Tag: veterans

Rutgers University–Camden Earns High Marks from U.S. News and World Report, Washington Monthly Magazine

By Mike Sepanic Rutgers University–Camden once again has been recognized nationally as a research university that provides great value and opportunity for its students. Washington Monthly magazine again ranks Rutgers University–Camden as a “Best Bang for the Buck” university, which recognizes those institutions that help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. In Washington […]

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Veterans Writing Program Earns New Jersey Council for the Humanities Action Grant

“Outside the Wire” – encompassing monthly writing workshops, a public program focusing on veterans’ experiences, and an exhibit of wartime communications – has earned a new $9,100 action grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

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On the Frontlines of Health Care: Veterans Take on Leadership Roles as Nursing Students at Rutgers University–Camden

By Ed Moorhouse As medical professionals on the frontlines of health care, nurses must remain calm, level-headed, and prepared for anything that may arise in order to administer safe and proper care to their patients. In many ways, those qualities are a lot like what is required of someone in the military, who must rely […]

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Student Veterans Honored by Peers at Annual Veterans Day Observance

In recognition of their hard work to help student veterans make the difficult adjustment to civilian and college life, two Rutgers University–Camden student veterans have been selected by their peers to receive the top student award from the Office of Veterans Affairs. Shawn Rykaczewski of Stratford and Daphne Hilton of Camden were named Rutgers–Camden’s Outstanding […]

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Judge Advocate General Flora Darpino helps Rutgers–Camden Commemorate Veterans Day

Lt. Gen. Flora Darpino, the Judge Advocate General for the U.S. Army, helped Rutgers–Camden commemorate Veterans Day by delivering the keynote speech during a luncheon on campus on Thursday, Nov. 7. Speaking to hundreds of student veterans, alumni, and members of the Rutgers–Camden community, Darpino urged, “I ask that you continue to do what you […]

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