Rutgers University Foundation
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Rutgers University Foundation
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Advancing Rutgers. Together.
Rutgers University Foundation exists to generate philanthropic resources and facilitate meaningful engagement to advance the mission of Rutgers.
Give Today
Attend an Event
On April 24, our Scarlet community will come together to create life-changing opportunities for students and drive achievements that transform the world.
Join Us
The Home of the Rutgers University Alumni Association
Rutgers University Foundation proudly serves as the home of the Rutgers University Alumni Association, supporting lifelong alumni connection and engagement.
617,000+
ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD
378,900+
ALUMNI IN NEW JERSEY
Explore the Alumni Association
By the Numbers
#15
TOP PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S.
RUTGERS-NEW BRUNSWICK
#5
NATIONALLY FOR SOCIAL MOBILITY
RUTGERS-NEWARK
#9
NATIONALLY FOR SOCIAL MOBILITY
RUTGERS-CAMDEN
1
ONLY NCI-DESIGNATED COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER IN NJ
RUTGERS-HEALTH
Rutgers Values
Access to Academic Excellence
Access to Academic Excellence
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.
Building Community
Building Community
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.
Commitment to the Common Good
Commitment to the Common Good
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.
Alumni Events
Apr
25
Signature Event
Rutgers Day 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
All Events
Featured Events
All Events
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News & Stories
Hall of Distinguished Alumni
A Remarkable Rutgers Journey
April 7, 2026
Nineteen years passed between Jim Rhodes’ freshman year and his graduation from Rutgers–Camden that was his launching pad for a successful career in government and insurance. As an alumnus, he devoted countless hours to volunteering for the university, including overseeing restructuring of the Rutgers University Alumni Association (RUAA) and serving as its inaugural chair. He will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.
Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Dreaming Big Dreams with Passion and Purpose
April 14, 2026
For nearly 30 years, Creighton Drury has used his basketball skills from his days as a Scarlet Knight to help young people overcome challenges and pursue their dreams, expanding opportunities for quality education, housing, careers, and beyond. He will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.
Donor Profiles
‘A Personal and Meaningful Mission’ for Child of Holocaust Survivors
April 13, 2026
Dental school professor and wife give back to survivors through dental program
Alumni News
Nine Decades of Love for Rutgers
April 13, 2026
Bart Klion, who began visiting the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus in the late 1930s and enrolled in 1944, continuously supported the university up to the end of his life.
More News & Stories
We Are You
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.
Watch now
The Edge Fund
Created for students whose brilliance crosses categories—artists, scientists, coders, writers, and competitors in non-revenue sports—who bring imagination, integrity, prowess, and impact to Rutgers.
Scarlet Promise
Donations to Scarlet Promise Grants are distributed by the Office of Financial Aid, during the academic year in which they are received, in order to provide essential support for students in need.
Fund for Rutgers Cancer Institute
Gifts to the Fund for Rutgers Cancer Institute enable groundbreaking cancer research, support the pursuit of new discoveries, and ensure that researchers and care teams have the tools they need to innovate.
Search All Funds
Skip to main content
Advancing Rutgers. Together.
Rutgers University Foundation exists to generate philanthropic resources and facilitate meaningful engagement to advance the mission of Rutgers.
Give Today
Attend an Event
On April 24, our Scarlet community will come together to create life-changing opportunities for students and drive achievements that transform the world.
Join Us
The Home of the Rutgers University Alumni Association
Rutgers University Foundation proudly serves as the home of the Rutgers University Alumni Association, supporting lifelong alumni connection and engagement.
617,000+
ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD
378,900+
ALUMNI IN NEW JERSEY
Explore the Alumni Association
By the Numbers
#15
TOP PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S.
RUTGERS-NEW BRUNSWICK
#5
NATIONALLY FOR SOCIAL MOBILITY
RUTGERS-NEWARK
#9
NATIONALLY FOR SOCIAL MOBILITY
RUTGERS-CAMDEN
1
ONLY NCI-DESIGNATED COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER IN NJ
RUTGERS-HEALTH
Rutgers Values
Access to Academic Excellence
Access to Academic Excellence
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.
Building Community
Building Community
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.
Commitment to the Common Good
Commitment to the Common Good
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.
Alumni Events
Apr
25
Signature Event
Rutgers Day 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
All Events
Featured Events
All Events
Load More
News & Stories
Hall of Distinguished Alumni
A Remarkable Rutgers Journey
April 7, 2026
Nineteen years passed between Jim Rhodes’ freshman year and his graduation from Rutgers–Camden that was his launching pad for a successful career in government and insurance. As an alumnus, he devoted countless hours to volunteering for the university, including overseeing restructuring of the Rutgers University Alumni Association (RUAA) and serving as its inaugural chair. He will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.
Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Dreaming Big Dreams with Passion and Purpose
April 14, 2026
For nearly 30 years, Creighton Drury has used his basketball skills from his days as a Scarlet Knight to help young people overcome challenges and pursue their dreams, expanding opportunities for quality education, housing, careers, and beyond. He will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.
Donor Profiles
‘A Personal and Meaningful Mission’ for Child of Holocaust Survivors
April 13, 2026
Dental school professor and wife give back to survivors through dental program
Alumni News
Nine Decades of Love for Rutgers
April 13, 2026
Bart Klion, who began visiting the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus in the late 1930s and enrolled in 1944, continuously supported the university up to the end of his life.
More News & Stories
We Are You
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.
Watch now
The Edge Fund
Created for students whose brilliance crosses categories—artists, scientists, coders, writers, and competitors in non-revenue sports—who bring imagination, integrity, prowess, and impact to Rutgers.
Scarlet Promise
Donations to Scarlet Promise Grants are distributed by the Office of Financial Aid, during the academic year in which they are received, in order to provide essential support for students in need.
Fund for Rutgers Cancer Institute
Gifts to the Fund for Rutgers Cancer Institute enable groundbreaking cancer research, support the pursuit of new discoveries, and ensure that researchers and care teams have the tools they need to innovate.
Search All Funds