A new course at Rutgers University–Camden gives students an introduction to what it means to have a career in STEM, offering firsthand exposure to scientific research and the people behind it without requiring them to conduct experiments themselves.

John Bertagnolli, D.O., has dedicated his medical career and teaching to compassionate care. He serves as chief medical officer of Samaritan, South Jersey’s largest provider of hospice, palliative, and support services. His academic journey began at Rutgers–Camden, where, as an undergraduate researcher, he contributed to a breakthrough scientific discovery.

The Rutgers School of Business–Camden celebrated the intersection of professional excellence and community impact at its second annual Celebration of Distinction on October 28, recognizing five alumni and partners whose achievements in business, public service, and philanthropy reflect a shared commitment to leadership, innovation, and creating opportunities for others.

The South Jersey Institute for Population Health’s 2026 Impact Report highlights collaborative research addressing pressing regional health challenges. Researchers and community partners recently gathered to share findings, explore solutions, and discuss how community-engaged research can inform policy and improve lives.

Six from Rutgers–Camden have been named to Front Runner New Jersey’s 2026 “30 Under 40 Top Latino Leaders of South Jersey," recognizing their leadership and contributions in education, law, public service, science, and community advocacy.

Rutgers University–Camden honors the life and contributions of Marsha Lowery, vice chancellor for student academic success, whose compassion, dedication, and unwavering belief in students made a lasting difference and strengthened the university community through her leadership, service, and generosity of spirit.

Rutgers–Camden received a competitive $2.9 million federal grant to help students translate their education into career success. The funding will expand opportunities for internships, career coaching, mentoring, and employer engagement while advancing the university’s mission of creating educational opportunity and economic mobility.

Rutgers School of Business–Camden recently partnered with Thayer Distribution to deliver a customized Spanish-language financial literacy program for warehouse employees. Designed and taught by Rutgers–Camden faculty, the program provided practical financial education in participants’ preferred language, helping employees gain knowledge they can apply immediately at work, at home, and in their communities.

Vedra Chandler has spent much of her life moving between worlds — from growing up in Camden to studying at Harvard, from performing on the road with the Broadway hit musical “Hairspray” to working in the city’s nonprofit and arts communities. Now, she is pursuing a Ph.D. in public affairs at Rutgers University–Camden, where she is examining how arts and culture can help cities thrive.