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Ramy Youssef serves in Arts and Culture at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Newark, where he maintains strong ties as a distinguished alumnus and honorary degree recipient. A former student in the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN), Youssef majored in Political Science with aspirations to become a lawyer, the son of college-educated Egyptian immigrants. He departed after three semesters in 2011 to chase his dream of acting, forging a pioneering career in film and television as an award-winning creator, actor, producer, director, and comedian. In recognition of his achievements, Rutgers-Newark awarded him an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree and selected him as the keynote speaker for the Class of 2025 commencement ceremony on May 22, 2025, marking a full-circle return to the institution.
Youssef's major contributions include creating, starring in, executive producing, and directing the Hulu series Ramy (2019–2022), for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2020. He released critically acclaimed HBO comedy specials, Ramy Youssef: Feeling Egyptian in 2023 and Ramy Youssef: More Feelings, showcasing his unique comedic voice exploring identity and culture. As the creative force behind the adult-animated series #1 Happy Family USA for A24 and Amazon Studios, depicting a Muslim family in post-9/11 New Jersey, Youssef continues to innovate in storytelling. His influence extends to public engagement, including a screening and conversation at Rutgers-Newark's Express Newark arts center in May 2025, and his commencement address inspiring graduates on resilience and creativity. Through these endeavors, Youssef has impacted the fields of television, comedy, and cultural representation, bridging personal narrative with broader societal themes.
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