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Rutgers Day: Animal science edition. 🐑 🐷

Introducing the 2026 Rutgers Commencement Speakers 📍Rutgers–New Brunswick: Christopher Markus, Alumnus and Screenwriter 📍 Rutgers–Newark: Jonathan Capehart, Journalist 📍Rutgers–Camden: Antonio D. Tillis, Chancellor go.rutgers.edu/s6v9fokk

Each year, over 400 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide, yet fewer than 10% are recycled. The rest accumulate in our oceans, landfills, and our soil. Rutgers Cracks the Code on Forever Plastics. rutgers.edu/news/scientist…

Huge win for Rutgers! Three students have been named 2026 Goldwater Scholars, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for STEM research. Keshav Badri (Rutgers–NB, Physics & Math), Amisha Rastogi (Rutgers–Camden, Osteopathic Medicine), Jacob Oblander (Rutgers–Camden, Biology)

A team led by Rutgers University researchers has developed a security system that could change how people log in to virtual and augmented reality platforms by eliminating passwords, personal identification numbers, and eye scans and replacing them with more seamless.

On Paul Robeson Day, we honor his extraordinary life and legacy as an activist, actor, scholar, and one of Rutgers’ most distinguished alumni. Fluent in more than 20 languages, Robeson earned 13 varsity letters at Rutgers and was valedictorian of the Class of 1919.

Alumnus Chris Gotterup (SAS ’21) will become the first Scarlet Knight to compete in The Master's when golf’s most prestigious tournament tees off on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club. ⛳ MORE: ow.ly/jVeQ50YEyr4

The future of public service is in good hands.

Is it a bird? No. It’s a drone – one without a motor. Researchers at @RutgersSOE are ditching gears & experimenting with "smart materials" that flex & twist just like real wings. These "solid-state" drones are lighter, quieter, and more agile. 🐦‍⬛MORE: rutgers.edu/news/teaching-…

50 days left until Commencement 2026. 🎓❤️

The meeting that should have been an email just got canceled. 🙌🏼🥳 How are you spending your reclaimed time? 👇🏼

Travis Anane is one of 11 Rutgers students selected as a Gilman International Scholar, a program that assists students with financial needs to study abroad. He recently completed the first half of his spring semester in Mexico, immersing himself in local history and culture.

Congratulations to 8 Rutgers researchers named fellows of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science. rutgers.edu/news/eight-res…

This #ScienceAppreciationDay, we’re shaping how climate education moves from the classroom to real-world action. At @RutgersU, the K–12 Climate Summit connects students & educators through hands-on learning, turning ideas into impact for a changing planet: go.rutgers.edu/1o1fzxox

Tears, cheers, and a whole lot of heart. 💙❤️ The Class of 2026 at Rutgers NJMS & RWJMS has matched. Years of hard work led to this moment, and today, it was all worth it. Congratulations, future doctors.

What Big Ten school has the most engaging fight song? Well, according to sophomore Sakshi Sowmya Aravind, the data points to Rutgers. Her analysis claimed the Judges Award for Excellence in the Big Ten Academic Alliance Student Data Viz Championship. 🔗ow.ly/CZV950YsxlT.

We are so proud of alumna Sheryl Lee Ralph, named one of TIME Magazine's Women of the Year! Her talent, perseverance, and grace continue to inspire us all.

WEATHER UPDATE! ❄️ Please check rutgers.edu/status for campus-specific operations status information for Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

WEATHER UPDATE! ❄️The university remains open. Please check rutgers.edu/status for campus-specific operations status information for Sunday, February 22, and Monday, February 23, 2026.