William Tate IV

Inauguration of William Tate IV as the 22nd president of Rutgers University
Nov 10, 2025

Rutgers inaugurates Tate as 22nd university president

William Tate IV launched the Edge Fund to support student scholarships and innovation across campuses.

Rutgers University athletic director
Jul 29, 2025

Rutgers names LSU’s Zinn athletic director (updated)

The State University of New Jersey will fill the long-vacant role with an appointment from Louisiana State University – where new President William Tate IV also came from.

Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Winants Hall
Jul 8, 2025

Rutgers approves $5.9B budget, tuition increase

Citing challenges such as uncertainty around federal funding, the university's spending plan includes a 5% and 6% cost hike for in-state and out-of-state students, respectively, for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Amy Towers (left), chair of the Rutgers University Board of Governors, and James Dougherty, vice chair.
Jun 20, 2025

Towers re-elected chair of Rutgers Board of Governors

Amy Towers will begin her second one-year term July 1, along with Vice Chair James Dougherty and new university President William Tate IV.

Tonya Smith-Jackson has been appointed chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark, effective Aug. 1, 2025.
May 29, 2025

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 University–New Brunswick, Winants Hall
May 19, 2025

Rutgers University taps Tate as next president

The board of governors and board of trustees appointed William Tate IV as the State University of New Jersey's 22nd leader during a special joint meeting Monday.