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

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

The Today Show Spotlights a Novel of Resilience & History

A hidden trove of diaries, newspapers, and testimonies from the Warsaw Ghetto inspired We Must Not Think of Ourselves, a gripping novel by Lauren Grodstein, the Graduate Program Director of the Creative Writing MFA at Rutgers University–Camden. Published by Algonquin Books, the novel is the focus of Rutgers–Camden Author Joins Today Show Book Club with… continue reading