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Prof. Rubin: Redefining the Meaning of Disability
My daughter’s experiences at Rutgers have made me more sensitive to the negative impact of such taken-for-granted practices on neurodivergent students, an awareness that I plan to share with other faculty members.
Homelessness in New Brunswick and Programs to Address It
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New Research on Car-Ownership During and After COVID-19
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EJB Talks: Irina Grafova on Medical Debt & Provider Burnout
Stuart Shapiro interviews Associate Professor Irina Grafova about her research on medical debt and its impact on family finances, as well as her work on provider burnout, particularly among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NJSPL Survey: What Policy Issues Interest You Most?
The New Jersey State Policy Lab is pleased to announce the launch of our newest survey, which we invite you to complete. This survey, which will take just a couple of minutes to complete, encourages respondents to indicate the policy issue or issues they believe...
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.
Thursday, Oct. 24: Bloustein Memorial Lecture
Supportive housing is a groundbreaking concept that combines affordable housing with essential services to provide stability, autonomy, and dignity to people grappling with complex challenges. Kenneth Morris, Jr., MHA, MA, Vice President, External Affairs, St. Joseph’s Health helped spearhead the creation of the first supportive affordable housing development in New Jersey, addressing social determinants of health and will talk about the process at the 2024 Bloustein Memorial Lecture. RSVP here
Student Spotlight: Cindy Lira, BS (Public Health) ’19, MHA ’24
“My initial journey as a public health major helped me realize my love and passion for community health and empowerment. Healthcare administration is truly ‘business with a heart.’ The Rutgers MHA has helped me grow as a part-time student and full-time working young professional, combining my passion for public health with an interest in business to further my personal, academic, and professional development.”