As Rutgers gets ready for a new era under President-Designate Jonathan Holloway, see what people are saying on social media in our roundup of some notable posts.
Faculty and administrators are excited:
@RutgersU just inaugurated Jonathan Holloway. What a great day to be RU faculty--I cannot wait to see what he does. pic.twitter.com/3cgfKr8INO
— rachel devlin (@racheldevlin9) January 22, 2020
A historic day @RutgersU! Welcome President Jonathan Holloway! #newbeginnings #JerseyStrong #studentsfirst #Forward #belovedcommunities #corebeliefs pic.twitter.com/xBrpK9v1pR
— Enobong Branch (@ProfAnnaBranch) January 21, 2020
It is an honor to be in New Brunswick today to welcome the 21st President of @RutgersU, Dr. Jonathan Holloway, who is now being welcomed by @GovMurphy. pic.twitter.com/JWjg5jGCpt
— Kimberly Mutcherson (@ProfessorMutch) January 21, 2020
So happy that the official announcement of @RutgersU’s new president, #JonathanHolloway, is out! It was a pleasure & honor to serve on the committee that selected him! I look forward to his leadership during this challenging time for #highereducation.
— Jstheater (@jstheater) January 21, 2020
Officials from around the state are talking about the news:
Dr. Holloway understands the need to put @RutgersU students first, and we share a commitment to keeping a college education affordable and within reach of every student. Under his leadership, I’m confident Rutgers will continue rising as one of our nation’s leading universities. pic.twitter.com/8dXSRxodxJ
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) January 21, 2020
Glad that @RutgersU is set to make this announcement. It’ll be a historic first and well-deserved achievement for Jonathan Holloway, my former Stanford teammate. I know great things will be in their future with you at the helm. https://t.co/0HAAGLwXaw
— Sen. Cory Booker (@SenBooker) January 20, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Holloway on his election as President of @RutgersU. I look forward to watching you continue to strengthen Rutgers’ reputation as a national leader in higher education. Welcome aboard! https://t.co/ezzxInVv6d
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) January 21, 2020
This is what his colleagues are saying:
Exuberant congratulations to my dear friend Dr. Jonathan Holloway, President-elect of @Rutgers University. He is and will be an excellent and inspiring leader. I am elated for higher education and so very proud. https://t.co/3B6DU1fFhB
— Alondra Nelson (@alondra) January 19, 2020
Congrats to our wonderful @ILhumanities board member, Jonathan Holloway on his appointment as the new president of @RutgersU! Dr. Jonathan Holloway appointed Rutgers president, 1st African-American to hold position https://t.co/exZJoszeL8 via @ABC7NY
— Gabrielle Lyon (@LyonGabrielle) January 22, 2020
His appointment is getting attention from around the country:
Congratulations to Jonathan Holloway on being named the 21st President of @RutgersU and also its first Black President. https://t.co/u5P4xmZJLD
— The Black Caucus (@TheBlackCaucus) January 21, 2020
What is being said in the media:
“He is going to have a serious impact on young people from all backgrounds to look and see someone who is black who ascended to that level,” @SenBooker tells @njdotcom. “It further breaks down barriers and instills in kids the possibilities.”https://t.co/YpyAwb1gNR
— Rutgers Today (@RutgersU_News) January 22, 2020
Alumni are excited too:
Excited for this new chapter in Rutgers history! Congratulations to the newest Scarlet Knight 🤺, Jonathan Holloway! #ProudAlum https://t.co/jhze5J08GL
— Rachel Hodes (@RachelHodes) January 21, 2020
I can’t tell you how excited I am for President Holloway to lead Rutgers! I highly recommend you listen to his story! Proud to be a @RutgersU graduate! https://t.co/Hj9h287s3H
— Marc Rubenstein, DPT (@MarcRubyDPT) January 22, 2020
NICELY DONE, Rutgers Names Jonathan Holloway its 21st President https://t.co/c3O3b0EL6R via @YouTube
— Jeanne M. Fox (@JeanneMFox) January 22, 2020
