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The Rutgers Alumni Association’s Loyal Sons & Daughters Award is its highest recognition of service. Bloustein alumnus Christiana Foglio, DC’84, BSPPP’86 is one of six individuals selected this year.
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EJB Talks: Beyond “Does It Work?”
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Heldrich Center: Motivational Texts and Unemployment
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“There are a lot of people who are more than happy to use AI for entertainment,” Samuel said. “But when it comes to decision making, a lot of people go back to fundamental information based, fact-based decision making.”
Community 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 community and belonging and aims to improve and grow these efforts strategically by managing and assessing performance.
March 4, 2026: Community and Belonging Lecture
Join us for a discussion with Chris T. Pernell, MD, MPH, FACPM, as she discusses “Exodus From Tyranny: Fighting for Just Systems as a National, State, and Local Imperative.” Dr. Pernell is a dynamic physician leader and social change agent. In her practice, she focuses on health justice, community-based advocacy, and population-wide health promotion and disease prevention. Learn more and RSVP.
Student Spotlight: Matthew L. D’Agostino, Urban Planning & Design ’25 / MCRP ’26
“As I got older, I became increasingly aware of the social and environmental challenges tied to urban design. All of my experiences led me to a major where I could combine creativity, problem-solving, and a vision for better cities into something tangible. Rutgers has given me the chance to blend the technical side of planning with creative design. Urban planning is a multidisciplinary field, and the ability to collaborate with people from different backgrounds, such as engineers, architects, environmental scientists, and policy experts, will enrich your learning and the solutions you develop.”