Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. | Stone House at Stirling Ridge, Warren
Wednesday, May 01, 2024, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
New Jersey native and Rutgers turfgrass PhD alumnus Richard Hurley has been a leader in breeding grasses used on golf courses around the world, ranging everywhere from Australia to the Masters, which is hosted each year in Georgia. For decades, the iconic Augusta National Golf Club has used cool-season grasses developed at Rutgers.
Wade J. Henderson, who will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni, has been a champion of civil and human rights for decades.
Senator Raymond Lesniak, who served 40 years in the New Jersey Legislature championing groundbreaking legislation, will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
Joseph Davis says Rutgers "saved him." He is returning the favor by giving to law scholarships through a planned gift.
Patricia Devitt Risse, whose innovative work in cancer treatment has helped bring to market a wide range of new cancer drugs that save lives, will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
The work of Jeffrey Bluestone, who will be inducted into the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni, has led to new treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Conference to celebrate “A Beloved Black Community: Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, and Shaping the Future.”
Oriana Holmes-Price, a 2021 Rutgers–Camden political science graduate working on a master’s degree in public affairs/community development, plays a key role at Attentive Energy, a leading company in the development of offshore wind energy in New Jersey.
In the newest story in the WE ARE YOU series, read about Rutgers alumnus Art Wolfe, who donated a kidney to fellow alumnus and friend Chris Zeliff, giving him a chance to get off dialysis and back to life.
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Rutgers’ Most Distinguished Alumni
The Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni recognizes graduates who embody the Scarlet Forever ideal and push it further in ways that change the world and strengthen their alma mater—now and for future generations. Each year, Rutgers selects and celebrates these extraordinary individuals to highlight the rich history, enduring values, and far-reaching aspirations of the Rutgers alumni community.
We celebrate alumni excellence university-wide. Listed here are alumni awards that showcase remarkable alumni across campuses, schools, and groups who excel in their industry, volunteerism, support of student success, and service to alma mater.
