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Mark Your Calendar in Scarlet
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. | Park Chateau Estate & Gardens, East Brunswick
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Stuff Yer Face, New Brunswick
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Piscataway
Rutgers provided financial aid and scholarships to James F. Dougherty, enabling him to earn two Rutgers degrees and launch a rewarding career as a veterinarian. In the decades since, he has been unwavering in his support of the university through service and philanthropy. He will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.
Gerhard Kalmus, who immigrated to America as a teen and served in the U.S. Navy, earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in biology from Rutgers and went on to a career as a professor and administrator in North Carolina. In gratitude for guidance he received as a graduate student, he is giving back by providing for a scholarship in his estate plans for Rutgers students in New Brunswick and Camden.
Eric LeGrand overcame a paralyzing spinal cord injury to become an iconic representative of the Scarlet Knights known for his courage and perseverance, as well as an inspiration to athletes and people around the world. He will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.
Rutgers graduate Robert Kaplow was nominated for best original screenplay at the Academy Awards.
Journalism and media studies graduate Tia Clark produces some of daytime TV's biggest conversations.
The new Rutgers Alumni-Owned Business Marketplace connects alumni online. Businesses anywhere in the world owned by alumni from all Rutgers campuses are welcome to join.
Beer, music, and Rutgers have always been Bob McLynn’s passions. The Rutgers alumnus will host a Rutgers Takes the Garden State event at his Asbury Park Brewery on March 22.
The Jenna Lynn Wallace Memorial Fund for Rutgers advanced practice nursing students reflects a life dedicated to caring for others.
Inez Phillips Durham and her daughter Jennifer cheered each other on as they earned their doctoral degrees in psychology and joined forces professionally to change lives.
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Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Rutgers’ Most Distinguished Alumni
The Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni recognizes graduates who embody the Scarlet Forever ideal and push it further in ways that change the world and strengthen their alma mater—now and for future generations. Each year, Rutgers selects and celebrates these extraordinary individuals to highlight the rich history, enduring values, and far-reaching aspirations of the Rutgers alumni community.
Awards
We celebrate alumni excellence university-wide. Listed here are alumni awards that showcase remarkable alumni across campuses, schools, and groups who excel in their industry, volunteerism, support of student success, and service to alma mater.
