From India to the transplant laboratory at Penn Medicine, Karena Catherine Joy’s journey is a testament to academic excellence and a passion for science. As an alumna of Rutgers University-Camden’s Master of Science in Biology program, she earned recognition for her achievements, including the Dr. Owen and Ronald Rahman Award and the Scarlet Scholar Award…. continue reading
Rutgers recognized extraordinary contributions to its mission during the 2023 Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Awards ceremony at the Rutgers Club. The awards honor individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional service, foster a sense of belonging, and make meaningful impacts within and beyond the university. One of the standout honorees was the Rutgers University-Camden Driving Change… continue reading
A career that began in engineering and scientific research ultimately found its most enduring expression in fiction, teaching, and scholarship. That path defines the work of Mary Anna Evans, an alumna of the Rutgers–Camden Creative Writing MFA program who leveraged formal study of craft to sharpen a voice she had already begun to develop on… continue reading
At the intersection of social relationships and health lies the work of Kristin August, PhD, the Founding Graduate Program Director of the Prevention Science program at Rutgers-Camden. A dedicated researcher and educator, she has transformed her passion for health psychology into a career focused on tackling pressing health and social challenges. Through innovative research and… continue reading
Two decades ago, Jigna Rao arrived in New Jersey as a newlywed, leaving behind her lifelong home in South India. Today, her journey stands as a testament to resilience, vision, and impact. Now the CEO of Millhill Child and Family Development, Rao has dedicated her life to empowering communities and transforming lives. Read on to… continue reading
Picture a program where Spanish educators are empowered to lead and inspire, equipped with innovative teaching methods and a clear path to success. At Rutgers-Camden, Dr. Próspero N. García, as Graduate Program Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish, is transforming how language education is approached. Through mentorship, action-based research, and cutting-edge strategies,… continue reading
