Curiosity. Knowledge. Purpose.
Welcoming J.D. Bowers as Dean of the Honors College
Rutgers University Honors College welcomes Dr. J.D. Bowers as our new dean. Overseeing the comprehensive living-learning community of nearly 2,000 students from across the University’s six admitting schools, Dean Bowers' depth of experience and national presence in honors education has already proven to be of significant benefit in securing new resources for students.
Honors College Forum Showcase Honors Five Social Impact Team Projects!
Taken by all members of the Honors College, the Forum is a truly interdisciplinary mission course focused on tackling global issues on a local level through social impact. Each semester, Honors College students work together to research, refine, articulate, and present their ideas in a compelling and persuasive manner to raise awareness for the issues and garner support.
Rutgers Senior Harnessed the Power of Political Science
Though Neha Aluwalia was too young to vote in the 2016 presidential election, it altered her life’s trajectory.
“I’d wanted to be a teacher since I was little. The 2016 election was a major turning point of realizing that I was interested in politics and I had a role to play in politics,” said the Rutgers–New Brunswick Honors College senior. She will graduate from the School of Arts and Sciences with a double major in political science and German studies.
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