Abraham Foxman Joins the Independent Advisory Committee for the Rutgers Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (May 27, 2025) – The Rutgers Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience is pleased to announce that Abraham Foxman, national director emeritus of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has joined its esteemed Independent Advisory Committee. Mr. Foxman, a renowned advocate for justice, equality, and the fight against anti-Semitism, brings his lifelong dedication to public service, advocacy, and community resilience to the Miller Center’s important work in fostering safer, more inclusive communities.

A Holocaust survivor, Mr. Foxman’s extraordinary journey from his early life in Nazi-occupied Europe to becoming one of the foremost leaders in the fight against hatred and bigotry is a testament to his courage and resilience. His leadership at the ADL, spanning decades, helped shape national and global conversations on the prevention of hate, discrimination, and violence. Through his tireless efforts in educational programming, policy advocacy, and grassroots community outreach, Mr. Foxman’s impact has been profound and far-reaching.

“We are thrilled to welcome Abraham Foxman to our Advisory Committee,” said Paul Miller, founder of the Rutgers Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience. “His unparalleled expertise in countering hate, his commitment to equality, and his extensive leadership experience will be invaluable as we work to strengthen communities and ensure that law enforcement and public safety initiatives serve all citizens equitably and justly.”

At the Miller Center, Mr. Foxman will contribute his guidance to key initiatives, including the Navigating Through Campus Conflict (NTCC) Training Program, which addresses the urgent need for proactive law enforcement and community response to rising hate crimes and bias incidents on college campuses. His insights into navigating the complexities of campus safety and the critical importance of building resilient, inclusive communities will be central to the success of these programs.

Mr. Foxman’s decades of service at the ADL, along with his personal and professional commitment to justice, align deeply with the Miller Center’s mission of advocating for underrepresented communities and combating violence and discrimination. His voice will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public safety, law enforcement, and community resilience.

For more information about the Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience, or to learn more about upcoming programs, please visit https://millercenter.rutgers.edu/.

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About the Rutgers Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience
The Rutgers Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience is dedicated to fostering community safety through innovative research, education, and training programs. The Center works to advance the fair and equitable treatment of all people, with a focus on addressing systemic inequities, violence, and intimidation in communities and campuses across the nation.

About The Eagleton Institute of Politics

The Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University–New Brunswick studies how American politics and government work and change, analyzes how the democracy might improve, and promotes political participation and civic engagement. The Institute explores state and national politics through research, education, and public service, linking the study of politics with its day-to-day practice.

About Rutgers–New Brunswick

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is where Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, began more than 250 years ago. Ranked among the world’s top 60 universities, Rutgers’s flagship is a leading public research institution and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. It has an internationally acclaimed faculty, 12 degree-granting schools and the Big Ten Conference’s most diverse student body.