R Fund Events

Join the Scarlet Knights Wrestling Club (SKWC) for a Boardwalk 5K on Sunday, April 12th in Seaside Heights. The race will begin and end at Beachcomber Bar & Grill with a social to follow.
Date: Sunday, April 12th
Time: 8:00 AM Check In / 10:00 AM Race Start
Location: Beachcomber Bar & Grill (100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751)
To register for the SKWC Boardwalk 5K, please visit: SKWC Boardwalk 5K
For questions about the SKWC or the Boardwalk 5K, please contact the SKWC directly.
On Thursday, April 23rd, Rutgers will welcome five new members into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni, honoring a group of 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, support research for the common good, or show leadership and creativity in other ways, these distinguished alumni shape our world for the better.
The 2026 honorees are: Gloria A. Bachmann NCAS'70, RWJMS'72, James F. Dougherty RC'74, GSNB'75, Creighton Drury RC'92, Eric LeGrand SAS'14, and James Rhodes CCAS'94.
To learn more about the 2026 honorees, please visit: Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Date: Thursday, April 23rd
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Park Chateau Estate & Gardens (678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816)
To learn more about the awards ceremony or purchase a ticket to attend, please visit: 2026 Hall of Distinguished Alumni
For questions regarding the Hall of Distinguished Alumni, please contact the Rutgers University Foundation at rufoundation@rutgersfoundation.org or (848) 932-7777.
Rutgers Giving Day is a high-energy, 24-hour celebration of what makes Rutgers, Rutgers. On Friday, April 24th, alumni, donors, fans, and friends are invited to come together, show their Scarlet pride, and support the students, teams, and programs they care about most. Every gift—big or small—helps build momentum and creates a lasting impact across the Rutgers community.
To make your gift and be part of Rutgers Giving Day 2026, please visit: Make a Gift
Gifts made using the link above prior to Giving Day will be counted in the Rutgers Athletics Giving Day total.
For questions regarding Rutgers Giving Day or how you can support Rutgers Athletics on a larger scale, please contact the R Fund office at rfund@scarletknights.com.
The April 30th Priority Point deadline will be utilized during the 2026 Football Parking Selection Process and is the perfect time for you to ensure you meet your minimum athletic giving for your favorite parking lot. All gifts made to Rutgers Athletics on or before Thursday, April 30th, will be included in your Priority Points for parking selection.
To make a gift to Rutgers Athletics, please visit: Make a Gift
For more information on Priority Points, please visit: Priority Point Information
For more information on the parking selection process, please visit: Football Season Parking Selection Process
For questions regarding your Priority Points, please contact the R Fund Premium Team via email at rfundpremium@scarletknights.com.

On Tuesday, May 5th, Rutgers Athletics will honor the Scarlet Knights, who will be graduating with the Class of 2026, at the annual Student-Athlete Graduate Celebration. As a token of our appreciation for Rutgers Athletics scholarship donors, you are invited to join us for this celebratory moment.
For questions regarding the Student-Athlete Graduate Celebration, please contact Kelsey Nugent via email at kelsey.nugent@rutgersfoundation.org.
The Football Travel Fund is a dedicated group of Scarlet Knights supporters who provide private funding for the Rutgers Football program. The R Fund invites all Football Travel Fund members to join us for an exclusive dinner on the evening of Thursday, May 7th, as a token of our appreciation.
For more information on the Football Travel Fund, please visit: Football Travel Fund
For questions regarding the Football Travel Fund Dinner, please contact Kelsey Nugent via email at kelsey.nugent@rutgersfoundation.org.

