A generous bequest from a Scarlet Knights alumnus more than four decades ago supports student-athletes while allowing business students who manage the endowment to earn valuable hands-on experience.
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New Jersey native and Rutgers turfgrass PhD alumnus Richard Hurley has been a leader in breeding grasses used on golf courses around the world, ranging everywhere from Australia to the Masters, which is hosted each year in Georgia. For decades, the iconic Augusta National Golf Club has used cool-season grasses developed at Rutgers.
Senator Raymond Lesniak, who served 40 years in the New Jersey Legislature championing groundbreaking legislation, will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
Joseph Davis says Rutgers "saved him." He is returning the favor by giving to law scholarships through a planned gift.
Patricia Devitt Risse, whose innovative work in cancer treatment has helped bring to market a wide range of new cancer drugs that save lives, will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
The work of Jeffrey Bluestone, who will be inducted into the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni, has led to new treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.