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Driving Climate Action in New Jersey Through Renewable Energy

Posted in Public Affairs/Community Development, Stories, Student Stories

When Oriana Holmes-Price worked with NJPIRG as an undergraduate at Rutgers–Camden, she discovered a passion for advocating on behalf of environmental issues affecting her home state of New Jersey. Now, as a master’s student in the Public Affairs/Community Development program, she has turned that passion into action as Coordinator of External Affairs for Attentive Energy,… continue reading

PhD Student Goes From Political Theory to Community Action

Posted in International Students, PhD Students, Public Affairs/Community Development, Stories, Student Stories, Students

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