Wonder does not always announce itself. Sometimes it arrives quietly, overhead, while life continues at ground level. In her third reflection from Finland, Ana Laguna turns her attention to a spectacle so iconic it risks becoming ordinary: the Northern Lights. What happens, she asks, when awe becomes expected, scheduled, even marketed. And what do we… continue reading
When a small nonprofit in Camden faces a $2,800 jump in monthly rent, the story is not just about one organization struggling to stay afloat. It is about a system under strain. That reality was on display in a recent segment on CBS News Philadelphia, where Nathaniel Wright, Graduate Director of the Public Affairs program… continue reading
For women pursuing careers in science and mathematics, sustained mentorship, faculty leadership, and institutional investment are often decisive in whether opportunity leads to long-term participation. At Rutgers University–Camden, a new five-year, $700,000 award from the Henry Luce Foundation’s Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM will support professorships and initiatives designed to strengthen those… continue reading
When scholars talk about Sociocultural Theory, they often rely on shared terms that carry heavy theoretical weight but uneven meanings. Clarifying those terms – without flattening their complexity – is the driving force behind A Brief Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts in Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Learning, coauthored by Próspero N. García, Associate… continue reading
In The Philadelphia Inquirer, the article “Rutgers professor seeks to spread kindness and compassion digitally” by Susan Snyder profiles Rutgers–Camden assistant professor Yoona Kang and her research on compassion, kindness, and digital well-being. The piece highlights Kang’s role as a faculty member in the Psychological Sciences MA program and the Prevention Science program, focusing on… continue reading
The election is now behind us, but the conversations that helped the region make sense of it included a consistent voice from Rutgers–Camden. Stephen Danley, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration and Director of the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE), was a frequent contributor throughout the season, offering grounded context on what… continue reading
