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Messages to the Rutgers Community 

Coming Soon: Rutgers DEI Campus Climate Survey
March 8, 2023
The survey, launching March 20, will help assess whether Rutgers' diversity, equity, and inclusion values are reflected in the experience of students, faculty, and staff as the university strives for an environment respectful and inclusive for all.

An Update on Labor Negotiations
March 6, 2023
President Holloway provides information regarding the ongoing negotiations for new labor contracts between the university administration and the unions representing Rutgers faculty and staff.

My Budget Address to the University Senate
February 17, 2023
Dr. Holloway invites the community to view his address to the University Senate about Rutgers’ $5.1 billion budget and some of the significant fiscal headwinds Rutgers faces in the coming years.

Responding to Violence with Compassion
February 14, 2023
As we grieve the loss of these victims and work to protect the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, let us counteract violence with acts of kindness and compassion.

Our Commitment Continues: Rutgers Against Hunger's Adopt-a-Family
November 21, 2022
President Holloway encourages faculty and staff to participate in an annual program to help New Jersey families struggling with poverty and hunger.

Thank You, Veterans of Rutgers
November 11, 2022
We honor all those in our Rutgers family—students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and board members—who are serving or who have served the United States in one of our military branches.

On the Passing of Former N.J. Governor James Florio
September 26, 2022
New Jersey—and Rutgers—lost a dedicated public servant and widely respected statesman with the death of the Honorable James J. Florio, who served for many years on our faculty.

My Address to the University Senate
September 23, 2022
President Holloway's third annual report to the University Senate focused on the vital importance of supporting student success as the core of what Rutgers does as a university.

So Happy to Welcome You to Fall 2022 at Rutgers
September 6, 2022
In greeting new and returning students, faculty, and staff at the start of the fall semester, President Holloway reiterated Rutgers’ commitment to academic freedom and free speech.

Changes to the Leadership Structure at Rutgers Law School
July 12, 2022
Dr. Holloway announced that Rutgers will move to a single-dean model for Rutgers Law School, beginning in the 2023-24 academic year.

Accepting Recommendations of the Future of Work Task Force
June 23, 2022
Dr. Holloway announced a plan to support workplace excellence, attract top talent, improve student and patient experiences, support innovation and sustainability, and foster an inclusive, respectful work environment.

Marking Juneteenth
June 16, 2022
Rutgers begins an annual practice of observing Juneteenth as a university holiday, which Dr. Holloway calls “a somber act of remembrance.”

Implementation of the Chosen Name Initiative
June 14, 2022
Rutgers University has taken steps to enable students, faculty, and staff to use their chosen or preferred name in university communications.

Rutgers to Be Tobacco-Free by 2023
June 1, 2022
The decision to declare all campuses smoke- and tobacco-free by January 2023 will make Rutgers a healthier place to learn, live, and work.

Announcing Our 2021–22 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients
April 26, 2022
President Holloway and EVPAA Moghe announce 31 recipients, from across Rutgers, of faculty awards for academic year 2021–22 in ten categories, including the new Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Part-Time Lecturer.

Our Efforts to Address Climate Change
April 7, 2022
Dr. Holloway discusses the new Office of Climate Action, efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, and a May 2022 conference on mobilizing the university to achieve its climate goals.

Rutgers Forward: University Diversity Strategic Plan
March 30, 2022
Our first-ever Diversity Strategic Plan reflects work within each chancellor-led unit toward developing a diverse community, promoting inclusive scholarship, defining substantive community engagement, building capacity for inclusive climates, and developing the infrastructure to drive change.

My First Budget Address to the University Senate
February 18, 2022
In this yearly address, I hope to enrich the quality of the conversation when we discuss the university’s budget, with clear language and frank and candid explanations.

Ready for a Great Semester at Rutgers
January 18, 2022
The next few months promise to be exciting all across Rutgers, and I look forward to again enjoying the buzz of activity I witnessed last fall.

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