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Lindenfeld & Mauri Find Uptick for MOUD at FQHCs
The percentage of patients with an SUD who received MOUD each year, increased over time from 10.01% in 2017 to 24.75% in 2023.
NJSPL: Ensuring Accurate & Equitable Vaccination Info
The study evaluated the accuracy, readability, and understandability of vaccination information from ChatGPT and the CDC in both English and Spanish. This is critical as previous evaluations have mostly focused on English, overlooking the needs of non-English speakers in the U.S. We compared responses to common vaccination-related questions using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
2025 IHC Grant Program Funding Opportunities
The grant program seeks to advance practice, systems and environmental changes to enhance healthy community outcomes for people with disabilities who also may experience societal discrimination as a result of, but not limited to age, race, socioeconomic or immigration status, and/or sexual orientation.
Ralph et al. Review e-Scooter Pilot Projects
Well-run and well-received pilot projects can help overcome initial public opposition to new policies or projects. Planners should use four strategies to maximize the potential of their pilots.
Navigating New Jersey’s Economic Outlook
In our first episode of EJB Talks for 2025, Stuart Shapiro and Will Irving discuss Will’s current role with the Rutgers Economic Advisory Service (R/ECON) as well as the latest economic forecast for New Jersey, which predicts a sharper economic slowdown compared to the national trend.
Dr. Quincy Reflects on Dr. King’s Impact in NJ
I stand with Dr. King’s dream and a testament to the greatness of the people of our state – our citizens who strive for the fruits of our interconnected Garden State.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives
The school is home to individuals from many cultures, races, nationalities, genders, identities, and life experiences and with different beliefs and values. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and aims to improve and grow these efforts strategically by managing and assessing performance.
Bloustein School Alumni Awards Celebration
Since 1994, the Bloustein School has aimed to present awards to accomplished alumni. Our goal is to pay tribute to alumni and friends to recognize their outstanding achievement and/or service to the Bloustein School, their communities, and/or their professions. Please join us on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 for an exciting evening honoring this years’ awardees! Learn more about this year’s honorees and register.
Student Spotlight: Beauty Okunbor, MPP ’24/MPI ’25
“My late father played a pivotal role in my choice to pursue public policy, emphasizing the importance of education and staying informed about current events. This inspired me to become part of the process that prevents the implementation of bad policies. The Bloustein School’s dual degree in public policy and public informatics will allow me to return to Nigeria to help develop insightful analyses and recommendations on policies that drive sustainable growth, improve governance, and address socio-economic challenges like the declining education system.”