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Exploring the Link Between Loneliness & Physical Activity

Posted in Faculty, Psychological Sciences, Publications & Research

Loneliness and physical inactivity are deeply intertwined public health challenges often treated separately. A new study, Relationships between Physical Activity and Loneliness: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies, published in Current Research in Behavioral Sciences (2024), examines how interventions might simultaneously improve both. Co-authored by Rutgers-Camden Psychology Assistant Professor Yoona Kang, along with Jeesung Ahn… continue reading

Community & Connection: A Look at GSO’s Game Night

Posted in Campus, Graduate Student Organization (GSO), Stories

The Graduate Student Organization (GSO), in partnership with the Paul Robeson Library, hosted an unforgettable Game Night that turned finals week stress into laughter and connection. The library’s first floor came alive as students dove into board games, card games, and a spread of food that went far beyond the usual finals fare. It was… continue reading

Addressing Community Care Needs for Older Adults

Posted in Alumni, Public Affairs/Community Development, Publications & Research

Presenting research on “Unmet Community Care Needs and the Well-Being of Older Adults in China,” Shibin Yan, an alum of the Public Affairs/Community Development PhD program, joined leading scholars at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) annual conference in Seattle, WA. Reflecting on the experience, Yan shared, “It was such a rewarding experience to connect… continue reading

From Patagonia to the Galápagos: Why Fieldwork Matters

Posted in Biology, Faculty, Stories

Ever wondered what it’s like to take your biology lessons to some of the most breathtaking ecosystems on Earth? In her compelling piece, Professor’s Passion for Biology Inspires Once-in-a-Lifetime Courses, Caroline Brobeil takes us into the world of Dr. Alejandro Vagelli, whose love for fieldwork and marine conservation inspires transformative learning experiences for students at… continue reading

Collaboration in Action: Bridging Research & Community

Posted in Data Science, International Students, Prevention Science, Public Affairs/Community Development, Publications & Research, Stories, Students

What if tackling health disparities could start with better data? Through the Urban Innovation Fund—a collaboration among university researchers and community organizations—Rutgers–Camden has committed $400,000 to transformative projects that directly benefit Camden. One such initiative, the Camden Health Equity and Digital Education Initiative, is developing a web-based platform to provide real-time, accessible health data for… continue reading

History, Culture, & Society Through Film

Posted in Emerging Media | Digital Studies, Faculty, Stories

Documentary filmmaking isn’t just about capturing reality—it’s about transforming how we see it. Through bold experiments in format and narrative, Robert A. Emmons Jr., Associate Teaching Professor of Filmmaking and inaugural director of the Emerging Media/Digital Studies MA and MPS programs, has spent his career challenging conventional storytelling. From exploring America’s history of violence in… continue reading