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RU Engaged Faculty Community of Practice Web Page Launch

RU Engaged Faculty Community of Practice Web Page Launch

The RU Engaged Faculty Community of Practice launched its new web page! RU Engaged is a Chancellor-funded effort to support community engaged teaching and learning. The project, led by Cara Cuite and Kathe Newman, includes the creation of a faculty community of those...

Biannual Report

Biannual Report

The Voorhees Center Biannual Report (January - June 2026) takes a retrospective look at our incredible research associates, affiliated faculty, research and more.

RU Engaged featured in Rutgers Today

RU Engaged featured in Rutgers Today

RU Engaged was featured in Rutgers Today. The article discussed the Byrne seminar's alternative spring break where students participated in hands-on community engaged work with a number of local organizations throughout the week. Students learned about food security...

The Politics of Land and Value

The Politics of Land and Value

Mi Shih and Kathe Newman’s new edited volume, The Politics of Land and Value: Case Studies from Across the Globe, explores global case studies about land, market logic, negotiation and community values.

RU Engaged – Byrne Seminar Alternative Spring Break

RU Engaged – Byrne Seminar Alternative Spring Break

This past week, students enrolled in the Byrne First Year Seminar, faculty, students, staff and community partners spent an Alternative Spring Break learning about food security and engaging in hands-on projects with Unity Square Community Center, REPLENISH, and...

Dialogues Between Concrete and Clay – Mi Shih Panel Discussant

Dialogues Between Concrete and Clay – Mi Shih Panel Discussant

Dr. Mi Shih will be participating in a panel discussion entitled, "Dialogues Between Concrete and Clay" on February 5th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Florio Auditorium at the Bloustein School. The panel discusses Liu Shiming and the transformation of urban life and public...

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Biannual Report

The Voorhees Center Biannual Report (January - June 2026) takes a retrospective look at our incredible research associates, affiliated faculty, research and more.

RU Engaged featured in Rutgers Today

RU Engaged was featured in Rutgers Today. The article discussed the Byrne seminar's alternative spring break where students participated in hands-on community engaged work with a number of local organizations throughout the week. Students learned about food security...

The Politics of Land and Value

Mi Shih and Kathe Newman’s new edited volume, The Politics of Land and Value: Case Studies from Across the Globe, explores global case studies about land, market logic, negotiation and community values.