sweden and other countries in Europe fight organized crime, gun violence and extremism in domestic areas, according to Rutgers Today. Feb 22 2019

Students at Rutgers advocate for open textbook initiative

The Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) has been working on an initiative to increase the amount of open textbooks in the classrooms.Feb 20 2019

Rutgers agrees to share expertise, knowledge in joint collaboration with Botswana

On Feb. 15, Rutgers and leaders from the country of Botswana signed an agreement to start the joint initiative known as the Botswana-Rutgers Knowledge Collaboration, which aims to use technology to share knowledge and develop programs to help Botswana reach its goals, especially as a budding regional hub of South Africa, according to Rutgers Today.Feb 20 2019

HackHERS at Rutgers empowers women to create code, breaks 'ice ceiling'

This past weekend, several hundred students — both from Rutgers and universities in New Jersey — gathered at the Cook Student Center for HackHERS, an annual overnight hackathon.Feb 19 2019

Access Week at Rutgers raises awareness, provides support to first-generation students

Today kickstarts the 6th Annual Access Week, an event to engage the University around first-generation, low-income and underrepresented students through various programs, workshops and talks.Feb 18 2019

Faculty member at Rutgers receives first-ever Ripple Effect Award

A Rutgers faculty member has recently been selected to be the first-ever recipient of the American Association of Universities (AAU) Ripple Effect Award, according to Rutgers Today. Feb 15 2019

Rutgers-Newark announces commencement speaker for 2019

Last Tuesday, the Rutgers University Board of Governors confirmed that Dorothy Roberts, who is a scholar and advocate for social justice, will be delivering the keynote address at the Rutgers—Newark Commencement Ceremony, which will take place on May 22 at the Prudential Center this year, according to the Rutgers—Newark website.Feb 15 2019

Rutgers team aims to genetically recreate four-legged creatures from fish eggs

A research team at Rutgers is currently trying to transform fish into four-legged animals in order to solve the genetic mystery of how exactly fish evolved.Feb 15 2019

Valentine's Day anniversary of Rutgers couple's online wedding business

This Valentine's Day, a Rutgers couple celebrates the 22nd anniversary of the launch of their online wedding business, according to Rutgers Today.Feb 14 2019

High school club works concession stands at Rutgers

The Interact Club from North Plainfield High School has been staffing some of the concession stands at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) this season. Feb 12 2019

Rutgers Law School clinic helps to exonerate man's wrongful murder conviction

Huwe Burton, who had no previous criminal record, was only 16 years old when he was wrongfully convicted of murdering his mother exactly 30 years ago.Feb 12 2019

Rutgers reinforces bottled beverage policy at Woody's Cafe due to product outages

Students who try to purchase a bottled beverage as part of their meal swipe at Woody’s Cafe on Busch campus now find that they are unable to do so, due to reinforcement of Rutgers Dining Services policies.Feb 11 2019

Email updates Rutgers about student meningitis case, recommends vaccinations

An email update last Friday informed the Rutgers community about further details regarding the student meningitis case, as well as vaccinations that could prevent against the disease.Feb 11 2019

Rutgers ranks as No. 1 public business school in Northeast

The Financial Times recently released a comprehensive ranking of business schools for 2018, placing Rutgers Business School as 24th among all business schools in the country and No. 1 among all public business schools in the Northeast region, according to the PR Newswire.Feb 7 2019

Windows of Understanding art project calls for Rutgers to "see through hate"

Launching in January, temporary art installations created by Rutgers students as part of the month-long "Windows of Understanding" project are displayed on storefronts and restaurant windows in New Brunswick.Feb 7 2019

Student contracts case of meningitis at Rutgers

The Rutgers community was alerted in an email yesterday afternoon of a student's diagnosis with bacterial meningitis.Feb 6 2019

Rutgers mourns death of student

In an email yesterday afternoon, Interim Chancellor Christopher J. Molloy informed the Rutgers community on the death of Nathan Sorin, a School of Engineering sophomore, last Thursday.Feb 6 2019

Athletics report prompts comment on budget allocations from Rutgers faculty union

Last Thursday, the athletic consulting company College Sports Solutions (CSS) released a comprehensive 58-page report on Rutgers athletics, which received opposition from the University faculty union.Feb 5 2019

Rutgers professor's research on interstellar turbulence wins female astronomer award

An incoming Rutgers professor has recently won the Annie Jump Cannon Award for her research on magnetic turbulence in the universe. Feb 4 2019

Rutgers student's viral Instagram page combines microbiology with art

Julia Van Etten, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology Evolution and Natural Resources, has always been interested in the unusual. Jan 31 2019

Heavy alcohol use causes changes in DNA, Rutgers study finds

A Rutgers-led study found that binge and heavy drinking may cause a person's DNA to change, causing a cycle where they crave alcohol even more, according to Rutgers Today.Jan 30 2019

Billionaire philanthropist's nomination to Rutgers Board of Governors incites faculty opposition

The nomination of billionaire philanthropist and former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Glenview Capital Management, Amy Towers, for a seat on the Board of Governors has sparked opposition from the Rutgers faculty union and professors.Jan 29 2019

Gene editing company agrees to exclusive partnership with Rutgers

Yesterday morning the gene-editing company Horizon Discovery, better known as Horizon, announced that they would be entering an exclusive partnership with Rutgers to develop a new technology to edit genes known as base editing, according to Business Wire.Jan 29 2019

Conference at Rutgers promotes organic food production, agricultural collaboration

More than 100 people, from students to farmers and commercial agriculture producers, gathered at the Douglass Student Center last weekend for the 29th Annual Winter Conference, hosted by the Northeast Organic Farming Association-New Jersey (NOFA-NJ).Jan 28 2019

Rutgers announces immediate deferment of health facility fees for furloughed federal employees

Starting immediately, nearly all health facilities at Rutgers will postpone copays, deductibles and balances due for federal employees who are furloughed and their dependents for services provided at a University facility or provider.Jan 25 2019

Rutgers Law School appoints first Black, LBGTQ+ dean

Rutgers—Camden has recently named Kimberly Mutcherson as co-dean of Rutgers Law School, making her the first Black and first LGBTQ law dean at Rutgers University.Jan 24 2019

Rutgers physician receives National Blood Foundation award

A Rutgers physician has recently been inducted into the National Blood Foundation Hall of Fame. Jan 24 2019

Rutgers addresses shutdown, postpones unpaid charges for furloughed federal employees

Yesterday afternoon Rutgers President Robert L. Barchi sent an email to students and faculty announcing that the University would temporarily put off collecting unpaid tuition, housing fees and other charges for federal employees and family members who are furloughed. Jan 23 2019

Molloy calls University to submit nominations for new Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion

In an email to the Rutgers community on Jan. 12, Interim Chancellor Christopher J. Molloy invited all members to submit nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (VCDICE). Jan 22 2019

Email announces death of Rutgers student

Rutgers increases online course offerings from previous year

Rutgers libraries expand resources to students, move past books

With the rise of technology, the role of Rutgers libraries is shifting past the traditional “book warehouse” model to provide more resources and events to its students. Dec 11 2018