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
Forensic science is where science meets the law, and for Kristen Smith, it has always been a passion. Inspired by crime scene investigation shows during her childhood, Kristen knew she wanted to work in the field. As a student in the Forensic Science MS program at Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, she discovered her niche in fingerprint… continue reading
What do renewable energy, chemical safety, and a mid-century painting titled “Haiku” have in common? They’ve all been part of Ashley Scavuzzo’s academic journey at Rutgers-Camden. As a graduate student in the Chemistry MS program and a participant in the accelerated BS/MS program, Ashley has explored groundbreaking research and collaborated with leading conservation scientists. Recognized… continue reading
Growing up in the New Jersey suburbs, surrounded by music and shifting perceptions of identity, shaped the vivid storytelling of Martin Wiley, a Creative Writing MFA graduate. Now the Coordinator of the Writing Center at Arcadia University, Wiley channels these experiences into his latest book, When Did We Stop Being Cute?. This “novel in poetic… continue reading
Transforming her passion for research into groundbreaking achievements, Somya Patro, a Rutgers University-Camden Biology MS alumna, earned the prestigious Graduate School Academic Achievement Award from the Rutgers University-Camden Alumni Association. Her journey, marked by resilience and discovery, took her from navigating lab restrictions in Singapore to conducting hands-on research at Rutgers-Camden. After a well-deserved celebration… continue reading
