2025 Rutgers School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarships and Awards Gala

We are delighted to invite you to an evening of celebration, dinner, dancing, connection, and community at the Annual Nursing Alumni Scholarship & Awards Gala. This special event brings together alumni, faculty, students, and friends of the Rutgers School of Nursing to honor nursing excellence in nursing, supporting student scholarships, and to celebrate the achievements of those who have made significant contributions to our field.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Event Location: Grand Marquis, 1550 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Cost: $160 (All proceeds from the awards ceremony fund scholarships to support undergraduate and graduate level Rutgers nursing students.)

Dress Code: The attire for the evening is black-tie optional. Dress your best and come prepared for a memorable night.

The evening will honor the following:

We are thrilled to honor the Class of 1975 on their 50-Year Golden Anniversary.

We are honored to celebrate our 2025- 2026 Rutgers Nursing Alumni Award Recipients:

· 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient: Dr. Susan Fowler GSN'00

· 2025 Rising Star Alumni Award Recipient: Dr. Justinna Dixon SNG'20

The 2025-2026 Student Scholarship Recipients will be recognized for their outstanding achievements and early dedication to the future of nursing.

This year, we honor our retirees and their outstanding contributions that have fundamentally shaped the School of Nursing.

Edna Cadmus, Clinical Professor

Aline Holmes, Associate Professor

Lucille Joel, Distinguished Professor

Donna Mangione, Assistant Professor

Barbara Niedz, Assistant Professor

Andrea Norberg, Executive Director - FXB

Maria Peralta, Chief Financial Officer

Denise Santangelo, Sr. Admin Assistant

The event is sponsored by the Rutgers School of Nursing Alumni Association.