
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
The Graduate Experience:
Learning, Living, Thriving
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Pioneering New Directions in Girlhood Studies
Girlhood studies offer a powerful lens to explore how culture, power, and identity intersect. Featured in Girl Museum’s Why We Need Girls’ Studies series, the co-founders of the Girlhood Studies Collective, Dr. Halle Singh and E Lev Feinman, discuss their efforts to expand critical research in this dynamic field. Dr. Singh, a Rutgers Childhood Studies……
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History MA Student Named Fulbright Semifinalist
Bosnia and Herzegovina is at the center of Hermina Garic’s… continue reading
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Transforming Ed Data into Actionable Insights
Turning raw educational data into meaningful insights requires more than… continue reading
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AI in Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness among… 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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Housing Discrimination & Environmental Harm
Environmental justice offers a critical perspective on the ongoing legacy… continue reading
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Women, Power, & the Diet-Industrial Complex
The commodification of women’s bodies is deeply embedded in societal… continue reading
Leading the Way: Faculty Contributions & Breakthroughs
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Innovation Recognized: Honoring Breakthrough Patent Achievements
Beneath the Rutgers President’s Tent in New Brunswick, the inaugural Rutgers Innovation Awards banquet brought together the university’s brightest minds to celebrate groundbreaking achievements in research and innovation. The event recognized individuals who had secured U.S. patents during fiscal years 2023 and 2024, as well as researchers whose work exemplifies the potential to transform lives……
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America’s Immigration Lottery: History & Implications
In the article, “A Game of Chance is Changing Lives… continue reading
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Unlock New Insights into the No-U-Turn Sampler
The No-U-Turn Sampler (NUTS) is one of the most influential… continue reading
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Challenging the Narratives Around Black Women & Girls
Resilience for Black women and girls is often misunderstood, celebrated… continue reading
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Can Sesame Street Stay True to Its Roots?
What happens when a cultural cornerstone like Sesame Street faces… continue reading
Alumni Making an Impact:
Campus to Community
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Back & Ready to Elevate Graduate Student Success
The newest addition to the Rutgers Graduate School-Camden leadership team is no stranger to this campus. Mitch Larson, M.A., M.S.Ed., built the foundation of his academic and professional career right here, earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice at Rutgers-Camden before setting off to make an impact in higher education. His journey……
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Addressing Community Care Needs for Older Adults
Presenting research on “Unmet Community Care Needs and the Well-Being… continue reading
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How Community Shapes the Creative Writing MFA Experience
In this Voices of Rutgers-Camden spotlight, the Creative Writing MFA… continue reading
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The Judgment of Yoyo Gold Earns Best Teen & YA Award
We are proud to celebrate Creative Writing MFA alum Isaac… continue reading
Life on the Camden Campus:
Learning & Growth
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Maximize Your Experience: Services & Amenities at the Campus Center
The Campus Center serves as a central hub where students can cultivate leadership, programming, and organizational skills. It provides opportunities for service, leadership roles, employment, and self-initiated projects, all while building interpersonal, communication, and intercultural proficiency. In this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast, Chrissie King, Assistant Director of the Campus Center at Rutgers-Camden, shares……
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Graduate Living Redefined: Amenities & Community
Whether you’re deep into exams, collaborating on group projects, or simply seeking a place to unwind, 330 Cooper provides the essentials to enhance your college experience. Designed by Erdy McHenry Architecture and Michaels Development Company, this 12-story building overlooking the Delaware River was honored with the 2012 AIA Philadelphia Merit Award in the Built Category….…
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Engage, Learn, Reflect
Each year, Rutgers University–Camden’s Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community… continue reading
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Finding Focus in the Zen Den
Hannah Beck, a Public Affairs/Community Development graduate student from Germany,… continue reading