Rutgers University–Camden placed first in its conference in this year's NJ Ballot Bowl competition after receiving the most student commitments to vote in the recent gubernatorial election.

The U.S. Mint has ceased producing pennies. Rutgers–Camden history professor Wendy Woloson and professor of marketing Robert Schindler acknowledge the end of an era, but are asking, “What are the consequences?”

For many students at Rutgers University–Camden, college is more than the next step in their education: it’s a first for their families. Fortunately, at Rutgers–Camden, first-generation students are both celebrated and supported through a specially designed group of programs, services, and community networks intended to guide them as they pursue their dreams of higher education.

A renewed and intentional focus on faith, spirituality, and wellness is joining the variety of extracurricular programming on campus, offering new avenues for students, faculty, staff, and community partners to explore belonging and identity at Rutgers–Camden.

After flying and maintaining Blackhawk helicopters for the U.S. Army, first-generation transfer student Michael Gorzynski has landed at Rutgers–Camden to pursue his degree and a new career calling.

Historians from across the United States joined members of the public for a conference exploring naval history.

Each year, thousands of students transfer to new colleges in search of stronger academics, personal growth, or a better campus fit. Rutgers University–Camden works to make that transition as smooth as possible through specialized programming, personalized advising, dedicated transfer services, and a welcoming community. Hear from two transfer students on how that specialized effort made all the difference. 

Students expressed the meaning of democracy through art by working together in building a “democracy wall.” Led by Simanti Lahiri, programming coordinator for public engagement, and in partnership with the Rutgers Democracy Lab, the wall displays students’ hopes during the run-up to Tuesday’s New Jersey gubernatorial election.

The new regional director of the New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at Rutgers–Camden brings a passion for helping others and a lifetime of lessons in leadership learned during his time in the military to his new role.