Get Involved
The Graduate Fellowship and Undergraduate Associate programs are the signature educational programs at Eagleton, beginning with the first cohort in 1957. Alumni stay connected through networking events and activities organized by the Eagleton Alumni Committee and the institute. This official Rutgers alumni club brings together alumni of all ages with current students to foster connections, unity, and a sense of belonging, support their careers, and help amplify the institute’s mission. If you are interested in joining, email Sarah Kozak at skozak@eagleton.rutgers.edu
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See the Eagleton events page for additional event opportunities.
February 11
Eagleton Alumni Committee Networking Dinner Meeting
6:00 pm – Wood Lawn
Committee members
February/March
Legislative Days
Eagleton alumni will be involved in four cohort and student legislative trip days to the New Jersey and Maryland state houses.
Late March/early April
Alumni Career Panel
6:00 pm – Wood Lawn
Eagleton alumni and all Rutgers students
RSVP and details to follow
April 10
Alumni Networking at the State House
12 noon – State House, Trenton
Eagleton alumni
RSVP and details to follow
Alumni Updates
Eagleton turns 70
2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the Eagleton Institute of Politics. The institute was founded in 1956 by Florence Peshine Eagleton. Learn more about what’s happening this year on our 70th anniversary page. Now is a great time to support our nonpartisan mission to study American politics and government, inspire civic engagement, and work to improve and defend our democracy. Your support will help Eagleton students become the next generation of public leaders for the next 70 years.
2025 Eagleton Election Day Quiz Results
Congratulations to Phyllis Stoolmacher (’69 GF) who has bragging rights as the winner of the 2025 Election Day Quiz! Phyllis’ picture will be posted when her name engraving on the Eagleton Alumni Cup is finished.
Shout-outs go to runners-up Mallory Visser-Pardee (’19 GF) and Logan Lecates (’20 GF) as well. Thank you to the alums who participated in this fun tradition started by Alan Rosenthal. Your next chance to win is in November 2026 for the midterm election edition.
54th Annual Eagleton Election Day Quiz Results
Congratulations to Derek Demeri (’20 GF) for winning the 2024 Eagleton Election Day quiz! He beat out a record 175 participants to have bragging rights and name engraved on the Eagleton Alumni Cup. Thank you to the record-breaking number of alumni who participated. Your next chance to win is in November 2025 for the NJ gubernatorial election edition.
Congratulations to past Eagleton Alumni Cup winners:
2024 – Derek Demeri (2000 Graduate Fellow)
2023 – Lauren Marinaro (2000 Fellow)
2022 – Rex Elliott (1983 Fellow)
2021 – Matthew Camarda (2020 Fellow)
2020 – Jacob Gregory Shulman (2018 Fellow/2015 Undergraduate Associate)
2019 – Jordan Hollander (2013 Fellow)
2018 – Chris Emigholz (2004 Fellow)
2017 – Steven Galante (2014 Fellow)
2016 – Roger Masi (2008 Undergraduate Associate)
2015 – Marika Dunn (2009 Fellow)
2014 – Amy Denholtz (2007 Fellow)
2013 – Robert Asaro-Angelo (1999 Fellow)
2012 – Fraser Long (1968 Fellow)
2011 – Jennifer Taylor (2006 Fellow/2005 Undergraduate Associate)
2010 – Christina Zuk (2008 Undergraduate Associate)
2009 – Ed Trzaska (2002 Fellow)
2008 – Dana Miller (2008 Fellow)
Eagleton alumni stay connected with one another and the Institute through dedicated networking events and activities sponsored by the Eagleton Alumni Committee. This official Rutgers alumni club was established in conjunction with the Institute’s 50th anniversary in 2006 to encourage networking, unity, and a sense of belonging among Eagleton alumni; to support alums in their professional and personal endeavors; and connect to the research, education, and public service efforts of the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
Eagleton alumni can join the committee at any point throughout the academic year. Email Sarah Kozak if you would like to join at skozak@eagleton.rutgers.edu. EAC meetings will be held both hybrid and virtually using Zoom. Members attend, at a minimum, at least one EAC meeting and at least one Eagleton event each year. In-person meetings include a networking dinner in addition to an Eagleton update and committee agenda. EAC members cover the expense of their meal, $25 per person, so our alumni funds can continue to go directly to student support.
We enjoy being members of the Eagleton Alumni Committee and it is a distinct privilege to serve as your leadership team. Feel free to contact us with suggestions, concerns, or comments.
We look forward to seeing you this year back at Wood Lawn!
Sincerely,
| Claude Taylor
Co-Chair ’03 Grad Fellow |
Shetal Oza
Co-Chair ’22 Grad Fellow |
Michael Spinello
Treasurer ’18 Grad Fellow |
Jennifer Spiegel
Co-Secretary ’23 Grad Fellow |
Kiran Subramanian Co-Secretary ’24 Undergrad Associate
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The Eagleton Fellowship was created in 1957. Today, there are over 1,100 alumni of the program. Interested in learning more about Eagleton Fellowship alumni? Browse the Eagleton Fellowship class listing.
The Eagleton Undergraduate Associates program was created in 1975. Today, there are more than 1,100 alumni of the program. Browse the Eagleton Undergraduate Associates class listing to learn more about Eagleton alumni.
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