In his upcoming book, Rutgers'
@eliehonig
, a former NJ and federal prosecutor, makes the case that Bill Barr turned the U.S. Department of Justice into a private law firm that shielded one client – the president of the United States.
Today, April 9th,
#Rutgers
celebrates what would have been Paul Robeson's 121st birthday.
This audio clip is from a stirring speech Robeson gave at the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union Convention in San Francisco on May 3, 1951. (🔉 Freedom Archives)
Rutgers–New Brunswick is again one of the
#BestColleges
in the U.S., according to
@usnews
.
In addition to a
#56
spot on the National Universities list, Rutgers ranks fourth among public
#BigTen
schools and 15th among public institutions in the AAU.|
@bigten
Rutgers senior &
@RutgersMBB
player, Myles Johnson, has used his newfound free time during the pandemic to create a non-profit organization that aims to provide scholarships, information & networking opportunities for Black students interested in STEM.
The Rutgers saliva test for COVID-19 has been approved by the FDA for home and personal use. The first of its kind, this test is a game changer in the fight against the pandemic.
Middlesex County's coronavirus testing site in Edison will be the first testing site to put into practice the FDA-approved saliva collection method developed by Rutgers' RUCDR Infinite Biologics.
Today we take a moment to reflect and remember the 37 Rutgers Alumni and thousands of others who lost their lives on September 11th. We will
#NeverForget
.
After the coronavirus canceled Rutgers’ chance at an NCAA Tournament appearance, Ron Harper Jr. found himself watching ESPN’s documentary on Michael Jordan & the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls with his father, Ron Harper, who started every game that championship.
The people of Rutgers University are still showing up in ways that matter, bringing innovation, inspiration and hope to our community, and to the world.
See more of how Rutgers is making a difference at .
#weRUnited
Rutgers has opened a new facility to better serve adults with autism spectrum disorder, making it possible to expand existing programs to address a growing need in NJ.
The center is the first of its kind at a higher education institution in the U.S.
150 years ago, one noisy college town erupted in cheers as
#Rutgers
emerged victorious in the first-ever
#collegefootball
game.
Walk through
@RFootball
’s history of the sport at a special exhibit in the Alexander Library.
#CFB150
We would like to welcome
@NaomiAKlein
to the Banks!
As the inaugural Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair in Media, Culture and Feminist Studies, Klein will teach, conduct research and immerse students in debate and scholarship on a range of issues.
Read more:
Rutgers scholar Brittney Cooper (
@ProfessorCrunk
) is featured as an expert commentator in a new documentary about the life and legacy of Pauli Murray, a civil rights activist, attorney and clergy member.
Did you know the musical group Looking Glass was formed at Rutgers University–New Brunswick in 1969? Their song “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” was a number one hit single in 1972 and remained on the chart for 16 weeks.
#VinylRecordDay
Happy first day of classes! While physical distance may separate us for the time being, remember that there is an entire New Brunswick campus community here to support you. We wish all our Scarlet Knights health and success in the semester ahead!
Since joining
@GovMurphy
's communications team in 2019, alumna
@megancoyne23
has played an instrumental role in growing
@NJGov
's social media to national attention.
In an interview with
@RAANewBrunswick
, she talks about how her time at Rutgers led her to where she is today.
“It’s an honor to be here during the 100th anniversary of
#PaulRobeson
, someone who was not celebrated the way he should have been during the times he was living due to the way things were.” - Devin McCourty & Jason McCourty (
@McCourtyTwins
)
#Robeson100
Status Update: Due to anticipated escalation of protest activities and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, exams and other academic activities scheduled to take place before noon today on the College Avenue campus have been postponed.
On November 6, 1869,
#Rutgers
and
#Princeton
made history in the first official college football game.
Now, to honor the 150th anniversary of
#TheBirthplace
,
@RFootball
is planning to reenact the victory. 🏈
In 2018, only a year after graduating from
@RutgersCommInfo
, Julie Tsirkin (
@JulieNBCNews
) became the youngest full-time producer at NBC. Today, she is a reporter and producer for NBC's Capitol Hill Unit.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Today, we take a moment to reflect and remember the 37 Rutgers Alumni and thousands of others who lost their lives on September 11th. We will
#NeverForget
.
Rutgers’ RUCDR Infinite Biologics has received emergency approval from the FDA for an at-home coronavirus test that will allow people to collect their own saliva and send it to a lab for results—all from the comfort of their own home.
Today, we take a moment to reflect and remember the 37 Rutgers Alumni and thousands of others who lost their lives on September 11th.
We will
#NeverForget
.
Take a look at the new 307,000-square-foot facility that
@RUAthletics
Director
@PatHobbsRU
says is going to be a "game-changer for our student-athletes in clinical care."
In celebration of
#WomensEqualityDay
and the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the Douglass Student Center joined a nationwide initiative to illuminate the night with purple and gold lights—a symbol of the suffrage movement. 💜💛
Studies show that the Rutgers COVID-19 saliva test is more consistent and accurate over a longer period of time than the swab tests and yields fewer false negatives, reports
@nytimes
.
The success of our alumni, the affordability of our school, and the quality of a Rutgers–New Brunswick education were just a few of the points considered to put us in the top 9% of colleges in America.
Read the full report:
We are pleased to introduce the new Digital Learning Commons, located in Alexander Library on the College Avenue campus!
