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Alumni

Shaping Policies & Programs for the Common Good

Posted in Alumni, Featured Alumni, Public Administration MPA & EMPA, Staff, Stories

Siatta Davis, an alum of the Master’s of Public Administration executive program (EMPA), has translated her academic knowledge into significant professional achievements. As the Program Coordinator for the Hill Family Center for College Access in the Rutgers-Camden Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, Davis has been recognized for contributions to the community, including receiving the Chancellor’s Award for… continue reading

Preserving History & Mentoring the Next Generation

Posted in Alumni, History, Stories

Brittney Lynn Ingersoll, an alumna of the Master’s in History program with a focus on the Public History Track at Rutgers University-Camden, is a curator at the Cumberland County Historical Society (CCHS) in southern New Jersey. During her time at Rutgers-Camden, Brittney received invaluable support from faculty members, particularly Dr. Wendy Woloson and Dr. Andrew Shankman, who helped her develop her… continue reading

Revolutionary War Stories Meet Modern Mentorship

Posted in Alumni, History, Stories

From preserving the stories of Revolutionary War heroes to mentoring the next generation of public historians, Will Krakower’s work at Princeton Battlefield State Park and the Thomas Clarke House exemplifies the transformative power of history. An alumnus of Rutgers University–Camden’s Master of Arts in History program (Public History track), he has created opportunities for students… continue reading

Championing Accessibility & Inclusion in Human Services

Posted in Alumni, Liberal Studies, News

Rutgers Graduate School-Camden Liberal Studies MS alumnus Jake J. Jones has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for his exceptional contributions to nonprofit leadership, business consulting, and community service. With a career spanning multiple sectors, Mr. Jones exemplifies how a strong academic foundation can inspire transformative change. As the executive leader of ADEPT Programs, Mr…. continue reading

International Roots, Academic Heights: A Path to a PhD

Posted in Alumni, Computational & Integrative Biology, Graduate Student Organization (GSO), International Students, Stories

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped global perspectives, and for Temitope Akinode, it also defined a critical chapter in her academic journey. As a founding member of the Graduate Student Organization and a recent graduate of the Computational and Integrative Biology program, she collaborated with Dr. Benedetto Piccoli to investigate the economic and societal impacts of lockdown… continue reading

Connecting Academia to Industry

Posted in Alumni, Computational & Integrative Biology, Stories

How does cutting-edge academic research translate into life-changing therapies? For Dr. Catherine Chatelain, an alumna of the Computational & Integrative Biology (CCIB) doctoral program at Rutgers University-Camden, this question has shaped her career. Her groundbreaking work in functional genomics during her doctoral studies laid the foundation for her role at Bristol Myers Squibb, where she… continue reading