Dr. Rossi was awarded this year’s Chancellor’s Award for Academic Civic Engagement for her work strengthening connections between the urban studies department and the greater Camden community through integrated engaged civic learning. Her students have spent the year learning from the city’s changemakers, engaging in externships, and writing grants to elevate the work of nonprofit … Continue reading Dr. Gabrielle Rossi receives a Chancellor’s Award for Community Engagement…
Dr. Adam Okulicz-Kozaryn received a $15,000 Rutgers–Camden Chancellor’s Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Grant this spring. Dr. Okulicz-Kozaryn will use this grant for his research project “Quality of Life and Subjective Wellbeing in Columbia.” Join us in congratulating Dr. Okulicz-Kozaryn!
Professor Joseph Serico was featured in a WalletHub study about 2016’s states with the best and worst school systems. You can find it here: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-best-schools/5335/#joseph-g-serico
Last week we had a graduation ceremony for students who completed our MPA/Community Development Certificate program in Puerto Rico. See graduation video and news article (in Spanish) Starting in the fall, we will have a full-fledged Executive MPA program in Puerto Rico. For more information see https://clc.camden.rutgers.edu/global-university-partnerships/puerto-rico-rutgers/
Congratulations! Proposed conference “Urban Policy at the Crossroads: What Have We Learned? Where Are We Going?” has been selected as the 2016-2017 Conference and Symposium Funding Grant by a committee consisting of the Dean and Associate Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Assistant Professor Brandi Blessett’s work as a program valuator for ReNew Camden was highlighted in a Courier-Post article. Dr. Blessett highlighted the key role of ReNew Camden in helping convicts transfer back to society. She highlighted the need for such a program, arguing: “It’s a tough task for someone to do on their own, especially those who … Continue reading Dr. Brandi Blessett’s Role as Program Valuator for ReNew Camden Highlighted in Courier-Post…
