These students have maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout their time in the Exercise Science or Sport Management majors.

This is an exceptional accomplishment, and we are incredibly proud of their dedication and performance.

These students maintained at least a 3.8 GPA in the Exercise Science or Sport Management majors.

The following students maintained at least a 3.6 GPA in the Exercise Science or Sport Management majors.

Kinesiology and Health ambassadors are an exceptional group of volunteer students selected to represent Exercise Science and Sport Management. These students demonstrate professionalism, support department initiatives, and inspire their peers to pursue the myriad of opportunities available to current and prospective students. They plan events, share their experiences with others through office hours and engage students on our social media. Thank you to all of our student ambassadors for everything you have done for our department.

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. I wish to congratulate this year’s graduating cohort of the DPT 4+3 Program and to wish them well as they continue their physical therapy education at the graduate level.

The Physical Therapy Club creates a community for all students who are interested in pursuing a career in Physical Therapy. Within the club, students are guided and mentored through the Physical Therapy School application process, as well as participate in fundraisers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This club allows students to connect with one another, receive peer mentorship and learn more about the potential career paths that are available to them. The department would like to thank the Physical Therapy Club members for all their fundraising and involvement they have had during their time at Rutgers. You all have represented our department and Physical Therapy program extremely well.

The Kinesiology and Health Club creates a student support system for students interested in Kinesiology and Health. They do peer mentoring, professional networking, and various educational opportunities. The department wants to thank the club members for helping spread the word about the department and the opportunities that are available after graduation.

The students from the Undergraduate Sport Science Team have gained hands-on research experience in data collection and analysis while working on a range of important projects. These students worked directly with Rutgers coaches and athletes in physiological testing, training monitoring, and data analysis. Collectively, these students have demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and a strong commitment to the research process. 

I would like to acknowledge these students who have dedicated their time and effort to our department's initiative advocating for physical literacy and health among children. These students played a key role in implementing physical activity programming and in research focused on motor activity and physical function, volunteering for GigiFit, and programs through RWJBH. In some cases, they dedicated an entire day each weekend, and sometimes more hours, during the semester to run these programs, creating a priceless experience for the individuals who benefitted.

These students volunteer for the Center for Exercise and Aging. Their involvement with our community programs and outreach makes our program successful each year.

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. This student was selected from all the local AKA Undergraduate Scholar nominees from doctoral granting programs nationwide as the undergraduate student with the most distinguished academic and leadership record. The 2026 American Kinesiology Association National Undergraduate Scholar Award went to Joslyn Ramirez!

The Youth Sports Research Council Student Award provides the next generation of exercise science and sport management leaders pursuing work with children. This monetary award provides access to post-graduation opportunities by covering fees related to tests, applications, and certifications. This year we are happy to have two winners, Venindah Nyaribari and Brian Ko!

The Excellence in Exercise Science Award goes to a graduating senior who has significantly contributed to the department through involvement in civic engagement, departmental service, celebration of diversity and inclusion, advocacy, educational awareness, mentorship, and health promotion. This year’s award winner is Louis Mejorada!

This award is presented 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. This year’s winner is Michael Lynch!