Explore Our Stories
Student Affairs creates innovative learning opportunities, programs, and services that prepare students to lead, serve, and become engaged members of a global society. Our stories represent the foundation of our core values and guide how we do our work and fulfill our mission.
Once a celebration largely unknown outside of Mexico, Día de los Muertos has gone mainstream in the United States. Today, the holiday’s symbols – especially ornate sugar skull designs – adorn everything from U.S. postage stamps to classic Vans sneakers. Even Ken and Barbie can be seen sporting traditional calaca (skeleton) costumes and Target sells merchandise for the day.
In May 1988, Mahtab Hariri and Mehrdad Rahimi, two Iranian citizens studying on student visas, met in a pharmaceutical marketing class. The pair soon founded the Rutgers University Iranian Cultural Club (RUICC), aiming to fill the need for Iranian community and identity at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
For Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, Rutgers Today asked students to write an open letter about their heritage, their loved ones, and those responsible for their cultural upbringing, and to share what makes them proud to be who they are. These are their stories.
The Office of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance, along with campus partners, has taken a lead on providing support and programming during Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
As a new year at Rutgers gets underway, Rutgers Today asked current students—including some who work in Student Affairs—to share some advice with members of the incoming class.
Members of Rutgers’ Class of 2026 have already built a resume of activism, achievement and service before entering their first university classroom or laboratory.