MFA Student Shortlisted for British Academy Book Prize

A sweeping account of Africa’s place in global economic history has earned a spot on the 2025 British Academy Book Prize shortlist. Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance by Bronwen Everill, a writer in Rutgers University–Camden’s Creative Writing MFA program, is one of six titles recognized this year. The prize carries an award of £25,000… continue reading

From Code to Care: A Vision for Data-Driven Healthcare

Originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, Geetanjali Kaza is a graduate student in Data Science at Rutgers University-Camden. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering and valuable work experience, she is dedicated to developing innovative methods for extracting meaningful insights from vast healthcare datasets. Her academic journey is driven by a passion for leveraging… continue reading

CNC Nanomaterials Study Published

Abneris Morales, a PhD candidate in Computational and Integrative Biology and Dr. David Salas-de la Cruz, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Chemistry and Molecular Technology Graduate Program, have coauthored a new article with Dr. Shu Yang of the University of Pennsylvania. Their article, “Understanding the Morphology of Cellulose Nanocrystal Films via Evaporated-Induced… continue reading

A Vision for a User-Owned Grocery in Camden

Imagine a grocery store owned and shaped by the people it serves—a space where the community decides what’s on the shelves. This vision is at the heart of the article Coalition Hopes to Establish Food Cooperative in Camden: Public Input Critical to Success of Project, Representative Says, published by Janel “Jaycee” Miller in TAPinto Camden…. continue reading

Graduate Turns Math Expertise into Global Opportunity

“I can call myself a data scientist, a mathematician, and a quantitative analyst,” Touba Marrie says. “But of all these things, the central pillar is mathematics, and I’m proud of it.” In With Roots in The Gambia, Graduate Found Opportunity and Purpose at Rutgers–Camden, Christina Lynn shares Touba’s story—a journey that carried him across Africa,… continue reading

Veteran-Turned-Researcher Prepares for Psychology PhD

“I want to change lives,” Andrea Sellers says. “Especially for children in unique situations, because I’ve been there.” That clarity of purpose has shaped Andrea’s path through the Psychological Science graduate program at Rutgers–Camden. As Christina Lynn reports in Student Success: Rutgers–Camden Graduate Champions Mental Health for Underserved Students, Andrea brought her experience as an… continue reading