Hall of Fame
Roz Roberts is an individual whose contribution to the athletic program of Rutgers-Newark cannot be counted in wins, losses and achievements on the athletic field. Her contribution can best be appreciated by looking at the present athletic program.
Her dedication to Rutgers-Newark athletics commenced during her days at Rutgers-Newark as captain of the cheerleaders for three years and has continued until today. She played a pivotal part in the creation of the Rutgers-Newark Athletic Hall of Fame.
Those of you that remember the traveling of the Rutgers athletes to Branch Brook Park, Kearny and other diverse locations to attempt to find a practice or playing field can begin to appreciate Roz’s efforts on behalf of Rutgers-Newark athletics since she was the force behind the establishment of the athletic field which last year became a reality as Alumni Field. Without Roz neither the Athletic
Hall of Fame nor Alumni Field would be in existence today. Roz has also single-handedly helped create the Alumni Walk that we now see in the Dana Library and has co-chaired the Rutgers Revisited Reunion.
Roz has been a writer for the Newark Evening News, East Orange Record and Newark Star Ledger. She has founded Design Marketing Associates and serves as an interior design consultant.
Roz is married to her college sweetheart, Irving Roberts, lives in West Orange and has three children.
