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05/27/2026

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026!!! We have spent the last two weeks celebrating our Honors College graduates at our Cord Ceremony, and then at the University Commencement at the Prudential Center. We are so proud of our students and all they have accomplished here at Rutgers-Newark. They now embark on exciting new chapters where they will take what they have learned and positively impact their communities. We wish you all of the very best and cannot what to see what you do next! Congrats again! 🥳❤️🖤❤️🥳

05/07/2026

What a week!!! It is Awards Season here at Rutgers-Newark and we are delighted to shine a spotlight on the many Honors College students who were recognized at the School of Arts and Sciences—Newark Annual Awards Reception and the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Induction Ceremony yesterday! We are so proud of these students for their many accomplishments, their academic excellence, and their positive impacts on our community. Please join us in congratulating these wonderful students of ours!!!

05/06/2026

Yesterday, the Pathway to Scientists Undergraduate Research Program at New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) held its Spring 2026 Research Symposium and 11 Honors College students presented on the exciting research they have been doing this semester. Chinmay Bapat won the award for Best Presentation and Khushi Garg won an award for her recent publication! Congratulations to all our students on all their incredible hard work: Deborah Odekunle, Advait Gattu, Khushi Garg, Vanessa Rosales Romero, Ailin Mayorga, Rebecca George, Chinmay Bapat, Sameer Mittal, as well as Aadit Padhi, Adam Rowlands, and Ayushi Chadha, who were not pictured.

05/04/2026

It was a great day yesterday! The Honors College enjoyed a quick trip off-campus to visit some Newark landmarks. First stop was Nasto’s Ice Cream for some sweet treats, which were enjoyed in lovely Independence Park. Then, it was off to St. Mary’s church for a performance from the Rutgers-Newark Chorus. This was their Spring Concert with the theme of “On the Journey”. Finally, there was a post-concert reception at St. Benedict’s.

This excursion was made possible due to a generation donation from the Galante Family. We are so grateful to be able to make opportunities like this for our students!

04/24/2026

Today is Rutgers Giving Day! Every gift today supports students, researchers, and thinkers who are shaping the future. Let’s discover what we can achieve together. If you are interested in supporting the Honors College in creating opportunities for our students, please visit our direct donation page: tinyurl.com/HonorsGivingDay26

04/23/2026

The Honors College had a BALL at Admitted Student Day last weekend! We had such a positive experience connecting with prospective Rutgers students and answering their questions about our program, both at our table and at our Student Panel Discussion. Our HC Ambassadors were the star of the show and we are so grateful for their willingness to share what the Honors College experience is all about! Can’t wait to see many of you in the Fall!

04/17/2026

Our Research Week Recap continues with our signature event, the Poster Showcase! The room was buzzing with students enthusiastically presenting their innovative research to judges, faculty, family and friends. There were so many interesting posters to peruse that we could have spent hours there! Swipe to view our winners!

Undergraduate Students:
1st Place: Valerie Chuquino
2nd Place: Kendra Spencer
3rd Place: Shahd Mohamed (not pictured)
Honorable Mention: Kelly Herrera-Villavicencio

Graduate Students - Three-Way Tie!
Felipe Coelho
Edward Gonzalez (not pictured)
Maciej C Jeziorek

04/13/2026

Our Research Week Recap continues with our Panel Discussion on Criminal Justice research with members of the School of Criminal Justice. This conversation was captivating and showed off the breadth of research happening in SCJ. From crime mapping to qualitative interviews, this crew is conducting really interesting work. This was a great addition to Research Week 2026! Stick around for recaps of each event this week!

04/08/2026

Our Research Week Keynote Lecture was a success! John DePersenaire’s (Viking Yacht Company) talk was fascinating, engaging, and a great example of multiple sectors coming together to tackle a problem and make meaningful progress. This conversation was a great way to kick off Research Week 2026! Stick around for recaps of each event this week!

04/06/2026

It is finally here! Research Week 2026 kicks off TODAY with our Keynote Lecture, featuring an engaging presentation on interdisciplinary research, innovation, and real-world problem solving.

Keynote Lecture: “Unlikely Bedfellows: Whales, Yachts, and Criminologists”
Monday, April 6, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Engelhard Hall, Room 100

In this accessible and thought provoking talk, John DePersenaire (Viking Yacht Company) will share the story of an unexpected collaboration among corporations, conservationists, and researchers. Drawing on tools such as artificial intelligence, satellite imaging, and analytical methods developed for criminal justice, this work helps monitor whale movements and prevent dangerous vessel collisions.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

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