Shourya Deb, Ph.D. 2020, Researcher, West Africa-Sahel Programme at Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

My experience in the Rutgers-Camden Community Development Ph.D. was enriching and fulfilling. The choice of elective courses were varied which enabled me to create a learning niche for myself building on the core requirements. The coursework was instrumental in helping me grasp the nuances of conducting independent research while adding more tools to my ability… continue reading

Rasheda L. Weaver, Ph.D. 2017 – Assistant Professor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Iona College, Iona College

Graduating from the Public Affairs-Community Development PhD program at Rutgers University-Camden equipped me with the tools needed to both conduct research pertaining to community development and public policy, while also communicating that research to the communities it affects. For example, my research mainly focuses on the use of social enterprises (businesses that aim to address… continue reading