President Jonathan Holloway
Jonathan Holloway, the 21st president of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an eminent historian and an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He began his presidency on July 1, 2020. He previously served as provost of Northwestern University and dean of Yale College.
Our Commitment to the Rutgers Community as a New Semester Begins
As the first day of classes for our undergraduates approaches, I want to welcome you back for what promises to be an exciting spring semester.
Watch the 2024 Rutgers Stakeholders Address
Read the full text of the 2024 Rutgers University Stakeholder Address
Announcing My Plans to Serve Final Year as Rutgers President
As I enter my final year as President, I am proud of what this university community has achieved during a challenging time for higher education and for society more broadly.
Cultivating Good Citizenship
LearningWell magazine interviews President Holloway for a story about the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness initiative to foster civil discourse and civic preparedness among students.
Announcing the Search for the Next Chancellor of Rutgers–Newark
I am pleased to launch the search for a permanent chancellor for Rutgers University–Newark. Our search committee, co-chaired by Professor Salamishah Tillet and Executive Vice President Prabhas Moghe, includes dedicated students, staff, and faculty from across the university, as well as members selected from our governing boards, alumni, and community partners.
Rutgers on the Rise
Rutgers on the Rise features recent standout accomplishments and progress at Rutgers, including unprecedented gains in rankings, research funding, state and federal support, capital construction, donations that support student access, applications for admission, and more.
Highlights
President Jonathan Holloway returns to the classroom this fall to lead a Byrne seminar for first-year undergraduate students on citizenship and democracy at a pivotal time in the nation’s history.
Dr. Holloway spoke about ensuring Rutgers’ long-term financial sustainability and about federal and state funding uncertainties.
Rutgers University again scored high marks in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report college rankings.
