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Rutgers University–Newark welcomed over 2,500 new students with a roaring convocation filled with cowbells, cheers, and a choir singing the school anthem — all under the theme “Rooted in Newark, Rising in Excellence.” Chancellor, President, and Mayor of Newark delivered powerful messages urging students to see Newark as a collaborator, not just a backdrop, and to embrace their role as knowledge creators. Current students and faculty showcased impressive achievements — from civic leaders and AI pioneers to award-winning professors and a jazz artist releasing a new album. The university president likened student potential to Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston — transforming inspiration into legacy. With a call to action rooted in courage, purpose, and the “educated human will,” the Class of 2030 was reminded they’re part of something bigger — and that their education is a tool to uplift not just themselves, but those who came before them and those yet to come.

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