The Class of '56 Scarlet Brick Walk campaign is a wonderful opportunity for Rutgers Nation to leave its mark on the Scarlet Walk. This beloved tradition follows the football team's arrival at SHI Stadium on game day. Honor the past and pave our future with a unique message on a commemorative brick along the paved pathway leading up to the Northeast entrance of the stadium. All brick purchases will support Rutgers Athletics' student-athletes and varsity programs.
A portion of this purchase is tax-deductible for charitable purposes per IRS guidelines. Purchasers will earn credit in the Rutgers Athletic Priority Point Program, and the gift will count towards Fiscal Year 2026. The annual brick installation occurs prior to the first home football game of the season. Orders are due by June 1, 2026.
To place your order, please visit: Class of '56 Scarlet Brick Walk
For questions regarding the Class of '56 Scarlet Brick Walk campaign, please contact Stephanie Lombardo via email at stephanie.lombardo@rutgersfoundation.org.
The June 30th Priority Point deadline will be utilized during the 2026-27 academic year to allocate away game tickets, bowl/post-season game tickets, and winter sports parking. All gifts made to Rutgers Athletics on or before Tuesday, June 30th, will be included in your Priority Points for the 2026-27 academic year.
To make a gift to Rutgers Athletics, please visit: Make a Gift
For more information on Priority Points, please visit: Priority Point Information
For questions regarding your Priority Points, please contact the R Fund Premium Team via email at rfundpremium@scarletknights.com.
The R Fund operates on a fiscal year running from July 1st through June 30th. That means June 30th is the final day to make a contribution toward the 2026 fiscal year and boost your R Fund membership level for the 2026-27 academic year. Don't miss your chance to maximize your impact on Rutgers Athletics before the deadline!
To make a gift to Rutgers Athletics, please visit: Make a Gift
For questions about your R Fund membership status or assistance with making a gift, please contact the R Fund office at (848) 932-7629 or rfund@scarletknights.com.

The R Fund operates on a fiscal year running from July 1st through June 30th. That means July 1st is the first day to make a contribution toward the 2027 fiscal year and boost your R Fund membership level for the 2027-28 academic year. Don't miss your chance to maximize your impact on Rutgers Athletics before the deadline!
To make a gift to Rutgers Athletics, please visit: Make a Gift
For questions about your R Fund membership status or assistance with making a gift, please contact the R Fund office at (848) 932-7629 or rfund@scarletknights.com.
Rutgers Athletics will host Movie Knight presented by PNC Bank on Thursday, July 23rd, at SHI Stadium, an exclusive free event for football season ticket holders. Attendees can enjoy pre-show games and activities, meet members of the 2026 Scarlet Knight football team during an on-field autograph session, and watch a movie under the stars.
To become a Rutgers Football Season Ticket Holder for the 2026 season, please call the Rutgers Athletics Ticket Office at 1-866-445-4678.
To read more about Movie Knight, please visit: Movie Knight

Scholarships are now a primary factor in competitive college baseball. With no scholarship limits, programs across the Big Ten and nationally are investing heavily – and annually – in student-athlete support. For Rutgers Baseball, sustained scholarship funding is essential to closing the gap, recruiting elite talent and building rosters capable of competing at the highest level. Continued and recurring investment ensures opportunity for student-athletes today and positions the program for long-term success in the Big Ten and nationally.
To make a gift towards the Baseball Scholarship Campaign, please visit: Baseball Scholarship Campaign
For questions regarding the campaign or how you can support it on a larger scale, please contact the R Fund office at rfund@scarletknights.com.
Create a lasting connection to Rutgers Baseball and Softball by naming a seat at Bainton Field or the Rutgers Softball Complex. Through the Name a Seat, supporters can add a personalized nameplate to a newly installed seat while directly contributing to essential scholarship resources that help student-athletes excel on the field and in the classroom—leaving a meaningful mark on the programs for seasons to come.
To leave your mark on Rutgers Baseball's Bainton Field, please visit: Baseball Name a Seat Campaign
To leave your mark on Rutgers Softball Complex, please visit: Softball Name a Seat Campaign
For questions regarding the Name a Seat Campaign, please contact the R Fund office at rfund@scarletknights.com.
*Please note that all seats purchased as part of the Baseball Name a Seat Campaign will also support the larger Baseball Scholarship Campaign.
The Hitting Henry Club supports the initiatives and goals of the Rutgers Men's and Women's Golf programs. Hitting Henry is a nod to Sir Henry Rutgers, the namesake of our historic University, as well as our mascot. Through Hitting Henry and your support, we hope this logo will become synonymous with Rutgers Golf and generate conversations both on and off the golf course.
Join the Men's Golf Hitting Henry Club: 2026 Men's Golf Hitting Henry
Join the Women's Golf Hitting Henry Club: 2026 Women's Golf Hitting Henry
For questions regarding the Hitting Henry Club or how to support Rutgers Golf at a higher level, please contact the R Fund office at rfund@scarletknights.com.
Sir Henry is the spirit, energy, and pride of our community, and your support helps the students who bring him to life shine on every field and stage. Contributions fund student scholarships and essential costume and program enhancements, ensuring Sir Henry continues to represent Rutgers with excellence. Every gift strengthens our Spirit Program and supports the tradition, leadership, and excitement he inspires.
To make a gift to the Spirit Program, please visit: Spirit Program
For questions or to learn how you can support the Spirit Program on a larger scale, please contact the R Fund office at rfund@scarletknights.com.