Rutgers New Brunswick: Middlesex County

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University, a public land-grant research university consisting of four campuses in New Jersey. The New Brunswick campus is the oldest of the university's campuses, with the others located in Camden and Newark. The New Brunswick campus is composed of several smaller campuses that are large distances away from each other: College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass.

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick and Piscataway

The Rutgers University–New Brunswick campus is composed of several smaller campuses that are large distances away from each other: College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass, the latter two sometimes referred to as "Cook/Douglass" as they are adjacent to each other. All four subcampuses are connected primarily via State Route 18. Rutgers–New Brunswick also includes several buildings in downtown New Brunswick.

The Raritan River divides the large campus that spans New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey. A free intercampus bus service keeps the Rutgers community connected between locations. Students enjoy the mix of eateries, housing, and study and academic spaces at all of the five campus locations.

The New Brunswick campus is also known as the birthplace of college football.

The university is divided into five campuses: Busch, College Avenue, Douglass, George H. Cook, and Livingston

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is divided into five campuses: Busch, College Avenue, Douglass, George H. Cook, and Livingston. Each campus has its own distinct character and charm, offering students a unique experience.

The Busch Campus is home to Rutgers' high-tech and health schools, as well as research centres, the SHI Stadium, and the university's most comprehensive gym, the Werblin Recreation Center. The College Avenue Campus boasts historical and architectural marvels, with buildings dating back to the American Revolution. Today, it houses the Honors College, accommodating 500 top students.

The George H. Cook Campus, known for its tranquil and timeless atmosphere, features wide-open green spaces, a pastoral pond, and a working organic farm. This campus also includes the historic Douglass Residential College and the Global Village living-learning communities. The Douglass Campus is intertwined with the Cook Campus and offers a trip back in time with its colonial architecture and sprawling lawns.

The Livingston Campus is anchored by the striking Rutgers Business School building and boasts amenities such as a first-run movie theatre, Jersey Mike's Arena, and a 32-acre solar array that provides 60% of the campus's power. Rutgers–New Brunswick's five campuses are well-connected by the second-largest bus fleet in the state, making it easy and safe for students to get around.

Rutgers University is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University

The College Avenue Campus includes the historic seat of the university and is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and theatres in downtown New Brunswick. The Busch Campus is located entirely within Piscataway Township and is named after Charles L. Busch, a wealthy benefactor who donated $10 million to the university for biological research. The Cook Campus is home to farms, gardens, and research centres, including the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences. The Douglass Campus is adjacent to New Brunswick's second ward and is home to the Douglass Residential College for women. The Livingston Campus is situated in Piscataway Township and is home to many of the social science departments and the Rutgers Business School.

Rutgers–New Brunswick offers a range of academic programs and is known for its research and educational excellence. It provides a diverse community of ideas and change-makers, with a commitment to safety, mutual respect, and academic freedom. The university is also home to the Scarlet Knights, competing at the NCAA Division I level for men's and women's sports.

The New Brunswick campus is the oldest of the three

Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, is an academic, health, and research powerhouse with campuses located in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden. The New Brunswick campus is the oldest of the three.

The New Brunswick campus is the flagship location of Rutgers University. It is located in central New Jersey, near New York City and Philadelphia. The campus is divided by the Raritan River and spans New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers a diverse community of ideas and change-makers to better the world. It is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Big Ten Academic Alliance.

The New Brunswick campus is home to five distinct centres: Busch, College Avenue, Douglass, George H. Cook, and Livingston. Each centre offers a unique atmosphere and experience, ranging from a bustling, urban environment to a tree-lined, classically collegiate campus feel. The university provides a mix of eateries, housing, study spaces, and academic spaces across all five campus locations.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is committed to educational excellence and offers a wide range of academic resources to support its students. The university provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including over 500 social, academic, service, and athletic clubs, allowing students to feel connected to the Rutgers community. The university also prioritises health and wellness, offering comprehensive clinical care and mental health counselling services.

The New Brunswick campus is led by Chancellor Dr. Francine Conway, an award-winning clinical psychologist recognised for her work in child psychopathology. Chancellor Conway is dedicated to upholding the university's commitment to a culture of safety, mutual respect, and academic freedom.

The New Brunswick campus is also known as the birthplace of college football

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University, a public land-grant research university consisting of four campuses in New Jersey. It is located in New Brunswick and Piscataway and is the oldest campus of the university, with the others being in Camden and Newark. The New Brunswick campus is also known as the birthplace of college football.

The first intercollegiate football game was played on November 6, 1869, between Rutgers and Princeton on a plot of ground behind where the College Avenue Gymnasium now stands. Rutgers won the game 6-4. The game was played three years after the Princeton baseball team had beaten Rutgers 40-2. In the intervening time, Rutgers students, under the leadership of Reverend C.D. Hartranft, pastor of a Dutch Reformed Church in New Brunswick, had put together a football team. Rutgers chose as their captain William J. Leggett, who wrote a letter challenging Princeton to a series of three football games. Princeton, represented by its captain, William S. Gummere, accepted.

The two teams met in New Brunswick, with the Princeton team arriving by train. The Rutgers team entertained their visitors before the game by showing them points of interest in the city. The two captains also hashed out rules for the game, which more closely resembled soccer than modern American football. It was agreed that each team would field 25 players who would be allowed to bat the ball with their fists or hands, in addition to their feet. The playing surface was 360 by 225 feet, with 24-foot-wide goals on each end. Players were not allowed to hold or trip opponents. The first team to score six points would win.

With perhaps 100 spectators watching, the players shed their overcoats, vests, and hats and took their positions on the field. The Rutgers players donned scarlet kerchiefs and turbans fashioned from scarves, while the Princeton players, who had yet to establish orange and black as their school colours, wore a combination of street clothes and athletic wear. There was no protective gear for either team. Soon after the kickoff, mayhem ensued, with the wilder Rutgers team relying on finesse and guile to counter their more aggressive opponents, who were employing an early version of smashmouth football. Rutgers scored the first point of college football when George Dixon and Stephen Gano teamed up to boot the ball into the Princeton goal. Princeton responded, but Rutgers ultimately won the game 6-4. The two teams celebrated together afterward over supper and singing, with Princeton gracious in defeat.

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