Passions have long driven senior Presley Albadine—whether it’s been through dance, public service, or her leadership roles at Rutgers–Camden. After graduation, the Gloucester County native and newly minted Fulbright scholar will leverage many of those pursuits internationally, capping an undergraduate journey packed with academic honors and campus involvement. Albadine, who majored in psychology and childhood studies, will travel to Paraguay next year to serve as an English Teaching Assistant through a Fulbright Scholarship. 
 

On May 18, Rutgers Global hosted a graduation ceremony for a special group of 10 graduating students—7 students from Afghanistan and 3 students from Gaza—who completed an exceptionally challenging journey to obtain their degrees from Rutgers University. As Vice President for Global Affairs Rick Garfunkel noted in his opening remarks, “The strength and resilience needed to reach this achievement is nothing short of astounding. And this is why we are gathered together today—to honor this journey.”

Rutgers University is proud to announce that 12 students from across its New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden campuses have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for the Spring 2026 cycle. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman Scholarship supports students of limited financial means in pursuing study or internship opportunities abroad, helping to foster cross-cultural understanding and prepare the next generation of globally engaged leaders.