Meet the Class of 2029

September 3, 2025

Meet the Class of 2029: Inspired by Their Families to Change the World

Members of this year’s incoming class have been inspired by their families and have already turned their motivation to make a difference in the world into action.

Whether they grew up caring for siblings faced with health challenges, decided to follow the career paths of relatives or celebrated Rutgers pride with parents who worked for the university, their family ties shaped their path to college. Some are joining siblings or following a family tradition by coming to Rutgers.

Read More about students like Michele, a first-generation college student from New Brunswick.