🏅 Rutgers–Newark has officially earned the Seal of Excelencia excelencia_in_education, becoming the only university in New Jersey with this national distinction. And what better moment to celebrate than during Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month ❤️🤍 Nearly 35% of our undergraduates in 2024-2025 identified as Latine/Hispanic, far exceeding the 25 percent threshold for federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This seal recognizes more than enrollment, it honors the culture of belonging and success that defines our campus. 💬 “Our students thrive because we work hard to build a climate of connection and care,” said chancellortonyasmithjackson “Belonging is the foundation of student success, and Rutgers–Newark ensures that every student—Latino and otherwise—feels supported to achieve at the highest levels.” Achievements like the Seal of Excelencia don’t happen overnight, or by one person alone. They are the result of an entire community working together. We couldn’t ha...