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

Building Stronger Starts for NJ Kids

The pandemic exposed deep inequities across communities, including critical gaps in literacy for young Latino children. In a new post for the Rutgers-Camden Faculty Blog, Associate Professor of Spanish Silvia Perez-Cortes—who will soon serve as Graduate Program Director for the Teaching Spanish (MAT) program—shares the story behind A Rutgers Collaborative Helps New Jersey Kids Get… continue reading

WalletHub Explores Zero-Based Budgeting

What if every dollar had to earn its place in your budget—every month? That’s the premise behind Zero-Based Budgeting, a recent article from WalletHub by Adam McCann. Michael S. Hayes, Graduate Program Director for the Public Administration (MPA) program at Rutgers–Camden, was featured as an expert, offering perspective on how this method plays out in… continue reading

Psychology Behind Public Art

Murals tell stories—of communities, histories, and the ever-changing present. From the earliest cave paintings to the towering works of street art in today’s cities, people have long used walls as canvases for collective expression. In “Mural Art and the Psychology of Expression,” Eileen Reinhard explores this connection, highlighting how mural art continues to shape communities…. continue reading

Challenging the Status Quo in Public Administration

Public administration isn’t just about policies and procedures—it’s about people, communities, and the decisions that shape them. Clinton McNair explores the complexities of social equity, local governance, and nonprofit management, using research to uncover how citizens perceive fairness and how those views influence bureaucratic systems. As a faculty member in the Public Administration MPA and… continue reading

New Celebrity Weight Loss Trend & Its Hidden Costs

Hollywood’s latest obsession with Ozempic isn’t just about weight loss—it’s reshaping the entire conversation around body image. Page Six spotlights Charlotte Markey, Chair of the Health Sciences Department at Rutgers University, in “Hollywood’s Ozempic craze has ‘changed the narrative’ of body positivity as celebs are noticeably slimmer than ever” by Melissa Minton. Markey notes that… continue reading