Making an Impact in New Jersey’s Legislative Process

The New Jersey Senate has a new leader in a key administrative role. Addison Bryce Hinrichs, a current Executive Master of Public Administration student at Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, has been appointed Senate Secretary by Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari. This appointment places him at the center of New Jersey’s legislative process, overseeing critical operations and… continue reading

Can Sesame Street Stay True to Its Roots?

What happens when a cultural cornerstone like Sesame Street faces an uncertain future? Huffington Post’s article, The Future of ‘Sesame Street’ Hangs in the Balance. Its Core Audience Might Not Care, by Candace McDuffie, explores this pressing question—and features expert insights from Marilisa Jiménez García, Associate Professor of Childhood Studies at Rutgers University-Camden. The article… continue reading

Eugenics & Justice: How Early 20th Century Theories Shaped Modern Criminal Policy

Corporate Crime Reporter recently featured an in-depth interview with Dr. Anthony Grasso, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University–Camden, discussing the United States’ contrasting approaches to street and corporate crime. In the interview, Dr. Grasso delves into his book, Dual Justice: America’s Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate Crime (University of Chicago Press, 2024),… continue reading

CBS News Asks The $3 Billion Question: Does School Security Actually Work?

In Mark Strassmann’s CBS Evening News report, Inside the $3 Billion School Security Industry as Deadly Shootings Continue, Daniel Semenza weighed in on the debate surrounding the booming school security market. An Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rutgers-Camden and Rutgers School of Public Health, as well as the… continue reading

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