Rutgers

Question 1

Name and Founding

Answer 1

• Official Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• Founded: 1766 (as Queen’s College)
• Renamed: Rutgers College in 1825

Question 2

Public Status

Answer 2

• Became the state university of New Jersey: 1945 and 1956

Question 3

Campuses

Answer 3

• Main Campuses: New Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, Camden

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Question 4

Rutgers Academic Programs

Answer 4

• 29 schools and colleges
• Over 150 undergraduate majors
• More than 400 graduate programs

Question 5

Rutgers Research

Answer 5

• Leading research institution
• Member of the Association of American Universities (AAU)
• Numerous research centers and institutes

Question 6

Rutgers New Brunswick/Piscataway Campus

Answer 6

• Largest and most comprehensive campus
• Includes the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, Rutgers Business School, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
• Home to the Waksman Institute of Microbiology and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Question 7

Newark Campus

Answer 7

• Known for its diverse student body and urban setting
• Includes Rutgers Law School, Rutgers Business School (Newark), School of Public Affairs and Administration, College of Arts and Sciences
• Focuses on urban research and community engagement

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Question 8

Rutgers Camden Campus

Answer 8

• Smaller, more intimate educational environment
• Includes School of Business, Rutgers Law School (Camden), College of Arts and Sciences
• Emphasizes community service and regional partnerships

Question 9

Student Life

Answer 9

• Enrollment: Over 70,000 students
• Known for diversity and inclusiveness
• Wide range of student organizations, clubs, activities
• Division I athletics as a member of the Big Ten Conference

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Question 10

Notable Alumni

Answer 10

• James Gandolfini, actor
• Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator
• Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize-winning economist
• Mario Batali, celebrity chef

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Question 11

Rankings and Recognition

Answer 11

• Consistently ranked among top public universities in the U.S.
• Recognized globally for research output and academic excellence
• Highly ranked programs in pharmacy, public health, and business

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Question 12

Research and Innovation

Answer 12

• Attracts significant research funding from federal agencies, private industry, philanthropic organizations
• Known for contributions in biotechnology, health sciences, environmental science, social sciences

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Question 13

Governance

Answer 13

• Governed by a Board of Governors and Board of Trustees
• President: Chief executive officer, responsible for overall leadership and administration

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Question 14

Community Engagement

Answer 14

• Provides community outreach and extension services through Rutgers Cooperative Extension
• Plays a significant role in New Jersey’s economic development, workforce development, research commercialization, public policy

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