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January 20, 2021

New Program named for Rayman Solomon

Rutgers University has received an anonymous $3.5 million gift from a former faculty member to establish the Rayman L. Solomon Scholars Program at the Rutgers Law School in Camden. The program will assist the law school in recruiting students with demonstrated commitment to public service. Rayman Solomon is a former dean of Rutgers Law School and has served in numerous leadership roles in the American Society for Legal History. ASLH president Lauren Benton comments, “Ray exudes integrity and inspires collegiality in all that he does. What a wonderful – and utterly appropriate – honor for this important and beloved member of the legal history community.” Solomon Scholars will receive an annual stipend, summer funding to support public service work, and mentorship during their law school experience.

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