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Like a Scene from a Movie: A Global Journey to Rutgers-Camden

Join us on an engaging journey where the phrase “It’s a small world” comes to life at Rutgers-Camden. Featuring Anitha Varghese, a founding member and two-time president of the Graduate Student Organization, and Taniya Robin, international students whose paths serendipitously crossed a decade after their first meeting in Dubai. Their reunion at Rutgers-Camden is more… continue reading

Pigments, Fellowships, & Big Dreams: A Story of Academic Excellence

What do renewable energy, chemical safety, and a mid-century painting titled “Haiku” have in common? They’ve all been part of Ashley Scavuzzo’s academic journey at Rutgers-Camden. As a graduate student in the Chemistry MS program and a participant in the accelerated BS/MS program, Ashley has explored groundbreaking research and collaborated with leading conservation scientists. Recognized… continue reading

A Journey Through Identity, Creativity, & Culture

Growing up in the New Jersey suburbs, surrounded by music and shifting perceptions of identity, shaped the vivid storytelling of Martin Wiley, a Creative Writing MFA graduate. Now the Coordinator of the Writing Center at Arcadia University, Wiley channels these experiences into his latest book, When Did We Stop Being Cute?. This “novel in poetic… continue reading

Exploring Campus Support Services & Student-Led Initiatives to Advocate for Change

Domestic violence awareness takes center stage in this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast. Laura Luciano, Associate Director of the Rutgers University-Camden Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA), shares insights into campus services and initiatives. Rosemarie Anderson, a second-year Criminal Justice MA student, discusses her research into essential resources for those impacted by… continue reading

Mentorship & Mastery

Transforming her passion for research into groundbreaking achievements, Somya Patro, a Rutgers University-Camden Biology MS alumna, earned the prestigious Graduate School Academic Achievement Award from the Rutgers University-Camden Alumni Association. Her journey, marked by resilience and discovery, took her from navigating lab restrictions in Singapore to conducting hands-on research at Rutgers-Camden. After a well-deserved celebration… continue reading

Creating Opportunities for STEM Students

As the Senior Program Coordinator for the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB) and the Graduate School at Rutgers-Camden, this role is dedicated to fostering STEM education and student success. Combining a strong background in environmental research with a passion for student engagement, the focus is on creating initiatives that help graduate students excel…. continue reading