Editor's Introduction

Abstract

This editorial introduction to the Spring 2021 edition of The Undergraduate Review at Rutgers University–Camden highlights the resilience, diversity, and academic excellence of the student body during a time of profound disruption. Editors William Huang and Kaitlin McGee reflect on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the strength and adaptability of students whose research and creative work continued despite remote learning and empty classrooms. The issue features faculty-approved student submissions that represent a wide array of disciplines and perspectives. A special mention is given to S.N. Taylor’s contribution on student resiliency, which frames the collection as a celebration of perseverance. The editors express gratitude to faculty advisors Dr. Lee Ann Westman and Brian Everett, and invite readers to recognize the passion and determination that define the Rutgers–Camden undergraduate experience.