Messages to the Rutgers Community 

A Message to the Class of 2025
May 12, 2025
You have worked extremely hard and overcome plenty of challenges on your way to reaching a milestone that is now just days away. You have earned this moment, and we are excited for you.

We Support Our International Community at Rutgers
April 6, 2025
Affirming that Rutgers is truly an international university, President Holloway encourages international students and scholars to turn to Rutgers Global and the Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project if they have concerns about their immigration status.

Update on Federal Actions, State Budget, and Rutgers' Response
March 27, 2025
I share this update with my assurance that we are taking these matters seriously—but also with my confidence that Rutgers is in a strong position and will continue to carry out our mission through your excellent efforts across the university and beyond.

Update on Federal Actions and Guidance to Universities
March 7, 2025
Dr. Holloway provides information on recent guidance to universities from multiple attorneys general, including New Jersey's, regarding the February "Dear Colleague" letter from the U.S. Department of Education.

U.S. Dept. of Education "Dear Colleague" Letter
February 18, 2025
As we strive to foster a community where faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds are able to thrive, we will review the letter to ensure the university’s policies and practices continue to be consistent with the law and our institutional values.

My Annual Budget Message to the University Senate
February 14, 2025
In his annual financial address, Dr. Holloway highlighted efforts to ensure Rutgers' long-term financial sustainability and discussed federal and state funding uncertainties.

Federal Activity and Rutgers' Mission
January 24, 2025
In recent days, the executive branch of the federal government has released a series of executive orders that have led to understandable questions, confusion, and concern from many in the Rutgers community.

Our Commitment to the Rutgers Community as a New Semester Begins
January 16, 2025
As the first day of classes for our undergraduates approaches, I want to welcome you back for what promises to be an exciting spring semester.

Regarding the Recent Union Referendum
January 8, 2025
Dr. Holloway comments on a faculty union referendum on advocating for divestment from companies that do business with Israel and for the university to sever its academic partnership with Tel Aviv University. 

Applauding This Year's Employee Excellence Awards Honorees
December 18, 2024
Dr. Holloway celebrates the 43 members of the Rutgers staff and faculty who received recognition this year for their outstanding accomplishments. 

A Salute to Our Veterans
November 11, 2024
I offer all those at Rutgers who have served this nation in the armed forces my enduring appreciation and wish you the very best as we observe Veterans Day. 

Ensuring a Safe, Respectful Workplace Environment at Rutgers
October 16, 2024
This survey of 4,500 Rutgers employees serves as a call to action to improve our response to and prevention of sexual misconduct.

Announcing My Plans
September 17, 2024
As I enter my final year as President, I am proud of what this university community has achieved during a challenging time for higher education and for society more broadly. 

Welcome to Fall 2024 at Rutgers
September 3, 2024
Let me start this new year at Rutgers—a year filled with hope and possibility—by wishing all of you a rewarding and successful semester.

Rutgers' Commitment to Free Expression and Academic Achievement
August 19, 2024
In advocating effectively for our positions while seeking to understand, respect, and even learn from those who disagree, we can truly be a model of excellence.

Announcing the Search for the Next Chancellor of Rutgers-Newark
August 13, 2024
The search committee will be co-chaired by Professor Salamishah Tillet and Executive Vice President Prabhas Moghe.

Battling Antisemitism with Education - My Congressional Testimony
May 23, 2024
President Holloway shares the oral testimony he gave before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

A Note of Appreciation
May 2, 2024
President Holloway thanks all those who helped bring a peaceful end to the protest on Voorhees Mall on the New Brunswick campus.

Regarding the Protest on Voorhees Mall
May 2, 2024
We are committed to doing everything in our power to provide a safe and secure environment for our students to learn and succeed.

Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Program 2024
April 16, 2024
In the second year of this program saluting outstanding Rutgers employees, a new category honors longtime contributions by faculty and staff members.

Vandalization of Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers-New Brunswick
April 10, 2024
This despicable act, committed during Eid, cannot stand. Acts of violence and bias have no place at Rutgers. We must be better than this. 

Regarding the RUSA Referenda
April 1, 2024
President Holloway writes to Rutgers-New Brunswick students in regard to the recently concluded Rutgers University Student Assembly referenda.

A Vital Mission and a Shared Humanity
January 16, 2024
To excel in our mission as a community requires that we engage in genuine curiosity and commit ourselves to understanding one another—even around the most difficult and divisive topics.

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