Challenging the Status Quo in Public Administration

Public administration isn’t just about policies and procedures—it’s about people, communities, and the decisions that shape them. Clinton McNair explores the complexities of social equity, local governance, and nonprofit management, using research to uncover how citizens perceive fairness and how those views influence bureaucratic systems

Where Public Service Meets Practical Skills

Navigating the demands of public service and private operations requires a skill set that’s both broad and deeply practical. As an Operations Area Manager at Rutgers–Camden, Robert Brant found that balance through the Master of Public Administration program. In this piece, he reflects on how the MPA helped him think more strategically, lead more effectively, and translate… continue reading

Two MPA Students Head to Tanzania and Latvia

This spring, two Master of Public Administration students from Rutgers Graduate School–Camden were named recipients of the Critical Language Scholarship, one of the U.S. Department of State’s most selective international education programs. Their awards were featured in Three Rutgers–Camden Students Receive State Department Scholarships by Caroline Brobeil.

Rutgers–Camden’s Urban Innovation Fund Fuels Transformative Community Projects

The interdisciplinary team behind the initiative also includes graduate student Athang Sanjeev Bhandarkar, who studied with Adam Okulicz-Kozaryn, assistant professor in the Department of Public Policy and Administration, and sought the professor’s guidance on this project. Morenike Alugo, a graduate student in the prevention science program, reviews existing research on Camden’s community health and is preparing a comprehensive… continue reading

EMPA Student Highlight: James Williams IV

Join us in congratulating James Williams IV, a current EMPA student, on many achievements this semester! James now serves a key role here at Rutgers–Camden as Chief of Staff to the Office of the Chancellor. James also submitted his policy brief “Agriculture at a Crossroads: Key Regulatory Solutions for Texas and California,” which addresses the significant challenges facing the… continue reading