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Adora Moneme: Success of Program Lies in Leadership

Adora Moneme

PISCATAWAY, N.J. - The Rutgers women's soccer program continues to raise the bar year in and year out. The success has progressed into this year's 6-0-1 start. A key behind the momentum has been the depth of the roster and leadership of the squad.

After Developing Brooklyn Nets Fan Site, a Senior Sees His Future in AI

Photo of Tej Shah by Jeff Arban/Rutgers University
Since arriving at Rutgers, Tej Shah ('24, RBS/HC) has worked diligently to become the kind of talent he said the tech world needs. Although his Nets fan site was archived years ago, his dedication to becoming a “great technical talent” remains very much alive. “My long-term goal after Rutgers is to commercialize AI and to help solve really important problems,” said Shah, adding that health care, clean energy and fighting disinformation are among the areas that captivate him.

After Switching Majors, a Biomedical Engineering Senior Turns Her Focus to Veterans Health

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As an eighth-grader, Olivia Colavito received treatment from a physical therapist after straining a hamstring during a dance class.

That initial exposure to the science of rehabilitation took root in her mind.

“PT helped me so much,” said Colavito, adding that she was able to return to dancing and running in about six weeks. “Besides myself, I remember the therapists helping so many patients who were very grateful to receive treatment.”

Al Roker’s Former Intern Makes His Mark in Meteorology and Modeling

Jeremy Lewan - The New Station

UPDATE | DECEMBER 2022

Jeremy Lewan ('22, SEBS/HC) is now the newest member of the Stormtracker 16 Meteorologist Team for WNEP-TV, in Scranton, PA! His hard work and pursuit of excellence have helped him realize his childhood dream of becoming a professional broadcast meteorologist. Check out his warm welcome to the station at the Times Tower Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Scranton and his Rutgers Honors College shoutout! 

Alumna Receives Charles B. Rangel Fellowship to Prepare for Career as Diplomat

Anna Baker (2019 Rutgers Graduate and Honors College Alumna) - photo courtesy of Anna Baker

Anna Baker’s love of travel and languages shaped her interest in becoming a Foreign Service officer, a dream job now in sight after she was awarded a fellowship with the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program.

Baker, a 2019 grad, is Rutgers’ fourth Charles B. Rangel Fellow, named for the former U.S. Congressman and considered one of the most demanding of all nationally competitive fellowships.

She started on this path as an undergraduate at Rutgers as she found opportunities to travel and learn about international conflict. 

An Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion Wins Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

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Alumna Assata Davis ('21, SAS/HC) is among 40 U.S. residents to receive the postgraduate honor. Her passion for racial and social justice was sparked in middle school at the start of the Black Lives Matter movement and continued to grow at Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Honors College, where she thrived as an academic standout and student leader.

An HC Capstone: Reflecting on Entractiv

Yash Sanghavi ('19, RBS/HC) in front of the Entractiv smart mirror
Entractiv team with the smart mirror
Entractiv - the team
Originally meant to be a wedding gift, one design project turned into an entrepreneurial venture for Yash ('19, RBS/HC). His work developing Entractiv, a smart technology start-up, and leading an interdisciplinary team of students serves as his Honors College Capstone Project.

An Interdisciplinary View on Opportunity

Amol Lotia presenting
Amol talking to students
Amol Lotia with other members of the Honors College Alumni Society Senior Board of Directors
Amol Lotia ('20, SOE/RBS/HC) began his career at Rutgers as an engineering student aiming to expand his analytical skillset and problem-solving abilities, but his interest in business remained central too. Driven by both of his passions, he has a dual degree in economics and industrial and systems engineering. With his experience as assistant director of the prestigious Road to Wall Street program and past internship at Credit Suisse, Amol is prepared for his full time position there in the Financial Sponsors Group.

Aneesha Doshi: Why I Give

Aneesha holding a picture she drew with a child
Aneesha (Right) with her fellow students during an Alternative Breaks trip
Aneesha Doshi, a third-year Honors College student and biomedical engineering major, has always had a passion for giving. She encourages Honors College students to embrace a giving mindset and to use their talents and skills to make a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about how service has played a monumental role in Aneesha’s life.