Childhood Studies Scholar Featured on NPR’s 1A

Teens are spending less time together in person, facing tighter curfews, and navigating a world of public spaces that often aren’t designed for them—or even welcome them. NPR’s 1A dug into these issues in a recent episode titled “How Building Public Spaces for Teens Can Fight Loneliness and Isolation,” hosted by Jenn White. Among the… continue reading

Fulbright Award Expands Humanistic Healthcare Education Globally

A Rutgers–Camden curriculum rooted in language, story, and cultural understanding is gaining international reach. Dr. Ana Laguna, Graduate Program Director for the new Spanish for Health Professions Certificate, has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright award through the Fulbright Finland Foundation in partnership with the University of Oulu. The award recognizes her contributions to healthcare education… continue reading

MPA Students Head to Tanzania & Latvia

This spring, two Master of Public Administration students from Rutgers Graduate School–Camden were named recipients of the Critical Language Scholarship, one of the U.S. Department of State’s most selective international education programs. Their awards were featured in Three Rutgers–Camden Students Receive State Department Scholarships by Caroline Brobeil. Amy Glasser will study Swahili in Tanzania, building… continue reading

Bridging Schools, Elevating Graduate Voices

When Jennifer Indrupati stepped up to the podium at the 2025 Honors Ceremony, she brought with her the perspective of a data-driven thinker, a dedicated student, and a valued member of the Rutgers Graduate School–Camden team. A student in the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program, Jennifer was selected as this year’s graduate… continue reading

WalletHub Explores Zero-Based Budgeting

What if every dollar had to earn its place in your budget—every month? That’s the premise behind Zero-Based Budgeting, a recent article from WalletHub by Adam McCann. Michael S. Hayes, Graduate Program Director for the Public Administration (MPA) program at Rutgers–Camden, was featured as an expert, offering perspective on how this method plays out in… continue reading

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