The facility, now open to students, features diverse and flexible spaces with state-of-the-art research library resources and technology tools.
Did you know that the largest interior
#livingwall
in
#NewJersey
is right here on Cook? Learn all about it through
#HiddenRutgers
- our new series highlighting those lesser-known gems throughout campus. 🌿
Did you know that
#OnThisDay
in 1825, the Queen’s College Board of Trustees approved changing the college’s name to
#Rutgers
College in honor of
#RevolutionaryWar
hero Colonel Henry Rutgers?
Later, Rutgers would donate the bell that sits atop Old Queens and a $5,000 bond.
Through the
@BigTenAcademic
Online Course Sharing Program, our undergraduate students can take one online course per semester this year from another participating Big Ten school—with all tuition and fees waived.
Read the message from Chancellor Molloy:
It’s been one year since the first COVID case in NJ was reported. We now know that we can take on the toughest of challenges. Together, we support, care for and serve our local and global communities.
Together,
#WeRUnited
.
"While we may be separated from Minnesota geographically, this incident of violence touches us all and underscores the fundamental importance of the Rutgers’ vision for a world where we are all treated fairly and justly."
Read the Chancellor's message:
Extra, extra, read all about it! 📷📢: Rutgers was commended for its focus on affordability and accessibility by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and has been reaccredited for another nine years.
ICYMI:
@RFootball
defeated Temple 61-14 at SHI Stadium in their season opener Saturday, a decisive victory that not only showcased the team’s growth but reunited the Rutgers community at a public event on campus for the first time in 18 months.
#weRback
"We are excited to announce the establishment of the Center for COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness to address SARS CoV-2, the causative pathogen of COVID-19, and other emerging pathogen threats."
Read the announcement from Chancellor Molloy:
Amid the unprecedented challenges of 2020, we want to give a heartfelt THANKS to Rutgers students, faculty, and staff for staying strong and coming together to make a difference and support our community in big ways and small.
As we kick off Access Week, Chancellor-Provost Conway introduces the Scarlet Guarantee, an exciting new program that significantly expands financial support for qualified limited-income students—including free tuition for some.
Rutgers–New Brunswick has announced it will be delivering remote education for the fall semester, with limited and select on-campus courses.
Visit for FAQs, resources, and more information about the upcoming fall semester.
In such uncertain times, staying in-state for college is a particularly smart option because it provides easier access to the safety and security of home and family. Luckily for NJ residents, our state has always been a great place for higher education.
In case you missed it, the Paul Robeson Plaza Groundbreaking took place today on College Ave!
Dig into details about Robeson’s life and the 100th anniversary of his graduation:
The hard work and dedication of our Rutgers community have never been more profound or inspiring. While this semester was nothing like we could have imagined, we applaud you—our students, faculty, and staff—for your resilience and spirit.
On Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Busch Student Center, join
#Rutgers
as we kick off the Paul
#Robeson100
celebration.
The keynote address will be delivered by
@opalayo
- social activist and co-creator of the viral hashtag and movement,
#BlackLivesMatter
.
The
@McCourtyTwins
are taking over! The former Rutgers athletes and current Super Bowl champs were guests at the 2019
#GRAMMYS
where they rubbed elbows with former first lady Michelle Obama and Jada Pinkett Smith.
#RutgersPride
In an interview with
@rutgersalumni
, Chisa Egbelu '16 shares stories about his time as a Rutgers student and how those experiences helped him create his own company, PeduL—a scholarship marketplace for growing diversity in underrepresented fields.
January marks 90 years of
@SeeingEyeInc
. Get to know our very own
#Rutgers
University
#SeeingEye
Puppy Raising Club, responsible for some of the hardest working, cutest, and most well-behaved
#puppies
around campus!
Learn more:
On Monday night, the university joined together in a vigil led by
@RutgersHillel
to honor and remember the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Today,
#Rutgers
and the City of New Brunswick honored the legacy of
#PaulRobeson
through the dedication of Paul Robeson Boulevard (formerly Commercial Avenue).
Learn more about Robeson’s life and the
#Robeson100
as it commemorates an incredible man:
In a new
@womenspowergap
report,
@RutgersU
was identified as a national leader among higher education institutions for the representation of women in leadership roles, ranking 13th out of 130 universities.
Today, we take a moment to reflect and remember the 37 Rutgers Alumni and thousands of others who lost their lives on September 11th.
We will
#NeverForget
.
Robert Walton, a chemist and
#Rutgers
graduate, never felt that he “served” his country.
However, today he was honored for the work he and others did in 1942 to expand supplies of
#penicillin
, saving millions of lives.
#PurpleHeartDay
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of one of Rutgers’ beloved faculty members, Dr. Cheryl Wall, who brought her profound teaching excellence, mentorship, and guidance to Rutgers for nearly half a century.
Read the message from Chancellor Molloy:
Scholar, athlete, actor, singer and global activist - these are the faces of
#PaulRobeson
.
Six portraits, painted to celebrate Robeson's legacy during the
#Robeson100
, will be on display at the
@zimmerlimuseum
until April 14th.
Learn more:
Congratulations to
@ericaadunbar
, Charles and Mary Beard Professor of History at Rutgers, for being one of two scholars to earn the prestigious 2018 Frederick Douglass Book Prize!
#MondayMotivation