Advance Rutgers: December 2021
Introducing Kimberly A. Hopely
After a national search that attracted an outstanding pool of candidates, Kimberly A. Hopely is the next executive vice president for development and alumni engagement and president of Rutgers University Foundation. Her first day at Rutgers was October 11, and she’s already making a big impact.
Hopely’s arrival isn’t the only exciting news from Rutgers. The dynamic initiatives highlighted below embody the progress and innovation taking place at the university. They leverage the scope, scale, and strength of Rutgers’ beloved community to improve the human condition in New Jersey and beyond.
Transforming Behavioral Health Care
The Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Residence will be an exceptional resource for families needing treatment for their loved ones, the first of its kind in New Jersey. Learn more about the Brandt Center’s impact in this video below.

A New Era of Rutgers Athletics
Members of the scarlet community celebrate the official opening of a crucial, academically focused facility. The center comes to life with the remarkable generosity and support of Barbara DC’76 and Gary RC’74 Rodkin.