Amy DĂaz, the new Chief of Staff at Rutgers University–Newark, has stepped into her role after arriving from Indiana University Northwest, where she served as Chief of Staff and Interim Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and External Affairs.
Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson was honored with the Essex County Coretta Scott King Award at the county African American History Month celebration.
Vice-Chancellor and Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives Jennifer Bucalo was among 26 fellows selected by the The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderzago, the association announced.
As the first day of classes began, Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson toured campus, meeting and greeting students, staff, faculty, and local business owners along the way.
Rutgers-Newark Interim Chancellor Jeffrey Robinson announced new leadership changes that will begin on July 1.
Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), has been appointed chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark, effective August 1.
