4th Annual College Signing Day Celebrates Achievements of Camden’s High School Seniors
Rutgers University-Camden Hosts Celebration of Camden’s Graduating Seniors
MEDIA ADVISORY
APRIL 30, 2025
Contact: Jeff Jubelirer, (215) 840-8390, jjubelirer@bellevuepr.com.
CAMDEN, NJ:
Camden’s fourth annual “College Signing Day,” spearheaded by Camden Education Fund, will honor and celebrate all Camden City district, charter, and renaissance high school seniors who have committed to attending a college, university, trade or technical program, or the military.
“College Signing Day has become an annual tradition to showcase the amazing talents and promising futures of our Camden students. Success after high school can include a number of paths, and we are proud to support our students as they prepare to take the next steps in their journeys,” said Giana Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Camden Education Fund.
College Signing Day is part of Reach Higher, an initiative started in 2014 by former First Lady Michelle Obama to encourage and activate educators, counselors, and other adults to help first-generation and low-income students see college as an option.
“The Rutgers-Camden community is delighted to be a part of college signing day and to host this important event for the first time,” shared Dr. Nyeema C. Watson, Rutgers University-Camden Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategy, Diversity and Community Engagement. “As an anchor institution in the eds and meds community in Camden, commitment to community is at the heart of our mission, and we are thrilled to support local students on their pathway to a college degree and the many opportunities that await them.”
“As a proud graduate of Camden High School, I find great fulfillment watching the next generation of students graduate from our schools, and am excited to celebrate their commitment to a successful future,” said Victor Carstarphen, Mayor, City of Camden.
Holding the event for the first time at the Rutgers University – Camden Campus will add excitement for the occasion, with the program taking place in the Athletic and Fitness Center (gymnasium) followed by lunch and more activities happening on the Rutgers Athletic Complex field. With an expected attendance of over 600 post-secondary-bound students, the atmosphere will be charged with excitement and mirror a pep rally, including student performances, recognition of attending high schools and post-secondary institutions, scholarships, and more. To learn more about College Signing Day or Camden Education Fund see here.
WHO:
Victor Carstarphen, Mayor, City of Camden
Katrina McCombs, Superintendent, Camden City School District
Giana Campbell, Executive Director, Camden Education Fund
Dr. Nyeema C. Watson, Senior Vice Chancellor, Rutgers University-Camden
Class of 2025 Student Speaker
WHEN:
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Event Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Formal program is expected to run from 10:15 am – 12:15 p.m.)
WHERE:
Rutgers University – Camden
Athletic and Fitness Center (Gymnasium)
301 Linden St
Camden, NJ 08102
ABOUT CAMDEN EDUCATION FUND:
The Camden Education Fund (CEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating progress in Camden’s public school system. CEF works with families, school partners, and community leaders to identify citywide needs in education. CEF then provides grants and develops strategic partnerships to address these citywide needs. Grantees include schools, non-profits, and universities.
