World-Leading Scholarship
Through the Scholarly Leadership pillar, faculty expertise continues to expand in fields critical to the future.
Academic Master Plan Impact Report
Since its launch in 2021, the Academic Master Plan has guided university efforts to enhance academic excellence, improve student outcomes, and sharpen research innovation. That work has delivered measurable results – and created momentum that is shaping what comes next.
From the Chancellor
As we open the next chapter of our remarkable 260-year history, the benchmarks we chase are clear, and the path ahead is anchored in conviction, composed by knowledge and guided by purpose. Over the next few years, we will grow our standing as a nation-leading public university.
Our goal is to become synonymous with excellence in higher education – by every measure.
Francine Conway, Chancellor
Rutgers–New Brunswick
Anchored in Excellence
Four pillars support the Academic Master Plan, the comprehensive blueprint guiding our unceasing quest for scholarly and educational prestige. Explore the resulting programs, innovative research, inclusive pedagogy, and examples of how we are improving lives in New Jersey and beyond.
Tackling Grand Challenges
Through the Innovative Research pillar, collaborative, cross-disciplinary research brings unique perspectives to the most difficult problems.
More Students Succeed
Through the Student Success pillar, graduation and retention rates have steadily improved, helping more students complete their degrees on time.
Engaged Public Service
Through the Community Engagement pillar, community partnership and volunteering are embedded in a Rutgers-New Brunswick education.
Catalysts for Change
Our aspirations are grounded in real, demonstrated gains. Together, these indicators point to an institution that knows how to turn planning into performance.
$1.1B+
research sponsored award expenditures
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faculty members elected to prestigious academies and societies
20+
point increase in Top Public Universities rankings
U.S. News & World Report (2022-2025)
#2
for social mobility in the Big Ten Conference
534
community partnerships established across New Jersey
People-Powered Progress
Five years after implementation of the Academic Master Plan, our faculty, students, staff and community partners are turning ambition into action with life-saving medical research, first-of-its-kind climate observations, wellness education, and so much more.
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