In the City of Camden, Rutgers anchors the University District and the Camden Waterfront, and fuels development and new opportunities across the city’s diverse neighborhoods.
Pro bono legal programs provide city and area residents with valuable guidance through complex legal matters.
Rutgers students engage
in service learning opportunities at hospitals, courts, schools, and governmental and non-profit agencies.
Children jumpstart their imaginations and their futures through arts programs hosted on campus and in the community.
Rutgers–Camden researchers contribute to the resolution of public policy challenges of the Garden State.
Teachers and childcare providers in Camden and the region have received specialized training in new models of learning and growth.
Businesses are cultivated from idea conception to business plan development to multinational expansion.
A newly created Office of Civic Engagement is charged with bringing together student learning with community improvement projects.
Wendell Pritchett, Rutgers–Camden Chancellor
Since Rutgers–Camden first emerged as a research university, making a difference in our communities has been a top priority. Countless Scarlet Raptors help make a positive impact in southern New Jersey and the Delaware Valley. Here’s just a glimpse of how Rutgers–Camden gives back:
BUILDING COMMUNITY