Nyree Oliver overcame incredible odds to become a graduating senior who belongs to four honor societies. She shared her story with donors who helped to make her Rutgers education possible, telling them, “Thank you for being the reason lives like mine are forever changed.”
Fourteen years after first arriving at Rutgers University–Camden as a first-generation college student, Camden native and Army veteran Luis Colon is preparing to cross the commencement stage this May with a degree in management and a story defined by resilience, service, and determination.
Three Rutgers University–Camden students have been selected as Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholars for the Spring 2026 semester. All three recipients are first-generation college students and together represent each of Rutgers–Camden’s three undergraduate colleges.
Zauresh Kapisheva, a finance and marketing double major from Kazakhstan, has found community and opportunity at Rutgers University–Camden. Active in honors programs and student organizations, the first-year student is laying the groundwork for a future business career while embracing life in America.
The first annual Rutgers School of Business–Camden Celebration of Distinction honored alums, corporate, and community partners for their notable achievements and contributions to the university and beyond.
The Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs turned to the Professional and Executive Education at Rutgers–Camden to help craft a training program that would help their employees focus on effective customer service, leadership, and embracing a growth mindset.