Walter Rand Institute Looks Back at 2025’s Milestones and Momentum

Author: Dustin Petzold At the conclusion of its 25th anniversary, the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) is reflecting on a year defined by collaboration and impact. While the anniversary celebration was a culmination of a quarter-century of groundbreaking research and transformative community engagement, at its heart was the Institute’s 25th Anniversary Reception,… continue reading

A Conversation with the WRI Advisory Board Chairs on WRI’s Past, Present, and Future

Author: Natalie Passov As part of the Walter Rand Institute’s 25th anniversary, we sat down with the Advisory Board chairs, Michael Egenton (New Jersey Chamber of Commerce) and Amy Osborn (New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation), to reflect on their pivotal role in shaping the Institute’s mission and advancing its work in South Jersey. Listen… continue reading

25 Years of WRI Impact as Told by the Leaders Who Helped Build It 

Author: Natalie Passov As communications and public engagement lead at the Walter Rand Institute (WRI) and as part of WRI’s continued 25th anniversary celebrations, I recently had the privilege of interviewing leaders who helped shape its mission, expand its reach, and navigate the complexities of public service and institutional growth over the years. I sat down with Gwendolyn (Gwendy) Harris and Sarah Allred, two former WRI directors who spent countless hours leading and shaping the Institute… continue reading

Supporting Healthy Communities: WRI’s Partnerships with Regional Hospital Networks on Community Health Needs Assessments and Addressing Community Needs  

Authors: Devon Ziminski, Natalie Passov As part of WRI’s 25th anniversary activities, we are highlighting a series of collaborations with our partners in the South Jersey region and across the State. We’re celebrating National Public Health Week by sharing our fruitful partnerships with AtlantiCare and Inspira Health. WRI has collaborated with both health systems over… continue reading

25 Years of WRI: Looking Back and Moving Forward 

Authors: Mavis Asiedu-Frimpong, Angelina Cheng  This year, the Senator Walter Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers–Camden (WRI) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In 2000, WRI was founded with a vision of creating a research center devoted to Camden City, South Jersey, and its namesake, Senator Walter Rand. Senator Rand was best known for his exceptional… continue reading