Messages to the Rutgers Community 

Welcome to a New Year at Rutgers
September 5, 2023
President Holloway welcomes everyone at the start of a new academic year and reiterates the university's commitment to academic freedom and free speech while encouraging civility in discourse.

Celebrating Nancy Cantor's Outstanding Chancellorship
August 16, 2023
Chancellor Cantor, whose tenure will conclude in June 2024, has championed many transformative initiatives at Rutgers–Newark to advance social mobility, publicly engaged scholarship, and collaboration among anchor institutions.

Rutgers University Statement on New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver
August 1, 2023
Lt. Gov. Oliver was a remarkable woman who forcefully represented her district, her county and our state with dignity and determination.

Introducing the Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Program
July 31, 2023
This program, with five award categories, aims to strengthen institutional pride and build on the ideal of a beloved community where employees are engaged, productive, valued, and rewarded for their contributions.

Rutgers Board of Governors Approves Single Medical School Accreditation
July 10, 2023
The Board voted to pursue a single accreditation between New Jersey Medical School (which will remain in Newark) and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (which will remain in Middlesex County).

Today's Supreme Court Ruling on Race in College Admissions
June 29, 2023
Rutgers will review its policies and practices to ensure they follow the law established by today’s decision; at the same time, we remain committed to our values as a university. 

Chancellor-Provost Conway Will Become Chancellor Conway
June 23, 2023
Effective July 1, 2023, Chancellor-Provost Francine Conway will assume the title of Chancellor of Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Chancellor Conway will continue to oversee the administrative, academic, and research operations of Rutgers–New Brunswick. 

Tentative Agreement on New Contracts with Faculty Unions
April 30, 2023
President Holloway announces that the university has reached tentative agreements on new contracts, subject to ratification by union membership, with Rutgers' faculty unions.

We Have Agreed to a Framework on New Contracts
April 15, 2023
President Holloway announces that the university has reached the framework on economic issues for new contracts with several of Rutgers' faculty unions, ending the week-long strike.

Update on Strike and Negotiations
April 13, 2023
President Holloway updates the community on contract negotiations at the Statehouse between the university administration and faculty unions, supported by Governor Murphy's staff and state-appointed mediators. 

First Update on Strike and Negotiations
April 10, 2023
President Holloway provides an update on the strike called by faculty unions and on Governor Murphy's leadership in seeking agreement between the administration and the unions.

Regarding the Faculty Unions' Strike
April 9, 2023
President Holloway informs the Rutgers community about the strike called by faculty unions for April 10, 2023, and about the continuing negotiations between the administration and the unions.

Third Update on Labor Negotiations
April 3, 2023
President Holloway provides an update to the university community on the continuing negotiations between the administration and the unions.

Second Update on Labor Negotiations
March 21, 2023
President Holloway provides an update to faculty and staff on the continuing negotiations between the administration and the unions.

Update on Labor Negotiations as You Return from Spring Break
March 21, 2023
President Holloway provides an update to Rutgers students on the continuing negotiations between the administration and the unions.

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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