Did You Know?

Did you know that 1,000+ companies engage in research with Rutgers? Rutgers' 300-plus research centers and institutes are the largest network of research labs and facilities in New Jersey. Learn more here.

Did you know that the month of April is "GAYpril" at Rutgers? “GAYpril” is an opportunity for the entire campus to involve itself in educational and celebratory programming on queer and trans communities and issues. Learn more and view a schedule of events here.

Did you know that the Cultural Center Collaborative and the Office of Career Exploration and Success are holding an Adulting 101 event on Tuesday, April 16? During this event, you will hear from Human Resource and employment experts on topics like offer negotiations, speak with industry aficionados about resources you can leverage to have the best experience possible during your first few months on the job, and strategize moves to make early in your career to set yourself up for successful goal-setting and advancement. Learn more and register for this event here.

Did you know that 34% of students enrolled at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) are first-generation students? Learn more about SEBS here.

Did you know that graduate students can register for a workshop for scientists, engineers and healthcare professionals on effective committee testimony navigation, communication, and participation as a subject matter expert? Bridge Builders: Empowering Scientists to Inform State Policy Through the Committee Hearing Process is a panel discussion and workshop offered by the Eagleton Institute of Politics on how your expertise can contribute to the evidence-based policymaking during the New Jersey State legislators’ bill discussion and committee meeting processes. Learn more and register here.

Did you know that Rutgers astronomer Kristen McQuinn has been selected mission head for the Science Operations Center for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope? Set to launch in 2026, the instrument will serve to deepen humankind’s understanding of dark energy, an unknown energy source that is accelerating expansion of the universe. Learn more here.

Did you know that Rutgers University ranks #13 in employability as per the Times Higher Education: Global University Employability Ranking? View other Rutgers rankings here.

Did you know that Rutgers–New Brunswick is a top producer of Fulbright recipients? Rutgers–New Brunswick again has been named a top producer of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, a distinction announced by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Learn more here.

Did you know that Access Week starts on February 19? Access Week aims to create campus awareness of the need for an equity mindset to help all students thrive. Learn more about Access Week and view a schedule of events here.

Did you know that February is Black History Month? View a full schedule of events happening around campus here.