Welcoming J.D. Bowers as Dean of the Honors College

Photo of J.D. Bowers, Honors College Dean
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.  

LinkedIn Headshots for Honors College Students- hosted by the HC Media Team

Have your professional headshot taken to create a LinkedIn profile that will catch the attention of employers and help you network like a pro. Interested students should arrive at the HC Coffee Bar between the HC Druskin South Lounge and the HC Fireside Lounge. First-come, first-serve.

Today's headshots will take place immediately before the Honors College Summer Sendoff celebration.

Rutgers Senior Harnessed the Power of Political Science

Neha Aluwalia

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.

Road to Wall Street Information Session at the HC

Fast-paced, competitive, financially and intellectually rewarding — all describe a Wall Street career. The Rutgers Road to Wall Street program is holding an event specifically for first-year Honors College students interested in learning more about Wall Street. Please see details below:

Date and time: Friday, February 18th, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET

LocationHonors College, Room S126

Dress Code: Casual

Pizza will be provided

Senior Career and Life with Purpose Workshop

Take some time before classes end to intentionally assess where you are headed, what you want to keep moving forward with, and pivots you might make to help you navigate to your most purposeful and satisfying career and life.

HC Alum Sabrina Lima Pursues Her Career with Clear Purpose

Photo of Sabrina Lima, HC Alumni - photo courtesy of Meredith Nierman, GBH News
Sabrina Lima is part of a small group of Black students pursuing careers as physicians, though that number is increasing as schools work to remove barriers to attending medical school. Now at Tufts, Sabrina sees herself continuing her family legacy of service with her mind set on serving first-generation immigrant families in Newark, near her hometown in New Jersey.

Countdown to Graduation


Reconnect with your classmates and celebrate at our countdown to graduation on Wednesday, March 23, 2022