Each year, the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni honors extraordinary individuals whose lives and careers reflect the rich history, enduring values, and far-reaching aspirations at the heart of the Rutgers experience.

Whether they help expand access to academic excellence, build community, or amplify Rutgers’ commitment to the common good, these amazing graduates shape our world for the better.

The Hall of Distinguished Alumni members inducted on April 25, 2024, are (in alphabetical order): internationally recognized immunologist Jeffrey Bluestone, respected broadcast journalist Mike Emanuel, veteran civil rights leader Wade J. Henderson, groundbreaking New Jersey State Senator Raymond J. Lesniak, and pioneering pharmaceutical executive Patricia Devitt Risse. Congratulations to all!