Rutgers University–Newark held its 80th commencement ceremony, marking a milestone anniversary year, with 2,849 students receiving degrees, along with advice from keynote speaker Jonathan Capehart, a Newark native, Pulitzer Prize winner, and co-anchor of MS NOW's The Weekend.
As a child of the 1980s crack epidemic, Miseka Diggs was one of many who found a way to survive as families were torn apart by addiction. At the age of 11, she sold drugs. But Diggs turned her life around and graduated from Rutgers-Newark at the age of 49 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
Class of 2026's Christina Sarkes is an aspiring doctor and dedicated flutist exploring how the arts might intersect with healing in her future career.
It’s a great time to be a Rutgers–Newark graduate. No matter where you live, no matter where you are in life—just beginning your career or just beginning your retirement—our alumni have more opportunities than ever to stay connected to Rutgers and each other. This network means being part of an ever-growing network of achievers who care about their communities and their campus. Connect with the Rutgers University Alumni Association.
The RUAA is here to help you stay connected to the university and to other alumni. With innovative programs, services, and volunteer opportunities, the RUAA is constantly developing new ways to support and benefit all Rutgers alumni. Membership is free for life and automatic upon graduation from Rutgers or any of its legacy schools.
The Rutgers University–Newark Alumni Center was created to support the contributions being made by alumni and enhance their presence in the community at large. It is a place to reunite with friends, former classmates, and professors to engage in critical conversations about issues that are important to the university community and the city of Newark.
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