Athletics and Recreation
Our Mission
The mission of the Rutgers-Newark Department of Athletics and Recreation is to provide University constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community at-large with a diverse range of programs and activities to enhance the overall quality of life and participation in the Rutgers Experience. Rutgers-Newark Athletics meets the varied interests and needs of its athletes on intercollegiate, competitive and recreational levels.
Meet Meghan Haughey, Director of Athletics and Recreation
Megan Haughey brings a student-centered approach and a record of competitive and organizational success to Rutgers University–Newark Athletics and Recreation. A Rutgers alumna and former Division I student-athlete, Haughey joined Rutgers–Newark after 14 years at Stevens Institute of Technology, where she served as deputy director of athletics and senior woman administrator while becoming the winningest women’s basketball coach in program history.
Throughout her career, Haughey has focused on creating environments where student-athletes can excel academically, athletically, and personally. Her experience spans strategic planning, recruitment and retention, NCAA compliance, leadership development, and building an engaged campus athletics culture.
At Rutgers–Newark, Haughey is leading the Scarlet Raiders into their next chapter with a focus on student-athlete success, competitive excellence, and stronger connections among athletics, the university, and the greater Newark community.
Scarlet Raiders Sports
The Rutgers-Newark intercollegiate athletics program gives undergraduate students an opportunity to participate and represent their institution in competition while providing all constituencies the chance to witness and support on-campus events. Rutgers-Newark is committed to providing its student-athletes with qualified professionals and facilities to support their athletic endeavors, and experienced educational support to enhance their academic progress, regardless of sport or gender.
Facilities
Athletics facilities, utilized by varsity sports and recreation, are available to all members of the Rutgers community. The facilities complement the diversified program offerings. Rutgers-Newark pledges to provide its constituencies modern facilities and equipment in sufficient numbers that conform to optimum standards for health and safety.
Recreation Classes
The Golden Dome Athletic Center offers non-credit recreation classes ranging from yoga to scuba diving are offered on a semester basis through the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation at Rutgers-Newark. The classes are available to Golden Dome Athletic Center members, as well as students, faculty and staff at Rutgers-Newark.
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