Informational, News, Events, and Promotional Websites

These direct online communications resources get the word out about Rutgers.

Rutgers.edu

Rutgers.edu is the main universitywide website, with feature stories, information, and links to all things Rutgers. Main feature stories and shorter spotlight stories on the pages of Rutgers.edu change frequently. If you have a great idea for a feature story or shorter spotlight item, contact Amy Reilly, the University Relations assistant director in charge of content on Rutgers.edu.

Rutgers Today

Rutgers Today is an online news center mangaged by the Office of Media Relations that provides a daily stream of news and events taking place on Rutgers’ three campuses. The website showcases the best that Rutgers has to offer—groundbreaking research, public service, scholarship, exhibitions, performances, and stories about outstanding Rutgers students, faculty, and staff. Submit ideas to Rutgers Today.

Rutgers Magazine

Rutgers Magazine is the university publication for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Rutgers. Published three times a year, the magazine presents a rich medley of feature stories, news, and vibrant photography that keeps readers abreast of developments at Rutgers—from faculty research initiatives, to student and academic life, to alumni accomplishments. Contact David Major, Rutgers Magazine editor, to suggest story ideas.

Rutgers–New Brunswick Campus Homepage

The Rutgers–New Brunswick Campus website is info-central for Rutgers’ flagship campus in New Brunswick. Material on the website changes frequently. If you have a great idea for a featured event or shorter spotlight item, contact Amy Reilly, the University Relations assistant director in charge of nb.rutgers.edu.

Faculty & Staff Bulletin

The Faculty & Staff Bulletin website and archive contains official and timely information: announcements, appointments, retirements, awards and honors, gifts, grants, and in memoriam. An enewsletter version of the bulletin is distributed weekly via email to faculty and staff on all of the Rutgers campuses. Find submission forms.

Rutgers Events Calendar

The Rutgers Calendar of Events is a central listing of the many exciting events taking place on Rutgers campuses or sponsored by university affiliates. Any organization, department, unit, college, school, or alumni group affiliated with Rutgers can post events to the Rutgers Calendar of Events. Events are added at the discretion of the calendar of events administrator. Post an event. Learn more about using the Rutgers Calendar of Events to promote your event.

Social Media Websites

Take advantage of social media networks to reach targeted audiences with your messages.

• Facebook: Join the conversation, post an event or news, or “like” Rutgers University on Facebook. To submit Rutgers-sponsored items for posting on the central Rutgers Facebook page, contact Karen Smith. You may also post an item yourself by becoming a fan of the page.
• Twitter: Follow Rutgers on Twitter. To submit Rutgers-sponsored items for posting on the central Rutgers Twitter page, contact Karen Smith.
   
• iTunesU: Contribute ideas and content to Rutgers on iTunesU. 
• YouTube: Visit Rutgers on YouTube to view the latest videos on the Rutgers Channel.

In addition to the sites mentioned above, many Rutgers schools, units, departments, and programs maintain social networking sites. Visit those sites directly for more information.

Specialized Websites

These University Relations websites offer specialized avenues for reaching the public.

Media Experts

Your expert commentary in media coverage of news and events is a great way to heighten awareness of your work among the general public. The Rutgers University Faculty and Staff Experts Directory is an online search tool for members of the media who want to identify qualified experts who can comment on a broad range of timely news topics. The site’s database contains names, topic areas, and contact information for Rutgers faculty and staff who volunteer to share their knowledge in their areas of scholarship or professional responsibilities. Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up and join the Experts Directory.

• Faculty Sign-Up
• Staff and Administrator Sign-Up

Speakers Bureau

As a member of the Rutgers Speaker Bureau, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise with community and professional organizations and heighten awareness of your work among key audiences. The Rutgers Speakers Bureau website, searchable by name, topic, or keyword, helps members of the public find speakers for meetings or events. Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up and join the Speakers Bureau.

• Faculty Sign-Up
• Staff Sign-Up

Rutgers Day

With more than 75,000 attendees, Rutgers Day offers Rutgers schools, departments, centers, administrative units, and student groups the opportunity to directly interact with the public. The Rutgers Day website is info-central for this annual signature event. All Rutgers schools, departments, centers, administrative units, and student groups are invited to submit programs.

Advertising Review and Jersey Roots, Global Reach

When you make the decision to advertise in external media, you will want to visit University Relations Advertising Review where you will find tips and guidance on creating an effective ad. With the exception of job postings, legal notices, classified advertisements, or advertisements in campus media, your ad must be reviewed by University Relations professionals who can work to secure optimal ad rates and placements and provide guidance about how to maximize promotional opportunities. Ad review ensures Rutgers is presented to the public in a consistent and coherent manner and that university resources are used effectively. Also visit Jersey Roots, Global Reach to explore how we use the university’s Jersey Roots, Global Reach tagline in various media.