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
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
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
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
Author: Eileen Reinhard, Rutgers–Camden Creating impact across South Jersey, the Institute’s community-facing research strives to improve quality of life for all.
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
