Hall of Distinguished Alumni

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Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee James F. Dougherty RC’74, GSNB’75 in the Rutgers–New Brunswick Honors College on the College Avenue campus. Photo by John O’Boyle.

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.

Caption: Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee Eric LeGrand SAS’14 at his coffee shop in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Photo by John O’Boyle.

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.

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George C. Hill leaves behind a remarkable legacy as a world-renowned microbiologist and educator whose lifelong journey of excellence includes a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University–Camden. He and his twin brother generously supported their alma mater, which awarded them full scholarships in the late 1950s, by establishing the Hill Family Center for College Access at Rutgers–Camden.