Interventions for Children of Incarcerated Parents

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

MFA Student Shortlisted for British Academy Book Prize

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

A Vision for a User-Owned Grocery in Camden

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

Support for Community-Engaged Health Research

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

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