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In the News This Week
Rutgers Student Minimum Wage Increased 30%

Rutgers President Bob Barchi this week raised the minimum wage for student workers employed by Rutgers on all campuses from $8.44 per hour to $11 per hour, effective on January 1, 2018. This represents a 30-percent increase over the current hourly minimum, which is set by the State of New Jersey. Rutgers' 30-percent increase will be applied to every eligible student worker, including students on Federal Work Study. Read more.

State Honors the Newark City of Learning Collaborative (NCLC)

NCLC, housed at RU-Newark and launched in 2015 with a goal of increasing post-secondary education attainment to 25% of Newark residents by 2025, was celebrated with an Equity Trailblazer Award at a recent gathering of State and other officials. Read more. 

Big Investment for New Athletics Facility for RU-Camden

Rutgers will invest up to $7.5 million in the redevelopment of Campbell’s Field in Camden, envisioning a new, multi-purpose athletic facility for RU-Camden's NCAA Division III and club teams as well as by the larger Camden community. Read more.