Featured in TAPinto Camden, Emely Cuevas Alcantara shares how her journey from the Dominican Republic to Rutgers–Camden shaped the teacher she’s becoming. Written and photographed by Janel “Jaycee” Miller, “Camden Student Teacher Proudly Discusses How Hispanic Heritage Helped Shape Her Career Goals” follows Cuevas Alcantara, now pursuing her Teacher Education (MAT) degree, as she draws… continue reading
Two major honors in 2025 have spotlighted Creative Writing MFA alum Amy Beth Sisson as a distinctive voice in contemporary poetry. She received the J. Michael Samuel Prize for Emerging Writers Over 50, presented by Lambda Literary to recognize LGBTQ writers whose work deserves a national audience. In the same year, she was named an… continue reading
When WHYY reported on New Jersey’s new initiative to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents, the outlet turned to Rutgers–Camden faculty for expertise. The September 4, 2025 article, “New Jersey to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents” by P. Kenneth Burns, highlighted the perspective of Laura Napolitano, Ph.D., Chair and Associate… continue reading
A sweeping account of Africa’s place in global economic history has earned a spot on the 2025 British Academy Book Prize shortlist. Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance by Bronwen Everill, a writer in Rutgers University–Camden’s Creative Writing MFA program, is one of six titles recognized this year. The prize carries an award of £25,000… continue reading
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
Community-engaged research projects aimed at improving health outcomes in South Jersey now have the opportunity to compete for up to $300,000 in grant funding. In S.J. Institute for Population Health Announces New Funding Cycle, The Sun Newspapers reporter Suzette Parmley covers the launch of Cycle 4b—part of an ongoing initiative from the South Jersey Institute… continue reading
