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Aryeh Iosif: Why I Give

Aryeh Iosif during a Welcome Days Service Event

Aryeh during his engagement with Broadway Cares

For Aryeh Iosif, giving is an opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change. His journey began in high school with a volunteer opportunity to help children in long-term care. This experience prompted him to continue serving through the Honors College, “Where else could you just walk two minutes and have opportunities to serve your community? ...These small service events at the Honors College were a huge catalyst for me in getting involved further in service.”

At 14, He Began his Mission to Treat Autism

Nicholas Page was just 14 when he started working in the lab of a Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School professor.

He landed that gig by simply asking for it. Page was participating in the Brain Bee, a competition for high school students hosted by the Medical School.

“I was mingling with faculty and asking about research opportunities for high school students,” he says.

Belle Huang Is a Master of Microbial Biology, Balance Beam

Belle Huang ('21 SAS/HC | '22 SGS), ends her Rutgers career this year with a bachelor of science degree in biology, a masters degree in microbial biology, and four NCAA tournament appearances in gymnastics. See her in action in Rutgers Today's video.

Celebrating Community and the First-Generation Student Experience

November 8th marked National First-Generation College Celebration Day, dedicated to recognizing the journeys of students who are pioneers in their families as the first to attend college or university.

Acknowledging and elevating the voices of first-generation students and their contributions to our community is an important way for those students to be shown that they belong at Rutgers and have an important role to play on our campus.

Chancellor Molloy cites Honors College success in recent interview

Interim Chancellor Chris Molloy at his office in Old Queens. Photo credit: Nick Romanenko

Spotlight on the Interim Chancellor at Rutgers - New Brunswick

TAP Into New Brunswick recently met Interim Chancellor Christopher J. Molloy at his office in the Old Queens administration building for a free-ranging interview. Molloy talked about the need for Rutgers University to sell its story to prospective students, to bring more capital improvements to campus and his long-term plans.

Below is the second and final excerpt of the interview:

Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight: Amy Bangad

Eight HC student leaders sitting together

Amy has an approachability and a steady calmness that instantly makes others feel at ease. It is exactly why she has served as a Mentor-in-Residence at the Honors College for the past three years, helping to guide first-year students through the challenges of adjusting to university life.

Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight: Ethan Catalanello

Photo of Ethan Catalanello (’21, SOE/HC)

Ethan Catalanello (’21, SOE/HC) has spent the last four years at Rutgers–New Brunswick actively pursuing his passions for astronomy, videography, photography, and research. He has left a lasting imprint on the Rutgers community through his videos, photographs, astronomy interests, and research.

Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight: Grace Alt

Grace outside of a building with a reflecting pool behind her

Grace Alt (’21, SAS/HC/DRC) credits some of her greatest experiences at Rutgers and in the Honors College to an environment that encouraged curiosity, exploration, and connection. From pursuing a double major in French and political science and taking on leadership roles to support fellow students, to reaching beyond the Honors College to expand her community, this environment has propelled her.

Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight: Jacqueline Sun

Graduating as a double major in computer science and cognitive science, Jacqueline Sun (‘20 SAS/HC/DRC) has explored interests that range from women’s leadership to technology to government and society during her academic journey at Rutgers.

Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight: Jorden Xavier

Jorden has served in countless ways during his time at Rutgers, from co-founding in his freshman year E-NABLE, an organization where he could apply his engineering skills to create affordable prosthetics for children; to counseling for the National Crisis Text Line weekly; and serving in multiple Honors College leadership roles.

Spotlight on the Interim Chancellor at Rutgers - New Brunswick

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