A first-generation graduate student from New York, Nathaniel Augustin is pursuing a dual degree in Criminal Justice and Public Administration (MPA) while balancing professional roles with AmeriCorps and the Office of Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising. An alumnus of the Rutgers-Camden Honors College, he returned to campus to deepen his engagement with public-sector work and… continue reading
What makes Rutgers Graduate School-Camden unique? Its remarkable mix of students from across the globe. From local states like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York to countries on every continent—except Australia and Antarctica—this is a place where diverse perspectives create a dynamic learning environment. Ahmed Abi A. Warsame, a Biology MS student from Ethiopia, shares… continue reading
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping state governance, with AI-related legislation skyrocketing from just over 200 bills in 2023 to nearly 700 in 2024. Ojobo Agbo Eje, a Data Science MS student at Rutgers University-Camden, collaborated with co-authors on The State AI Preparedness Project, a publication developed through the New Jersey State Policy Lab. This publication… continue reading
Data science, geographic analysis, and applied research converge in the graduate work of Athang Sanjeev Bhandarkar, a master’s student in Data Science at Rutgers-Camden. Through hands-on research using Geographic Information Systems, he has examined the happiness index of Cali, Colombia, analyzing how factors such as crime, air quality, and spatial conditions shape social outcomes. Grounded… continue reading
Being away from home during festive times can be challenging for international students like Naman Singh, a Data Science MS student and International Student Ambassador. When Naman expressed his feelings about missing Diwali to Dean Elizabeth Atkins of the Office of International Students & Global Programs (OIS), her response was simple and encouraging: “Bring an authentic Diwali… continue reading
Commitment to public service is often built over time, shaped by moments of responsibility, reflection, and accountability. For Priscilla McCoy, those moments have unfolded across mentorship, nonprofit governance, and long-term civic leadership, eventually leading her back to the classroom. She is currently a Public Administration Executive MPA (EMPA) student at Rutgers-Camden. What follows traces the… continue reading
