The Estelle Lebowitz and Ann Beneduce-Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence program brings a distinguished artist to campus for a year to present a solo exhibition of their artwork, give artist talks, and collaborate with Douglass students on hands-on creative projects and workshops. The program was endowed in 1999 by Professor Joel Lebowitz, Director of the Center for Mathematical Sciences Research and George William Hill Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Rutgers University, in honor of his late wives—artist Estelle Lebowitz and author and editor Ann Beneduce-Lebowitz. 

A Visual Arts major who specializes in illustration and drawing, Danielle Cole’s DRC’27 love of art and passion for the Douglass community have contributed to fostering a lively and creative arts culture at Douglass.

During her time at Douglass, Danielle has been involved in a number of arts programs. As a first-year student, she worked with the Estelle Lebowitz and Ann Beneduce-Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence program under visual artist Amina Ross. She’s also been a member of the Global Village Africana House. Both programs have celebrated her creativity and perspective as a young artist and scholar.

This is absolutely my favorite time of year. There’s a palpable sense of possibility in the air–it’s a new beginning for those of you joining us for the first time, and a return home for those coming back to the distinctive mix of routine and discovery that college life brings. And, as a lifelong Jersey Shore resident, I’ll admit I also love this season because it’s “local summer,” when the beaches are at their quietest and best. 

Dear Douglass Community,

This is absolutely my favorite time of year. There’s a palpable sense of possibility in the air as students arrive on campus. For first-year and transfer students, it’s a brand-new beginning. For continuing students, it’s a return to their campus home, to that distinctive mix of routine and discovery that college life offers. And, as a lifelong Jersey Shore resident, I’ll admit I also love this season because it’s “local summer,” when the beaches are at their quietest and best.

Dear Douglass Students,

Welcome to Rutgers! I’m Megan Coyne, a proud Douglass alumna from the Class of 2019. After graduating with a degree in political science, I ran social media for Governor Murphy and later served in the White House Office of Digital Strategy under President Biden. None of this was on my radar when I first started at Rutgers – and none of it would have been possible without Douglass.

As they turn the page on their undergraduate careers at Douglass, the graduating class of 2025 has some words of wisdom for the incoming class of Douglass students!

At the 104th Spring Convocation on May 17, 2025, Douglass had the pleasure of presenting Chancellor Francine Conway of Rutgers–New Brunswick with an honorary Douglass stole.

Chancellor Conway has been a champion of the Douglass mission since starting in her role as Chancellor-Provost. She has offered guidance on the College’s new strategic plan, collaborated on innovative new visions for the future of Douglass Campus, and connected with Douglass alumni and students alike at events and ceremonies.  

This past spring break, Douglass students completed Spring Externships around the region. Externships, offered through the Reilly BOLD program for Advancing Women’s Professional Development, are immersive job-shadowing experiences that pair students with professional mentors in an industry of interest. For many students, an externship is their first glimpse at the working world.

Akshita Prakash DRC '26, a Biological Sciences major and French minor, externed at Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI).

Students from the Douglass Women in Science and Engineering program visited Google in New York City last month. Hosted by Rutgers alumni, this group of aspiring tech professionals gained insight into the life of a software engineer at a leading tech company. The day was filled with learning experiences, motivation, and meaningful conversations.

“It was such a joy to host a group of Douglass students in computer science at Google,” said Anna Godin, a Software Engineer at Google. “I’m incredibly grateful to have been a part of this experience for the students, and to everyone who helped make it happen.”