🏡🦊 Our first Homecoming in over 10 years, and the tradition is here to stay! We had a blast this weekend where we saw alumni from the Class of ‘68 all the way through 2025. It was one big Raider Family Reunion filled with spirit, laughter, music, and unforgettable moments. Many alumni shared how much the campus has evolved, from renovated spaces like Conklin Hall and Dana Library to the growth of student organizations and new traditions. This reflects how far Rutgers–Newark has come and how much it continues to grow, with a #5 national ranking for social mobility and #36 among top public universities (a ranking that continues to climb year after year). “We have the academic part right and we have the anchor institution part right because we do community-engaged partnerships while we are learning. And this city has a strong history of helping people who don’t have access get access,’’ said Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson. “We are in this city for a reason.’’ #InNewarkOfNewark Smit...