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This heraldic logo was officially adopted in 2016. | This heraldic logo was officially adopted in 2016. | ||
The shield is divided into thirds, representing Rutgers’ deep connections to New Jersey’s three | The shield is divided into thirds, representing Rutgers’ deep connections to New Jersey’s three regions-north, central, and south-and denoting the university’s tripartite mission-teaching, research, and service. | ||
The sunburst conveys | The sunburst conveys illumination-light as metaphor for knowledge-and it is the motif of our seal and the heart of our motto, “Sun of righteousness, shine upon the West also.” The seal and motto are both variants on those of [[University of Utrecht]], the Netherlands. | ||
The crown represents our founding in 1766 as Queen’s College, named in honor of Queen Charlotte, wife of Great Britain’s King George III who reigned over the American colonies when our charter was signed. | The crown represents our founding in 1766 as Queen’s College, named in honor of Queen Charlotte, wife of Great Britain’s King George III who reigned over the American colonies when our charter was signed. | ||