Jersey Roots, Global Reach

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2. A Long and Rich History Founded in 1766, 10 years before the United States became a nation Eighth oldest university in America Became the State University of New Jersey in 1956 Invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) in 1989 Organization comprises 61 of North America’s most elite research universities Only public university in New Jersey that is an AAU member

3. Rooted in New Jersey Located between New York City and Philadelphia One of the nation’s most densely populated, diverse, and complex states State provides a microcosm to test solutions for the 21st century

4. An Educational Powerhouse A top 25 public research university More than 56,000 students from all 50 states and 125 countries 125,000 continuing education registrants annually 4,150 full- and part-time faculty members 100 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels More than 10,000 graduates each year Over 400,000 alumni worldwide

5. A Recognized Leader Nationally ranked in numerous disciplines, including: Philosophy History Literature Mathematics Library and information science Public affairs Criminology Faculty includes recipients of: National Medals of Science National Medals of Technology MacArthur “Genius” Fellowships Fulbright Scholarships Guggenheim Fellowships 31 faculty elected to the National Academies

6. A Center for Innovative Research More than 200 research centers and institutes 147 U.S. patents issued to Rutgers in the past five years Generated $28.2 million in licensing revenue over the past five years Areas of special expertise include: Life sciences Alternative energy Climate and environmental change Advanced materials Food, nutrition, and health Transportation Telecommunications Homeland security

7. A Resource for New Jersey Three major campuses and facilities across the state Serves all 21 counties as New Jersey’s land-grant institution Programs and research focused on: Government services Small business development Environmental issues Economic growth K-12 education Health care Nutrition Urban redevelopment Criminal justice Public policy Arts and culture

8. An International Reputation Rutgers has worldwide impact: Rutgers underwater gliders study ocean changes in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and the Antarctic Center for Global Women’s Leadership advances human rights for women around the world Protein Data Bank and Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository provide essential information for life scientists here and abroad Center for Human Evolutionary Studies explores the evolution of human behavior through research in Ethiopia and Kenya Rutgers’ Wireless Information Network Laboratory develops and tests innovative telecommunications technology

9. Looking Ahead An exceptional undergraduate experience Access to a vast array of resources Student-faculty interaction through first-year seminars and learning communities Broad opportunities for hands-on research A new vision for our campuses Establishing a hub for business and professional studies on the Livingston Campus Providing state-of-the art facilities across all campuses A continued commitment to diversity Newark Campus ranked most diverse in the nation by U.S. News and World Report Ranked in top five for diversity management by DiversityInc Initiative to increase diversity among faculty and administrators

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