Tag: FAS

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

Four Rutgers-Camden Students Named Fulbright Semi-Finalists

Four Rutgers-Camden Students Named Fulbright Semi-Finalists

Four Rutgers–Camden students have been selected as semi-finalists in the 2020-21 Fulbright Scholarship competition.

Posted in: Student Achievement

Leading Advocates for Equality to Receive Honorary Degrees at Rutgers–Camden Commencement

Leading Advocates for Equality to Receive Honorary Degrees at Rutgers–Camden Commencement

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Judy Perry Martinez, and Judith Persichilli will receive honorary degrees from Rutgers University–Camden during commencement ceremonies May 20-21.

Posted in: Campus Life

Rutgers–Camden Researcher Finds Opportunity for Ancient Mongolian Herb to Treat Depression

Rutgers–Camden Researcher Finds Opportunity for Ancient Mongolian Herb to Treat Depression

An herb used by Mongolian ruler Genghis Khan to promote bravery and stamina in his soldiers may be beneficial in treating depression.

Posted in: Research Highlights

Students Getting a “Taste for Culture” in Spain

Students Getting a “Taste for Culture” in Spain

Rutgers–Camden students are exploring religious and ethnic diversity and inclusion one bite at a time via a Learning Abroad course called “A Taste for Culture” in Spain.

Posted in: Community Outreach

Rutgers In The News

Star-Ledger: Tuesday, Jan. 26
“HOW DO WE VACCINATE PEOPLE WHO DON’T COME TO GET THE SHOT?” Robert Atkins (associate professor, SNC) wrote this opinion column about getting the COVID-19 vaccine to groups of people who are difficult to reach.
Patch: Tuesday, Jan. 26
“RUTGERS–CAMDEN GETS $233K FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH” The Biology Department and the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology at Rutgers–Camden is receiving federal funding from the National Science Foundation.
NJ Spotlight News: Tuesday, Jan. 26
“MALINOWSKI TARGETS BIG TECH FOR ENABLING DISINFORMATION, HATE GROUPS, CONSPIRACIES” Ellen Goodman (professor, RLAW and co-director/co-founder, Rutgers Institute for Information Policy & Law) is quoted in this report.
WTOP-FM 103.5: Tuesday, Jan. 26
“NOW WITH A TITLE, SECOND GENTLEMAN DOUG EMHOFF HAS TO CARVE OUT ROLE FOR HIMSELF” Kelly Dittmar (associate professor, FASC-political science) discusses expectations for the first man to serve as second spouse.
Reuters: Monday, Jan. 25
“‘THE NEEDLE IS MOVING’: ANOTHER MDL JUDGE CITES DIVERSITY IN LEAD COUNSEL APPOINTMENTS” Stacy Hawkins (professor, RLAW) is quoted in this report about multidistrict litigation.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Monday, Jan. 25
“PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ECONOMIC RELIEF PACKAGE COULD CUT CHILDHOOD POVERTY IN HALF – BUT IT’S ONLY TEMPORARY” Joan Maya Mazelis (associate professor, FASC-sociology) is quoted discussing the potential impact that new proposals could have on children and families.