Curiosity. Knowledge. Purpose.
Honors College Student Awarded Second Marshall Scholarship
Maya Ravichandran, an HC student whose extraordinary interdisciplinary undergraduate work set her apart, was one of only 46 students in the nation awarded the postgraduate scholarship. The profound experience of losing her grandfather to leukemia when she was only 5 continues to guide Maya as she pursues a career as a physician-scientist working with artificial intelligence (AI).
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We've created a new virtual Honors College environment to give you one-stop access to your deep network of support, events, and opportunities. Visit to schedule HC staff office hours, Academic Advising and Professional Development appointments, and HC programs and events where you can connect with friends and classmates. Visit often for ongoing updates.
Resilience in the Age of COVID-19, an HC Series. For Jake Rattigan, the disappointments that came one after another over these last several months led him to explore an unexpected and fulfilling summer working in a vineyard. He says, "...I knew that I needed to reflect on what I wanted—and what I needed—to move forward." The vineyard provided him a crucial opportunity to reconnect with nature and reflect on life.
The Honors College has provided me with an unparalleled environment to thrive. I 'fit in' here, and have created long-lasting friendships with driven, inspirational people, from many different majors.
The Honors College has provided me with an unparalleled environment to thrive. I 'fit in' here, and have created long-lasting friendships with driven, inspirational people, from many different majors.
— Jeremy Lewan
Member of the Honors College
Student at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Being a part of the Honors College has helped me grow as both a student and a leader! My experiences here have given me the tools that I need to be successful in both my professional work and personal life.
Being a part of the Honors College has helped me grow as both a student and a leader! My experiences here have given me the tools that I need to be successful in both my professional work and personal life.
— Jorden Xavier
Member of the Honors College
Student at the School of Engineering
Being a part of the Honors College community helped me get adjusted to college life because it felt like a smaller version of Rutgers with all the diversity and the various schools being represented. Not only did I find a home within the community, but I also was exposed to some amazing opportunities both inside and outside of Rutgers through the Honors College.
Being a part of the Honors College community helped me get adjusted to college life because it felt like a smaller version of Rutgers with all the diversity and the various schools being represented. Not only did I find a home within the community, but I also was exposed to some amazing opportunities both inside and outside of Rutgers through the Honors College.
— Anna Masciandaro
Member of the Honors College
Student at the School of Arts and Sciences
By connecting me to everything from academic and extracurricular opportunities to a strong support network of faculty and fellow students, the Honors College has truly had a profound impact on every facet of my experience at Rutgers.
By connecting me to everything from academic and extracurricular opportunities to a strong support network of faculty and fellow students, the Honors College has truly had a profound impact on every facet of my experience at Rutgers.
— Erin McGowan
Member of the Honors College
Student at the School of Arts and Sciences
My experience at the Honors College has been especially rewarding because of all the amazing people I met. It's not just the students, but the faculty are such interesting people and show that they really care about you.
My experience at the Honors College has been especially rewarding because of all the amazing people I met. It's not just the students, but the faculty are such interesting people and show that they really care about you.
— Ritwik Baksi
Member of the Honors College
Student at the School of Arts and Sciences
I quickly realized that at the Honors College, you are limitless. With each day, I encountered new challenges, ideas, and celebrations because of the rich blend of academics and social life to be found here.
I quickly realized that at the Honors College, you are limitless. With each day, I encountered new challenges, ideas, and celebrations because of the rich blend of academics and social life to be found here.
— Miranda Madrazo
Member of the Honors College
Student at the School of Arts and Sciences