This year's graduates of Rutgers University come from all walks of life.
School: Camden College of Arts and Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Art
While her eldest daughter was pursuing a law degree at Rutgers–Camden, she challenged her mom to take action on her dream of earning a college degree.
School: School of Law–Newark
Degree: Juris Doctor
A former punk rocker becomes an award-winning intellectual property attorney and wins a Grammy Foundation award.
School: Douglass College
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology and Neuroscience
An exemplar of student engagement draws on her passion for humanity to raise awareness of the Darfur genocide in Sudan.
School: Rutgers College
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Despite struggling with depression, Mike Alvarez earned a 3.98 grade point average and straight As in his major.
School: Mason Gross School of the Arts
Degree: Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
This former Army interrogator who served in Afghanistan creates works combining his spiritual awareness and devotion to family and public service.