Steve Flett, a 1990 Rutgers College graduate who retired from the U.S. Army as a major, encourages Rutgers alumni who are veterans to connect with the Veteran Alumni of Rutgers University (VARU) association. Flett—who held a key intelligence role in the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks—is in his second term as president of the organization that welcomes all Rutgers alumni who are veterans as members.
As the Class of 2026 enters their next chapter, we revisit past Tips for New Grads to share advice on how to succeed.
Bart Klion, who began visiting the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus in the late 1930s and enrolled in 1944, continuously supported the university up to the end of his life.
Five outstanding graduates who have been deeply involved in supporting the university will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni at a ceremony in April.
Reunion festivities honored Rutgers–New Brunswick classes with landmark anniversaries and explored the vast history and present day of the campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway.
A day of celebration on Friday, September 19, will honor Rutgers University–New Brunswick graduates from the 50th anniversary class of 1975, as well as classes of 1970, 1965, 1960, 1955, and 1950.