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Police charge 7th individual involved in alum-founded drug trade

Seven people were charged in connection to a drug distribution network that linked University students to narcotics sellers, according to a press release published on Thursday. Dec 10

Referendum discussion erupts on Instagram as RUSA, cultural, governing groups split

Entering the third week of its voting period, the Rutgers University Student Assembly's "Saving Organizational Funding" referendum has garnered increasingly heated debates in social media posts and comments from members of the Assembly and school governing councils.Nov 25

U. presents awards to those promoting diversity, equity in community

The Committee to Advance Our Common Purposes (CACP) awarded 29 University faculty, students and organizations for their commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the Rutgers community, according to a press release. Nov 21

RUPD investigates burglary on Busch campus

Between Saturday at 11:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 a.m., a burglary was reported to have taken place in the Rutgers University Computing Research & Education Building (CoRE) on Busch campus, according to a University-wide email. Nov 11

Program for Disability Research publishes report, finds increase in eligible voters with disabilities

On Monday, the Program for Disability Research in the School of Management and Labor Relations published a report on the number of people with disabilities who can vote ahead of the upcoming elections in November.Oct 20

Rutgers Center for Women & Work join coalition to support affordable child care

The Center for Women & Work (CWW) at the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations partnered with various other organizations in New Jersey to create the First 1,000 Days Policy Coalition, which aims to provide affordable child care and other supportive measures for New Jersey families, according to a University article.Oct 1

Exclusive interview: Holloway reflects on historic term with Targum

The Daily Targum's 156th news desk sat down with University President Jonathan Holloway to discuss campus events in the past year and the legacy of his tenure as he closes out his historic five-year term.Sep 30

All 3 U. campuses rank in top 100 national universities

Rutgers—New Brunswick was ranked at the 15th spot among top public universities across the country for the second year in a row in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, according to a University release.Sep 25

Rutgers—Camden awarded for student voter engagement efforts in 2022 elections

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge awarded Rutgers—Camden for its nonpartisan voter engagement efforts among students during the 2022 midterm elections on September 10, according to a University article. Sep 24

Rutgers assistant professor on leave after animal abuse allegations

Xiaobing Zhang, an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, was put on leave on September 14 after the University received a letter accusing him of animal rights violations at his previous lab, according to an NJ Advance Media article. Sep 22

U. researchers awarded $3.2 million to investigate health impact of micronanoplastics

Rutgers researchers were awarded $3.2 million from the National Institutes of Health to study the potential risks of ingested micronanoplastics on the digestive system, according to a University article.Sep 20

Rutgers opens external investigation into gymnastics head coach

Rutgers hired an external law firm, Lowenstein Sandler, for its investigation into gymnastics head coach Umme Salim-Beasley and her alleged conduct toward students on the team, according to an article by NJ Advance Media.Sep 15

Two motorcycle thefts in 3 days on Livingston campus

A Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) investigation raised that a U-Haul moving truck may be involved in two motorcycle thefts this week.Sep 11

Rutgers—Camden resource center works to support families of incarcerated individuals

Researchers part of the National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated (NRCCFI) at Rutgers—Camden have been focused on providing resources to support families of the incarcerated, according to a University press release. Sep 10

Rutgers partners with Boys & Girls Club in Newark to engage in vaccine equity

High school students in the Boys & Girls Club of Newark met with the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy on August 9 to discuss ways to build vaccine equity in their surrounding communities, according to a University article. Sep 8

Multimillion dollar grant awarded to Rutgers for climate resilience projects

Rutgers is set to receive around $16 million of a $72.5 million federal grant that aims to strengthen New Jersey's coastal areas in preparation against climate change emergencies, according to a University press release.Sep 6

U. announces new credit-bearing research initiative

On Tuesday, the Offices of the Chancellor and Provost announced their development of the new Platforms for Education and Research Cores (PERC) initiative, which aims to increase research opportunities for Rutgers students, according to a University press release. Sep 5

RUPD investigates motor vehicle theft on Livingston campus

Between Friday night and the early hours of Saturday, a motor vehicle theft was reported to have taken place in the Rutgers Parking Lot 112A on Livingston campus, according to a University-wide statement. Sep 4

U. announces new dean for Rutgers School of Nursing

On August 2, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Chancellor Brian Strom announced Angela Starkweather as the new dean of the Rutgers School of Nursing.Aug 11

Rutgers Code R.E.D. sounds alarm on campus' contribution to local environmental issues on Earth Day

On Monday, the Rutgers chapter of Reclaim Earth Day (Code R.E.D.) hosted an event to raise awareness of the various ways the University contributes to environmental issues and offered solutions to rectify them.Apr 24

Conway introduces new plan to address reports of antisemitism on campus

On Tuesday, Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor Francine Conway sent a University-wide email denouncing the uptick of antisemitism reports on campus. Apr 23

Fourth man arrested for Easton Avenue shooting

A fourth man was arrested and charged for his involvement in the shooting at Easton Avenue and Hamilton Street on April 5, according to a press release published on Monday. Apr 17

RUSA passes bill about Islamophobia, amends, tables bill about anti-Palestinian behavior

Last week, the Rutgers University Student Assembly deliberated two bills, "Defining and Combating Islamophobia Act of 2024" and "A Resolution to Counteract Anti-Palestinian Racism."Apr 17

Fewer women in NJ legislature, Eagleton finds

On January 23, the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at the Eagleton Institute of Politics released an updated ranking of the proportions of women serving in each state legislature across the country.Feb 8

Patches or needles? U. study analyzes vaccine patch administration

Last month, 11 researchers at the Rutgers School of Engineering published their research on a method to more effectively administer vaccines and other medicinal drugs through skin patches rather than injections.Sep 26 2023