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Ashley Higginson, who graduated from Rutgers Law School in May, won the gold medal with a record time in the steeplechase event. The steeplechase is a 3,000-meter race that requires clearing 28 hurdles and seven water jumps. Read our story to learn more about how she trained in between law classes.

Sonjanit DeFrank, a Rutgers Future Scholar, flourished in the LEAP Academy University Charter School’s STEM High School in Camden, was one of 130 college-bound students from across the country who were welcomed by first lady Michelle Obama at The White House to participate in the “Beating the Odds Summit.” President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance and greeted the guests.