New Celebrity Weight Loss Trend & Its Hidden Costs

Hollywood’s latest obsession with Ozempic isn’t just about weight loss—it’s reshaping the entire conversation around body image. Page Six spotlights Charlotte Markey, Chair of the Health Sciences Department at Rutgers University, in “Hollywood’s Ozempic craze has ‘changed the narrative’ of body positivity as celebs are noticeably slimmer than ever” by Melissa Minton. Markey notes that… continue reading

History MA Student Named Fulbright Semifinalist

Bosnia and Herzegovina is at the center of Hermina Garic’s research ambitions, and the Fulbright Program could be her next step toward uncovering its complex history. A 2025 Fulbright semifinalist, Hermina—featured in “Fulbright Semifinalists Pursue International Excellence” by Dustin Petzold—is a graduate student in Rutgers University–Camden’s History MA program. Her proposed research fellowship would allow… continue reading

Making an Impact in New Jersey’s Legislative Process

The New Jersey Senate has a new leader in a key administrative role. Addison Bryce Hinrichs, a current Executive Master of Public Administration student at Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, has been appointed Senate Secretary by Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari. This appointment places him at the center of New Jersey’s legislative process, overseeing critical operations and… continue reading

Can Sesame Street Stay True to Its Roots?

What happens when a cultural cornerstone like Sesame Street faces an uncertain future? Huffington Post’s article, The Future of ‘Sesame Street’ Hangs in the Balance. Its Core Audience Might Not Care, by Candace McDuffie, explores this pressing question—and features expert insights from Marilisa Jiménez García, Associate Professor of Childhood Studies at Rutgers University-Camden. The article… continue reading

Eugenics & Justice: How Early 20th Century Theories Shaped Modern Criminal Policy

Corporate Crime Reporter recently featured an in-depth interview with Dr. Anthony Grasso, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University–Camden, discussing the United States’ contrasting approaches to street and corporate crime. In the interview, Dr. Grasso delves into his book, Dual Justice: America’s Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate Crime (University of Chicago Press, 2024),… continue reading

CBS News Asks The $3 Billion Question: Does School Security Actually Work?

In Mark Strassmann’s CBS Evening News report, Inside the $3 Billion School Security Industry as Deadly Shootings Continue, Daniel Semenza weighed in on the debate surrounding the booming school security market. An Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rutgers-Camden and Rutgers School of Public Health, as well as the… continue reading