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Honors College Summer One Read 2024—Imbolo Mbue’s "How Beautiful We Were"
New York Times bestselling author and Rutgers alumna Imbolo Mbue visited the Honors College as part of the Summer One Read during Welcome Week. Her book, How Beautiful We Were, was read by first-year students during the summer, an experience intended to foster a community-wide discussion around a contemporary social issue or theme that is deeply intertwined with social impact and inclusive excellence, in preparation for the first-year HC mission courses.
This Engineering Student Is an NFL Flag Football Champion
Allison Gandlin, a sophomore Honors College student at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, sees flag football much like her engineering coursework: It’s about solving problems...[she] certainly knows how to solve problems on the field. In February, she was named one of two NFL Flag Football Players of the Year...and was honored during the 13th annual NFL Honors in Las Vegas on February 8.
Junior Wins Udall Scholarship, Rutgers’ First Recipient Since 2004
Julianne Chan ('25, SOE/HC) has much to celebrate this spring having also just been recognized as a Goldwater Scholar this year. Her studies and related research in environmental engineering, and specifically plastic pollution, have earned her the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, which recognizes future leaders in the environmental, tribal public policy, or Native American health care fields.
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