The award is bestowed upon a member of the Rider staff, faculty or administration who best exemplifies the ideas of institutional leadership, school pride and community service.

The annual reception recognized faculty and staff who have dedicated 20 or more years of service, as well as those who celebrated milestone years ending in “5” or “0” years.

Seniors from Rider’s Lawrenceville and Princeton campuses combined to raise $11,800 this year.

Rider University introduced its newest graduating class at its 146th Commencement exercises from May 12 to 14 on its Lawrenceville campus and at the Princeton University Chapel. In all, 1,627 degrees were conferred over three days, marking the largest-ever graduating class from the University.

Rider University will host Shakesperience: NJ where high-school students from across the state will relive the world of Shakespeare.

The photo gallery of the May 14, 2011 Westminster Choir College Commencement ceremony is now available.