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

Diwali Lights Up Rutgers-Camden

Being away from home during festive times can be challenging for international students like Naman Singh, a Data Science MS student and International Student Ambassador. When Naman expressed his feelings about missing Diwali to Dean Elizabeth Atkins of the Office of International Students & Global Programs (OIS), her response was simple and encouraging: “Bring an authentic Diwali… continue reading

Digital Discovery in a Century-Old Camden Library

Tucked inside a century-old library at Rutgers-Camden, a groundbreaking program is redefining the way we think about technology and its role in shaping history and culture. At the Digital Studies Center, students dive into projects that bridge the past and future, analyzing everything from retro video games to now-obsolete social media platforms like Friendster. This… continue reading

A Vision for a User-Owned Grocery in Camden

Imagine a grocery store owned and shaped by the people it serves—a space where the community decides what’s on the shelves. This vision is at the heart of the article Coalition Hopes to Establish Food Cooperative in Camden: Public Input Critical to Success of Project, Representative Says, published by Janel “Jaycee” Miller in TAPinto Camden…. continue reading

Championing Accessibility & Inclusion in Human Services

Rutgers Graduate School-Camden Liberal Studies MS alumnus Jake J. Jones has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for his exceptional contributions to nonprofit leadership, business consulting, and community service. With a career spanning multiple sectors, Mr. Jones exemplifies how a strong academic foundation can inspire transformative change. As the executive leader of ADEPT Programs, Mr…. continue reading

CNBC Highlights Rutgers–Camden Researcher’s Insights on Nostalgia

Nostalgia connects us to the past in ways that can inspire happiness, resilience, and stronger social bonds. In a CNBC article by Renée Onque, Rutgers University–Camden psychology assistant professor Andrew Abeyta explains why we’re so drawn to this complex emotion. Far from being just a sentimental yearning, nostalgia can help people manage stress and loneliness… continue reading