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Rutgers New Grad!

Congratulations and welcome to the Rutgers alumni community! You’ve turned your tassel, but your relationship with Rutgers hasn’t ended – it's for life. A worldwide network more than 600,000 strong is here for you.  Get involved and take advantage of all of the perks, networks, resources, and opportunities available to you.

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Keep your Rutgers relationship strong – stay connected!

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    Alumni Mixer

    Signature events like the RU Connected New Grad Mixers, Rutgers Takes the Garden State, Rutgers Professionals of Color Receptions, and Homecoming are great opportunities to connect with your alumni community right away.

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    Rutgers Alumni Club & Group Leadership

    Alumni groups are a great way to find community based on shared interest, shared experiences, or geographic location.

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    Volunteer

    Your unique strengths and talents matter. Let us help you find a volunteer opportunity that is personally meaningful to you.

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    Enhance the Rutgers student experience

    Be a Rutgers Ambassador

    Do you know someone who would be perfect for Rutgers? Tell us and we’ll invite them to tour campus. Your connection to Rutgers can be the bridge that brings students one step closer to their goals.

    Help shape future Rutgers classes

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    Tips for New Grads

    The Tips for New Grads series features Rutgers University alumni providing valuable advice and insights for early-career professionals navigating the work experience.

    Will Paxton

    Decade in, Decade out

    Will Paxton ENG’08, GSNB’13,’15 spent close to 10 years at Rutgers and in the 10 ten years since he left, has worked at a small biotech startup and one of the world’s largest companies.

    Ashly Estevez-Perez CCAS’20, GSC’21

    Everything You’ve Done Has Brought You to This Point

    That question pushed Ashly Estevez-Perez CCAS’20, GSC’21 to listen more closely to her inner voice and step fully into advocacy.

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    The Value of Exploration

    Graduation is just the beginning — start building connections now and discover how every conversation can open a new door with Talib Morgan NCAS’96, RBSG’98.

    Nikki Shah

    Rutgers University Alumni Offer Invaluable Guidance

    Nikki Shah CCAS'21 shares three insightful tips to help you thrive in the workplace.

    Perry Farhet

    Pivoting to Your Passion

    Perry Farhat, Esq. LC'04, RLAW'15, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at RWJUH SOMERSET gives advice on aligning work with your passions and finding your dream job.

    Krystal Burgess

    Thoughtful Approaches to a Wide Range of Challenges for Young Professionals

    Krystal Burgess, Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences’14, Senior University Relations and Diversity Programs Partner at The Campbell's Company provides tips on navigating challenges, whether in your professional or personal life.

    Perks

    There are plenty of perks to being Rutgers Forever. Add value to your alumni experience by making the most of them!

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