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
The scenic city of St. Gallen, Switzerland, provided a fitting stage for innovative research from Rutgers University–Camden. At the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) 2024 conference, Chemistry and Molecular Technology MS student Hannah Todd presented her study on CBD product labeling and content variation. Guided by Dr. Michelle Carlin, Assistant Professor in the Department… continue reading
Grounded in professional experience as an urban landscape designer and shaped by a growing interest in how policy and research influence the built environment, this graduate journey reflects a clear shift from practice to inquiry. That path defines the work of Aditya Gahlot, a recent graduate of the Public Affairs Master of Science program who… continue reading
Oğuz Kaan Özalp, a PhD student from Turkey in the Public Affairs / Community Development program, has transformed his theoretical background in political science into hands-on community engagement. Drawn by the program’s practical approach, he now researches the impact of social organizations on immigrant policymaking. His memorable experiences with Rutgers-Camden’s supportive community and numerous collaboration opportunities have… continue reading
Sound shapes our world, but what if our understanding of it is fundamentally flawed? Jeff Hawley’s Liberal Studies capstone, “(Further) Against Primary Sound. Account of Echoes,” takes on this challenge, diving into the philosophical intricacies of how sound and echoes are perceived. Building on critiques of Casey O’Callaghan’s Primary Sound Account of Echoes, Jeff examines… continue reading
