Hall of Distinguished Alumni

Five extraordinary Rutgers University graduates were inducted into the university’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni on Thursday night.

For nearly 30 years, Creighton Drury has used his basketball skills from his days as a Scarlet Knight to help young people overcome challenges and pursue their dreams, expanding opportunities for quality education, housing, careers, and beyond. He will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.

Nineteen years passed between Jim Rhodes’ freshman year and his graduation from Rutgers–Camden that was his launching pad for a successful career in government and insurance. As an alumnus, he devoted countless hours to volunteering for the university, including overseeing restructuring of the Rutgers University Alumni Association (RUAA) and serving as its inaugural chair. He will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.

Gloria A. Bachmann has dedicated her life to helping others and, as a physician, ensuring that women receive optimal obstetrical and gynecological care. Her devotion to Rutgers will be recognized when she is inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.

Rutgers provided financial aid and scholarships to James F. Dougherty, enabling him to earn two Rutgers degrees and launch a rewarding career as a veterinarian. In the decades since, he has been unwavering in his support of the university through service and philanthropy. He will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.

Eric LeGrand overcame a paralyzing spinal cord injury to become an iconic representative of the Scarlet Knights known for his courage and perseverance, as well as an inspiration to athletes and people around the world. He will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23.