Chancellor Cantor's Message on the Passing of NJ Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver

Dear Rutgers University – Newark community members,

Our hearts are broken today as the Rutgers University - Newark family joins our colleagues across Rutgers, the Newark community, and all of New Jersey in sadness at the loss of one of our sheroes, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver.

Her vision and courage as a boundary-breaking leader were surpassed only by her compassion for the people she served and her example for all who seek to help our communities, our state, and our nation live up to our promise.

She embodied the principle of lifting as one climbs, which we saw time and again throughout her career as she engaged with our students, faculty, and staff to urge us forward in making educational opportunity a reality for all. We will draw inspiration from her always. 

In shared sadness,

Nancy Cantor

Chancellor

Rutgers University – Newark