Featured News – Page 2 – Department of Public Policy and Administration

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

Posted December 17, 2024May 9, 2025 in Faculty News, Featured News, Student News

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

A Rising Star in Local Government Leadership

Posted November 25, 2024May 9, 2025 in EMPA Student News, Featured News, Student News

Justin Riggs, MPA, SHRM-CP, an alumnus of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, is making a meaningful impact in local government. Serving as Deputy Manager of the City of Cape May he exemplifies leadership and dedication in his field.

EMPA Student Highlight: James Williams IV

Posted October 17, 2024May 9, 2025 in EMPA Student News, Featured News, Student News

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

PhD Student Goes from Political Theory to Community Action

Posted June 25, 2024May 9, 2025 in Featured News, PHD Student News, Public Affairs/Community Development News

Oğuz Kaan Özalp, a PhD student from Turkey in the Public Affairs / Community Development program, has transformed his theoretical background in political science into hands-on community engagement.

Shaping Policies & Programs for the Common Good

Posted June 24, 2024May 9, 2025 in EMPA Student News, EMPA Testimonial, Featured News, Student News

Siatta Davis, an alumna of the Master’s of Public Administration executive program (EMPA), has translated her academic knowledge into significant professional achievements. As the Program Coordinator for the Hill Family Center for College Access in the Rutgers-Camden Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, Davis has been recognized for contributions to the community, including receiving the Chancellor’s Award for… continue reading

Doctoral Candidate Named Finalist for Fulbright Student Award

Posted April 30, 2024May 9, 2025 in Featured News, PHD Student News, Student News

Montrell Sanders is poised to return to Fiji, where he previously served as a Peace Corps volunteer Rutgers University–Camden is proud to announce that Montrell Sanders, a doctoral student in public affairs, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Sanders is the first Rutgers–Camden student to receive this designation for… continue reading