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

Pioneering New Directions in Girlhood Studies

Girlhood studies offer a powerful lens to explore how culture, power, and identity intersect. Featured in Girl Museum’s Why We Need Girls’ Studies series, the co-founders of the Girlhood Studies Collective, Dr. Halle Singh and E Lev Feinman, discuss their efforts to expand critical research in this dynamic field. Dr. Singh, a Rutgers Childhood Studies… continue reading