🦊💭 #RUNDownMemoryLane with us as we take a look back at the incredible year we had in 2025. First up: the national rankings and recognitions made possible by our unstoppable Rutgers–Newark community. 📝 Here’s what we accomplished together: 1️⃣🥇 For the second year in a row, Rutgers University–Newark ranks #1 in New Jersey and #5 in the Nation for Social Mobility according to the 2026 U.S. News and World Report college rankings! 2️⃣🏅 Rutgers University–Newark earned the Seal of Excelencia excelencia_in_education, becoming the only university in New Jersey to hold this national distinction. Nearly 35% of our undergraduates identify as Latine/Hispanic, far above the federal 25% threshold for Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation. The Seal of Excelencia goes beyond enrollment; it recognizes measurable outcomes in student belonging, retention, and success, while affirming the supportive campus culture that empowers students to achieve academically, socially, and professi...