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Governor, at Rutgers, Touts RU Research That IDs Path Toward Improved Public Schools and Education 

To Governor Murphy, who called Rutgers “one of the rockingest institutions of higher education in the United States,” the research sounds like a blueprint for success. “Schools work best when educators, administrators and school boards all work together,” Governor Murphy said. “I am excited that Rutgers is helping to facilitate these conversations.” More here.
RU-Camden Poly Sci Prof Sees 2018 as 'Year of the Woman'

Even if women do not double their numbers in Congress this year, as they did in 1992, the women running this year are disrupting our expectations of political leadership and making a statement, writes Kelly Ditmar, pictured at left. Read her OP-ED here.
Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation at RU-Newark 

RU–Newark has officially opened its Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center with community partners -- and has announced the center’s upcoming citywide activities. More here.

Rutgers Expands Commuter, Freight Rail Research, Education 

In an era of high-profile railroad accidents and rising rail traffic, many of these systems face challenges ranging from infrastructure integrity to operational safety to uncertainty regarding future funding. More here.