Balancing Graduate Education & Full-Time Careers: Real Talk on Work, Life, & a Ph.D.

Are you grappling with the challenge of balancing work, life, and the prospect of further graduate education? Interested in learning more about the Public Affairs Ph.D. program or the Public Administration Program? This Recording Rutgers podcast episode is just what you need. In this episode, we feature two students from the Public Affairs doctoral program… continue reading

Empowering Families, Educating Youth, Building Partnerships

Two decades ago, Jigna Rao arrived in New Jersey as a newlywed, leaving behind her lifelong home in South India. Today, her journey stands as a testament to resilience, vision, and impact. Now the CEO of Millhill Child and Family Development, Rao has dedicated her life to empowering communities and transforming lives. Read on to… continue reading

Like a Scene from a Movie: A Global Journey to Rutgers-Camden

Join us on an engaging journey where the phrase “It’s a small world” comes to life at Rutgers-Camden. Featuring Anitha Varghese, a founding member and two-time president of the Graduate Student Organization, and Taniya Robin, international students whose paths serendipitously crossed a decade after their first meeting in Dubai. Their reunion at Rutgers-Camden is more… continue reading

Pigments, Fellowships, & Big Dreams: A Story of Academic Excellence

What do renewable energy, chemical safety, and a mid-century painting titled “Haiku” have in common? They’ve all been part of Ashley Scavuzzo’s academic journey at Rutgers-Camden. As a graduate student in the Chemistry MS program and a participant in the accelerated BS/MS program, Ashley has explored groundbreaking research and collaborated with leading conservation scientists. Recognized… continue reading

Exploring Campus Support Services & Student-Led Initiatives to Advocate for Change

Domestic violence awareness takes center stage in this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast. Laura Luciano, Associate Director of the Rutgers University-Camden Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA), shares insights into campus services and initiatives. Rosemarie Anderson, a second-year Criminal Justice MA student, discusses her research into essential resources for those impacted by… continue reading

Where Words Take Flight: The Creative Writing MFA

Every year, hundreds of writers from around the world submit their applications to the ⁠Creative Writing MFA program at Rutgers-Camden. This episode gives us a peek into the program, discussing ⁠admission criteria⁠, teaching methods, and the encouragement of interdisciplinary exploration. We hear success stories and learn about the program’s unique educational journey. Sienna Zeilinger, an… continue reading