Tag: English

Film Studies Graduates Accepted Into Prestigious Film Schools

Film Studies Graduates Accepted Into Prestigious Film Schools

The “reel world” now awaits graduating seniors Starla Blatcher and Audrey Johnson as they continue their academic pursuits at two of the top film programs in the country.

Posted in: Scarlet Pride

Season’s Grievances: Tips for Discussing Politics With Family This Holiday Season

Season’s Grievances: Tips for Discussing Politics With Family This Holiday Season

Bill FitzGerald, an associate professor and expert in rhetorical studies, offers a few tips on political civility that will help you spread tidings of great joy.

Posted in: Research Highlights

Researcher’s Book: Nationalist Literature Wrote Over Native People in 19th-Century Americas

Researcher’s Book: Nationalist Literature Wrote Over Native People in 19th-Century Americas

Prof. Jillian Sayre’s new book illustrates how ‘nationalist’ Indianist romance stories rewrote colonial identifications as nativist ties.

Posted in: Research Highlights

Shakespeare Studies Relevant to Current Social Unrest, Says Professor and Author

Shakespeare Studies Relevant to Current Social Unrest, Says Professor and Author

Chris Fitter, a professor of English and author of a new book on Shakespeare’s works, said the playwright’s works are surprisingly relevant and familiar in this current period of social unrest.

Posted in: Arts and Culture

Breaking the Mold: First-Generation Cameroonian-American Earns Three Degrees

Breaking the Mold: First-Generation Cameroonian-American Earns Three Degrees

Andin Ncho graduates May 2020 with degrees in digital studies, English, and global studies.

Posted in: Student Achievement

Rutgers In The News

Philadelphia Inquirer: Thursday, Aug. 5
“PHILADELPHIA HAS A CRISIS OF HOMICIDES, BUT ALSO OF NEGLECTING GUN VIOLENCE SURVIVORS” This research-driven opinion column was written by Daniel Semenza (assistant professor, FASC-criminal justice).
Bloomberg Law: Thursday, July 29
(login required) “DRUG BILLS TAKE NARROW ROAD TO REIN IN PATENT DEALS, LOWER COSTS” Michael Carrier (distinguished professor, RLAW) is quoted in this report.
Los Angeles Times: Monday, July 26
“HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN NAVIGATE BODY IMAGE ANXIETY AMID THE PANDEMIC” Charlotte Markey (professor, FASC-psychology) offers tips for having conversations about body image with teens.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Monday, July 26
“HOW A LABORER FOR A MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRM WON $600,000 FOR RACIAL DISCRIMINATION” Stacy Hawkins (vice dean and professor, RLAW) discusses workplace racial discrimination cases in this report.
Cherry Hill Sun: Monday, July 26
“CHERRY HILL NATIVE FINDS PURPOSE IN ACADEMIC AND NONPROFIT WORLDS” This profile on Justin Deng (assistant professor, SBC-accounting) highlights his career and his work with both local and international nonprofit organizations.
TAPinto: Sunday, July 25
“LOCAL BARBERS RECRUITED TO RAISE VACCINATION RATES IN CAMDEN” Bob Atkins (associate professor, SNC) is quoted in this report about a program implemented through a partnership between Rutgers–Camden and the Center for Family Services, and sponsored by New Jersey Health Initiatives.