Class of 2024!!!

Professors Jason Henderson, Latisha Forster Scott, and Sara Campbell pose for the camera!

Henry the Scarlet Knight trying to distract the seniors from winning some prizes.

Elaria Ibrahim posing with Dr. Anthony Delli Paoli next to her research poster on Parent Reported Youth Sport Injuries.

Professor Morgan Murray posing with the Scarlet Knight!

...and then there was some dancing.

Scarlet Knight selfie!

Professor Reubinedde Malamug hanging out with the Scarlet Knight.

Lin Williams (Academic Advisor), graduating senior William Bui, and Ryan Krug (Undergrad Administrator).

The Applied Metabolism & Physiology Laboratory team.
Bilal Chaudhry, Dan Battillo, graduating senior William Bui, Dr. Steve Malin, and Maleš Miladinov

Kinesiology and Health Chair Dr. Brandon Alderman and SAS Executive Dean Juli Wade pose with the Scarlet Knight.

Professor Adam DiVine, graduating senior William Bui, and Professor Morgan Murray.

SAS Executive Dean Juli Wade congratulate the graduating seniors.

These Honor Students maintained at least a 3.6 GPA in the major or a 3.4 GPA and completed a 3-semester Honors Research Program.

These High Honor Students maintained at least a 3.8 GPA in the major or a 3.6 GPA and completed a 3-semester Honors Research Program.

These Highest Honor Students maintained a 4.0 GPA AND completed a 3 semester Honors Research Program.

These students maintained the highest grade point average out of all of our students, with a 4.0 cumulative GPA.

The Honors in Research program is designed to immerse students in a research project during their senior year. This highly competitive 3-semester program starts in the spring semester of junior year with a seminar that examines core principles of research. The students then embark on a yearlong mentored research project that spans scientific and non-scientific fields. The students learn the tools and techniques for good research; fill themselves with information and facts; and, most importantly, begin to “think like a researcher”.

We are very proud of the following Honors in Research students who completed this rigorous program, often while also juggling a full course-load, part-time jobs, internships, volunteer work, and other personal demands. These students represent the ‘elite thinkers’ of the 2024 graduating class.

Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy 4+3 Program began fulfilling the many requirements of this highly competitive program in their first year at Rutgers.  They have maintained a high GPA while working and/or volunteering hundreds of hours in various Physical Therapy clinics, have held leadership positions in university clubs, conducted research, and performed community service, earning thousands of dollars for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They truly embody the qualities of their future profession.

The American Kinesiology Association’s Undergraduate Scholar Award is an award that is given to an undergraduate student who is committed to promoting and enhancing kinesiology as a unified field of study and to advancing its many applications.

The Chancellor Leadership Award is given to a graduating Rutgers senior who exemplifies excellence and truly embodies a commitment to leadership and involvement on campus and/or in the community. This person demonstrates that they have served in multiple campus leadership positions throughout their academic journey, having left a positive and lasting impression on the community through initiating, leading or supporting projects of activism or advocacy for social justice, inclusion, and diversity in unique and innovative ways.

The same person is receiving both of these awards this year. This year’s AKA Undergraduate Scholar AND Chancellor Leadership Awards goes to William Bui.

Joy Elasmar

Excellence in Exercise Science

This award goes to the Exercise Science graduating senior who has significantly contributed to the department through involvement in activities that demonstrate civic engagement, service to the department, celebration or promotion of diversity and inclusion, advocacy and educational awareness work, mentorship or guidance, and promotion of health and wellness.

Naomi Butler

Dr. David Feigley Memorial Award
Excellence in Sport Management

This award is in memory of the late Dr. David Feigley who was with this department for over 40 years.

The recipient of this award is a Sport Management graduating senior who has significantly contributed to the department through involvement in activities and initiatives that demonstrate civic engagement, service to the department, celebration or promotion of diversity and inclusion, advocacy and educational awareness work, mentorship or guidance.

Winner of a DKH swag basket!

Sarah Qurasishi wins the opportunity to pie a professor on stage.

That professor was Morgan Murray!