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The busy thoroughfare was recently renamed to recognized Paul Robeson's legacy as an acclaimed scholar, athlete, actor, singer and global activist. The city hosted the dedication on Monday as Rutgers continues its celebration marking the centennial of Robeson's graduation in 1919. “It has been a long time coming to bring Paul Robeson back to the City of New Brunswick,” said Felicia McGinty,  executive vice chancellor of administration and planning at Rutgers-New Brunswick, and chair of the university’s Paul Robeson Centennial Committee.

Bisexual individuals may feel discriminated against and have high rates of stress and depression because they believe that their sexual identity is often questioned or denied by others, according to a Rutgers study.

Studying diverse, multi-ethnic populations can increase genetic discoveries and reduce health disparities, according to one of the largest genetic studies of Hispanics and Latinos, African-Americans, Asians and other minorities.



 

Rutgers study finds dying patients accept aggressive or experimental treatments even if it lessens their quality of life

The days are longer, the schedules lighter and many members of the Rutgers community have summer reading on their minds. Rutgers Today wondered what books made faculty and staff members' must-read lists for the next few months. Check out some of the answers.

Perry N. Halkitis, dean of Rutgers School of Public Health, explains in this Q&A  how the Stonewall Riots – which happened 50 years ago Friday launching the gay rights movement – brought attention to the unique health care needs of the gay population and served as a catalyst for the improvements seen today.