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The Rutgers Future Scholars program in Rahway is helping one single-parent family of five children attend college. The oldest will graduate with a Rutgers degree in May. Inspired by her kids, their mother plans to begin work toward a Rutgers degree this fall.

Photo by John O’Boyle.

For nearly 30 years, Creighton Drury has used his basketball skills from his days as a Scarlet Knight to help young people overcome challenges and pursue their dreams, expanding opportunities for quality education, housing, careers, and beyond. He will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.