Congratulations to Student Award Recipients!

On Thursday, May 9, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden hosted its annual Arts and Sciences Honors Convocation, where nearly 100 Camden College of Arts and Sciences and University College–Camden students were honored.  Students received awards from the Alumni Association, Student Affairs, the Honors College, our academic departments and programs, and also research awards.  We … Continue reading Congratulations to Student Award Recipients!

Congratulations to Faculty Award Recipients!

We are delighted to announce the following Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden faculty have received the following Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching Awards: Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty: Dr. Robrecht van der Wel, Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Laura Napolitano, Associate Professor of Sociology  Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence … Continue reading Congratulations to Faculty Award Recipients!

Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments

The Board of Governors approved the following promotions and tenure appointments at their meeting on Thursday, April 18:  Dr. James R. Boucher – Promoted with Tenure, Associate Professor, Department of World Language and Cultures Dr. Allison Page – Reappointed with Tenure, Associate Professor, Department of English and Communication Dr. Daniel Semenza – Promoted with Tenure, … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments

Congratulations to the 2024 Athenaeum Honor Society Inductees!

On Wednesday, March 27, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden inducted 122 College of Arts and Sciences and University College students into Athenaeum.   Athenaeum has been a part of Rutgers–Camden’s history since 1952. This honors is limited to seniors who have earned at least 60 credits at the college with a cumulative grade-point average of … Continue reading Congratulations to the 2024 Athenaeum Honor Society Inductees!

FASC Welcomes Mariah Casias

Please join us in welcoming Mariah Casias, Department Administrator of the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE).   Mariah holds a M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from Haverford College in History. Her extensive background includes philanthropy, grants management, and project management including work related to urban affairs. Mariah’s … Continue reading FASC Welcomes Mariah Casias

FASC welcomes Katy Resch and Madison Mulcahy

Please join us in welcoming two new staff members to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers–Camden! Katy Resch joins the Rutgers Camden Center for the Arts (RCCA) as Assistant Director. Katy earned her MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) from Virginia Commonwealth University and her MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry) from Brooklyn College. Katy’s … Continue reading FASC welcomes Katy Resch and Madison Mulcahy

Rutgers–Camden awarded strategic $2.5M HHMI grant to improve STEM student retention and graduation rates

To support lasting cultural progress on campus so underrepresented STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) undergraduate students can excel and graduate, the Driving Change Initiative at Rutgers–Camden has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Over five years, the grant will help create inclusive environments, promote student success, and address institutional … Continue reading Rutgers–Camden awarded strategic $2.5M HHMI grant to improve STEM student retention and graduation rates

Department of Biology Faculty Achievements

Faculty in the Department of Biology have had a productive year, with two promotions in the department and four new grants: Promotions Dr. Nathan Fried was promoted to Associate Teaching Professor Dr. Kwangwon Lee was promoted to Professor  Grants Dr. Anthony Geneva, Assistant Professor, received a $502,001.00 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for his project, … Continue reading Department of Biology Faculty Achievements