A renowned social scientist and president of the Louisiana State University (LSU) system since May 2021, he will begin serving as Rutgers president on July 1, succeeding Jonathan Holloway, who has served as president for the past five years.
Rutgers is committed to driving inclusive access for students, with an aspiration to be the national model for outstanding academic programs, social mobility, and educational equity with purposeful and timely degree completion, career preparation, and lifelong learning.
Rutgers endeavors to instill in our students a commitment to community through service and experiences that contribute to a greater understanding of themselves and others, support their whole person while students at Rutgers, and provide meaningful engagement post-graduation.
Rutgers believes that the work we do through the excellence of our health systems, scholarly research, and outreach programs propels the creation, sharing, and application of knowledge, and our collaborations with local and global partners address societal challenges and improve the lives of people in New Jersey and beyond.
WE ARE YOU is an ongoing series of stories about the people who embody Rutgers University’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, building community, and the common good.
Rutgers still offers you many avenues for continuing education, career-building, and living life to its fullest.
A Rutgers alumna and the School of Nursing’s 2025 convocation speaker, Cheryl Krause-Parello works on ways to enhance veterans’ well-being, one tail wag at a time.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-Sunday, October 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson Township
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Little Mac – Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
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