Rutgers Global was pleased to welcome distinguished alumnus Dr. Shams Eldien Naga to campus in January, celebrating his enduring connection to Rutgers University and his international impact as a leader in architecture, urban planning, and design. Dr. Naga, who earned his Master of Science in Urban Planning from Rutgers University in 1986, is Founder and Chairman of the DHB Group and NAGA Architects, Designers, and Planners, which operate across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and the United States. During his visit to Rutgers, Dr. Naga met with key faculty and staff from the Rutgers School of Engineering, the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, the Rutgers University Foundation, and Rutgers Global.  

Rutgers University-New Brunswick once again has been named a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, with 11 undergraduate and recent graduates receiving the grants in the 2025-2026 academic year. “Our students’ ongoing success in earning Fulbright grants illustrates once again the Rutgers edge,” said Rutgers President William F. Tate IV. “Again and again their grit and perseverance are matched by exceptional intellect and curiosity.”  

Rutgers University–Camden students, Christien Nicole Brown, Eva Chen, and Tia Franco, have been selected as Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholars for the Spring 2026 semester. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the selective, merit-based scholarship supports students with financial need as they pursue academic study or research abroad. All three recipients are first-generation college students and together represent each of Rutgers–Camden’s three undergraduate colleges.