History and Legacy

Mason Gross and Ernest Lynton in 1967. — Rutgers President Mason Gross with Livingston Dean Ernest Lynton, who is about to dig the ceremonial first shovel of soil to begin the construction of Livingston College, April 28, 1967. Lynton’s educational ideas shaped Livingston, but planning for the new college could not have moved forward without Gross’ full commitment to those same ideas. Source: R-Photo, Buildings and Grounds, Box 33, Livingston College Building, Progress 3 of 4 folder, as published in the article, The early years of Livingston College, 1964–1973: Revisiting the “college of good intentions.” Courtesy of Rutgers University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives.

Delve into Livingston College’s rich history and continuing legacy, in words and images from alumni, faculty, and staff. These resources include:

Livingston College History (Overview)
Livingston College and Campus Timeline

For alumni:

Yearbooks from 1973-2007 (most years)
Alumni Memories
Alumni Newsletters
Journalism Panel
LC History Panel
Deans’ Reflections
Dean’s Annual Report (1997-2001)
Deans’ Letters to Graduates
Documentation of Livingston College History
Early History: 1960s and 1970s
Livingston College Monthly Updates (2005-2007)
Recording Livingston College’s Oral History
Arts and Culture History
In Memoriam: Administrators, Faculty, and Staff
In Memoriam: Alumni

Bottom photo: From a brochure promoting the new college.