OUR CORE INITIATIVES HLLC is an innovative RU-N initiative that considers anew the notions of talent and excellence by revolutionizing honors, cultivating talent, and engaging communities.
REVOLUTIONIZING HONORS
Challenging and redefining the notion of “merit” to cultivate the untapped talent of increasingly diverse new generations.
CULTIVATING TALENT
Providing students with the resources and opportunities to be thought leaders within their fields, positive collaborators within their communities, and change agents in our world.
ENGAGING COMMUNITIES
Activating intergenerational and interdisciplinary learning through dynamic curricula, to tackle local and global social issues in and outside of the classroom.
Student Spotlight
My connection to Newark has fueled my passion for positive change.
“As a Latina woman, I want to address the healthcare disparities that are often prevalent within communities like mine.”
Brithany Andrade
Neuroscience and Behavior Major
I am passionate about raising awareness and acceptance for the LGBTQ community.
“At HLLC, I am excited by the opportunity to grow in a cohort full of amazing individuals who are passionate about succeeding and making a positive impact in the community.”
Hansier Rodriguez
Biology and Public & Non-Profit Administration
I am passionate about ending racism.
“At HLLC, I am excited by the opportunity to grow in a cohort full of amazing individuals who are passionate about succeeding and making a positive impact in the community.”
Brian Siaw
Biology
I am passionate about supporting the youth in urban neighborhoods.
“I chose HLLC because of their mission to support all students no matter their race, religion, place of origin or any other identities. Being from Newark, it’s obvious that a lot of people don’t see the potential in Newark students. HLLC does. They believe in us and our potential to accomplish each and every one of our dreams and goals.”
Stacy Tyndall
Criminal Justice
OUR HISTORY
The Rutgers University-Newark Honors Living-Learning Community was founded in January 2015 by a collaborative and action-oriented university-wide group of stakeholders invested in connecting opportunity and excellence.
Our Mission
At HLLC we have a mission to provide continued opportunity and prosperity to all, including those who have been systematically disenfranchised by systems of inequality. To do this, we are committed to revolutionizing honors, cultivating talent and engaging communities.
Our Vision
We envision equitable, intergenerational, interdisciplinary, and transformative curricular experiences that seamlessly blend classroom and community.
HLLC BLOG
Celebrating the Class of 2026: Graduate Reception & Community Awards
The Honors Living-Learning Community (HLLC) at Rutgers University–Newark proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its annual Graduate Reception & Community Awards Ceremony on May 6, 2026, at the HLLC. Faculty, staff, community partners, and fellow scholars...
HLLC Highlight: Dean Examines Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance and Puerto Rican Culture
The Honors Living-Learning Community (HLLC) is proud to highlight a recent article by Dean Cortés that explores Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance as a powerful reflection of Puerto Rican culture, identity, and history. The piece offers important insights...
Rutgers University Newark Campus
195 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102, USA