
Community in Action:
Resilience & Impact
The dynamic environment at Rutgers Graduate School-Camden brings together alumni, faculty, staff, students, and the broader local area in an inclusive space defined by collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We are excited to share the stories—and the voices—of the people who shape this experience, told in their own words through presentations, papers, podcasts, and more. This is a celebration of what it takes to live, survive, and thrive in graduate school, capturing the extraordinary achievements and everyday moments that define this shared journey.
INTRODUCING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY
Community Stories & Spotlights
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Five-Year, $700,000 Award Supports Women in STEM
For women pursuing careers in science and mathematics, sustained mentorship, faculty leadership, and institutional investment are often decisive in whether opportunity leads to long-term participation. At Rutgers University–Camden, a new five-year, $700,000 award from the Henry Luce Foundation’s Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM will support professorships and initiatives designed to strengthen those… continue reading
EXPLORE THE STORIES & SPOTLIGHTS BY ACADEMIC PROGRAM
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGY
CHILDHOOD STUDIES
COMPUTATIONAL & INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
CREATIVE WRITING
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DATA SCIENCE
EMERGING MEDIA | DIGITAL STUDIES
ENGLISH & MEDIA STUDIES
FORENSIC SCIENCE
HISTORY
LIBERAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
PREVENTION SCIENCE
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC AFFAIRS | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TEACHER EDUCATION
TEACHING SPANISH
Latest Stories & Spotlights
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History Alumna Contributes to Suffrage-Era Feminism Exhibit
Opening January 10, 2026, Feminist Revolutions debuts at the Alice… continue reading
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EMPA Alumnus Officially Seated on State Board of Education
From the EMPA classroom to the State Board table, James… continue reading
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Defining Key Concepts in Sociocultural Theory
When scholars talk about Sociocultural Theory, they often rely on… continue reading
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Global Nitrogen Pollution Research Hosted in Germany
From atmospheric pollution to the chemistry of life itself, Angélica… continue reading
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A Calling Discovered in the Classroom
What began as an elective requirement quietly became something more.… continue reading
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Celebrating Another Year of Interdisciplinary Research
Biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and data-driven research came… continue reading
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Digital Storytelling for Student Voice
When stories about place are repeated often enough, they harden… continue reading
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Can Kindness Be Measured & Shared Digitally?
In The Philadelphia Inquirer, the article “Rutgers professor seeks to… continue reading
A Look Back in Time: Public Administration (MPA | EMPA)
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EMPA Alum, Youngest New Jersey State Legislator
At an age when most people are still finding their footing, Cody Miller was already serving in public office. Today, as the youngest member of the New Jersey Assembly and the first New Jersey legislator born in the 1990s, he brings a generational perspective to state government while maintaining a professional focus on education and… continue reading
Past Stories & Spotlights
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Leading Community-Based Adult Literacy Programs
Before stepping into her role as Executive Director of the… continue reading
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Balancing Graduate Education & Full-Time Careers: Real Talk on Work, Life, & a Ph.D.
Are you grappling with the challenge of balancing work, life,… continue reading
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Students Share Challenges & Triumphs
Graduate education is a journey of enrichment and intellectual growth,… continue reading
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First-Gen Student on a Dual-Degree Path in Public Service
A first-generation graduate student from New York, Nathaniel Augustin is… continue reading
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Making an Impact in New Jersey’s Legislative Process
The New Jersey Senate has a new leader in a… continue reading
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MPA Students Head to Tanzania & Latvia
This spring, two Master of Public Administration students from Rutgers… continue reading

