Hannah Beck, a Public Affairs/Community Development graduate student from Germany, highlights the benefits of the Zen Den, featured in Eileen Reinhard’s article, “Stressed Students Improving Focus and Concentration by Visiting the Zen Den.” Located on the second floor of the North Third Street dormitory, this on-campus space provides students with a sanctuary for mindfulness and… continue reading
A commitment to advancing equity through evidence-based policy shapes the work of Urvi Patel, a recent alumna of Rutgers-Camden with a master’s degree in Public Affairs | Community Development. Now a Policy Analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C., she focuses on income security and housing policy. Her work includes… continue reading
Presenting research on “Unmet Community Care Needs and the Well-Being of Older Adults in China,” Shibin Yan, an alum of the Public Affairs/Community Development PhD program, joined leading scholars at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) annual conference in Seattle, WA. Reflecting on the experience, Yan shared, “It was such a rewarding experience to connect… continue reading
What if tackling health disparities could start with better data? Through the Urban Innovation Fund—a collaboration among university researchers and community organizations—Rutgers–Camden has committed $400,000 to transformative projects that directly benefit Camden. One such initiative, the Camden Health Equity and Digital Education Initiative, is developing a web-based platform to provide real-time, accessible health data for… continue reading
On November 12, Rutgers University–Camden gathered to honor veterans for their service and sacrifices during a luncheon that highlighted their enduring impact on the community. Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis opened the event with a tribute to veterans and their families, thanking them for their dedication to protecting democracy and the rule of law. Public Affairs/Community… continue reading
Grounded in professional experience as an urban landscape designer and shaped by a growing interest in how policy and research influence the built environment, this graduate journey reflects a clear shift from practice to inquiry. That path defines the work of Aditya Gahlot, a recent graduate of the Public Affairs Master of Science program who… continue reading
