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Rutgers-Newark’s impact on Newark and Essex County
Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson highlights the university’s 80-year impact on Newark and Essex County.
Rutgers-Newark develops programmable RNA nanotech for cancer
Researchers unveiled programmable RNA nanotechnology that self-assembles in human cells, opening new paths for cancer and gene-driven disease treatment.
Rutgers-Newark names Smith-Jackson as chancellor (updated)
Currently provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Tonya Smith-Jackson brings decades of experience in higher education and industry.
Rutgers team awarded $7.4M grant for Alzheimer’s research
The new federal funding will continue a study of the disease among African Americans, who are more than twice as likely to develop the condition than white Americans.
Conclusion of Cantor’s contract at Rutgers-Newark ‘would be a grave error’
The announcement that Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Nancy Cantor's term will end in June has sparked backlash from Brick City leaders, including Mayor Ras Baraka.
Rutgers-Newark awarded $2.8M to advance digital equity
With the federal funding, the university will embark on public-private collaborations to expand broadband access, computer literacy skills and more, working with partners including the City of Newark, Newark Alliance, Teknogrid, Invest Newark, the State Department of Corrections and others.
Bon Jovi celebrates reopening of community restaurant at Rutgers-Newark
The New Jersey rocker and his wife, Dorothea, who helped launch the location in January 2020, said JBJ Soul Kitchen fills an important need at the university.
Fiserv, Rutgers-Newark forge alliance to promote diversity in fintech
The effort, dubbed the Fiserv-RU-N Program for Inclusive Innovation, will establish a research and incubation space on the campus for the university community and local businesses. The initiative will also provide annual scholarships for undergraduates over five years and support career modules to prepare students for internships and jobs.
