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Good morning New Brunswick! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Rutgers–New Brunswick just climbed into America's top public universities
  • How is New Brunswick's Caldwell family responding after his sudden resignation?
  • Which New Brunswick leader just entered the New Jersey Hall of Fame?

Also on today's calendar: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Rutgers Is Now #14 Top Public University In America (patch.com) — Rutgers–New Brunswick has climbed to #14 among public universities nationwide in the new U.S. News & World Report 2027 rankings, a point of pride for the city that hosts its flagship campus. All three Rutgers campuses hit record highs, with strong marks for social mobility and overall national standing, reflecting ongoing investment in academic quality and student success.
   

2. 'I Love You, Dad': Ashley Caldwell's Message to Her Father After His Resignation (tapinto.net) — New Brunswick residents are watching closely as hometown leader Dale Caldwell steps down as New Jersey's lieutenant governor and secretary of state, while vowing to fight the misconduct findings. His daughter Ashley, a rising local public servant and Rutgers graduate, shared an emotional message of support, underscoring the family's deep roots in New Brunswick schools, politics, and community life.
   

3. New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2026: SZA, her parents, charm crowd (burlingtoncountytimes.com) — New Brunswick is represented in the New Jersey Hall of Fame's 2026 class through Christopher Paladino, president of the city's Development Corp., honored alongside stars like SZA and Lawrence Taylor. The induction ceremony at American Dream celebrated New Jersey's cultural, civic, and business leaders, highlighting the statewide impact of figures tied to cities from New Brunswick to Newark and beyond.
   

4. NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Quits After Misconduct Probe (theroot.com) — New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell has resigned after an investigation found repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment, and he now plans to challenge the probe in court. For New Brunswick residents, this hits close to home: Caldwell spent 26 years on the city's Board of Education before rising to statewide office, so his fall from power reverberates through local political and school circles.
   

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