Eight Demands Met, 28 Exams Postponed: Rutgers Talked Its Way Out of the Encampment Wave at Voorhees Mall

We are pleased to report that these students have agreed to peacefully end their protest. They have committed to removing their tents and belongings, effectively clearing Voorhees Mall. This process began before the 4 p.m. deadline and is currently underway. Our primary obligation at Rutgers–New Brunswick is to ensure the safety and success of our students, ensuring they can learn, live, work, and complete their exams in a secure setting. As per the Rutgers University Policy on Disruptions, we do not condone this morning's disruption but recognize the necessity of balancing free speech and peaceful protest with our educational, research, and operational imperatives. This is a time for reflection, healing, and working toward reconciliation. While opinions on the approach may vary, our collective goal remains our community's safety and academic success. We are committed to non-retaliation for peaceful protest, though individual students involved in the encampment may still be subject to the Code of Student Conduct. While there is much work to do, and conversations will be ongoing, I remain convinced that our community's strength lies in our compassion, commitment to intellectual inquiry, and ability to unite across differences.