Community Outreach

On campus and off, Rutgers continuously works to build a stronger relationship with New Brunswick, Newark, Piscataway, and the surrounding region.

A strong partnership leads to a thriving community

We’re committed to being good partners of and advocates for our neighbors. As part of that commitment, we make sure that everyone—from local residents to students, faculty and staff—has access to Rutgers’ community offerings.

Featured community programs and events

Rutgers Day

Each year in Newark, New Brunswick, and Camden, we invite our neighbors to learn about everything our University offers, and celebrate our partnership with the state of New Jersey and beyond.

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The Science Bus

This 40-foot-long blue bus visits middle schools around the state, giving students a chance to solve real-life problems and explore career opportunities in STEM.

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Young Women in Bio

As one of the first to host a YWIB event in New Jersey, we invited 250+ high school girls from 18 schools throughout the state to the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School to learn more about career options for women in biomedical sciences.

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BioLinks

A partnership between Rutgers and science teachers at local public schools, this program gives graduate students and postdoctoral fellows the chance to volunteer their time with K-12 students throughout the region.

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