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Recent News
New Jersey State Policy Lab Holds 5th Annual Internship Presentations
On Wednesday, August 5th, the New Jersey State Policy Lab hosted the end-of-summer presentations for the 2026 intern cohort at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
Soumitra Bhuyan Receives Excellence in Teaching Award from Academy of Management
“Receiving this national recognition is especially meaningful to me,” Bhuyan said. “I view it not only as an individual honor, but also as a reflection of the growing visibility, quality, and impact of our Health Administration programs and our collective commitment to educating, mentoring, and supporting our students.”
Van Horn on NJ Spotlight News: United States Economy Slows as Costs Continue to Climb
In an interview with NJ Spotlight News, Rutgers Bloustein School Distinguished Professor Carl Van Horn discusses slowing economic growth, persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and what they mean for workers, employers, and consumers.
Dr. Ignaccolo Receives Best Dissertation in Planning History Award
The 2026 Anthony Sutcliffe Dissertation Award was given to Dr. Carmelo Ignaccolo, Assistant Professor.
Urban Planning Studio: Montclair Center BID Economic Needs Assessment
Partnering with the Montclair Center Business Improvement District (BID), this graduate studio conducted a district-wide economic needs assessment that builds on the 2021 Strategic Plan to evaluate current post-pandemic conditions. The report examines the results of the survey, analyzes the current progress of the goals outlined in the previous 2021 Strategic Plan, and provides placemaking and economic development recommendations for the Montclair Center BID.
Dallessio MCRP ’84 Named Executive Director, Monmouth Conservation Foundation
Tom Dallessio MCRP ’84 has been announced as the new Executive Director of Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF), ushering in an exciting next chapter as the organization prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary and continues its mission to preserve and protect open space, farmland, and natural habitats throughout Monmouth County.
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.
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Thinking about joining the Bloustein School? Our pre-major advising sessions are your first step! Get a rundown of our majors, minors, and certificate programs, plus admissions criteria, application processes, and answers to your questions straight from our advisors. Attendance confirms your engagement with our Office of Student and Academic Services — a required step to declare a Bloustein School major. Our next sessions are Tuesday, August 11 @ 12 noon and Friday, August 28 @ 11am! Learn more.
Student Spotlight: Shweta Rajput, MCRP ’26
“What I enjoy most about the field of urban planning is that it combines design, data, and the ability to make a difference for communities, helping create fairer and more accessible cities. That’s the kind of work I want to do. My goal is to apply the transportation planning and GIS expertise I’ve developed at Bloustein to design more inclusive, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks that improve quality of life in our communities.”