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New CUPR Report: Modern Rate Design in the Northeast
With many competing policy priorities, evolution of technology, and affordability concerns, now is the time for regulators and utilities to modernize rates and ensure customers’ bills reflect the true costs of the energy system and provide incentives to lower consumption as well as reduce peak demand
Alums Contribute to DEP’s Brownfield Success StoryMap
Bloustein School Alums Josephine (O’Grady) Michener (MPP ’25) and Doug Leung (MCRP ’24) worked with New Jersey Department of DEP staff on a ARCGIS StoryMap highlighting key programs including the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Program, Brownfield Development Area Program, and Landfill Development Program.
Heldrich Center: New Multi-State Teacher Workforce Report
The Heldrich Center for Workforce Development has announced the release of a new Multi-State Teacher Workforce Report, designed to provide a comprehensive, data-driven view of the educator pipeline from preparation and certification to placement, retention, and mobility
Jeremy Zorek (PPP ’25) Bids MetroCard Farewell (NYT)
Bloustein School alum Jeremy Zorek (PPP’25) was recently featured in the New York Times as part of a transit challenge to ride every system that still accepts the MetroCard before the iconic fare card fades into history.
VTC and CUPR Compile NJ Infrastructure Needs Assessment
With the release of New Jersey’s preliminary State Development and Redevelopment Plan, researchers from CUPR and VTC updated the state’s long-required Infrastructure Needs Assessment. The assessment examines long-term infrastructure needs across sectors like water, transportation, flood protection, and more, drawing on federal, state, and local data. Its goal is to support smarter, coordinated, and long-term capital planning that protects public health, safety, and supports sustainable development statewide.
Pallavi Shinde (MCRP ’12) Featured in Planning Magazine
Pallavi Shinde (MCRP ’12), Planning and Zoning Director for the Newark, is featured on the cover of Planning Magazine (American Planning Association), Winter 2026 edition. The cover story highlights Newark’s leadership in adaptive reuse, showcasing how underutilized office and historic commercial buildings are being transformed into much-needed housing and vibrant mixed-use spaces downtown.
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.
Undergraduate Pre-major Advising Sessions for Spring 2026
Interested in a Bloustein School major, or just want to find out more about what the school offers? All current Rutgers-New Brunswick undergrads are invited to attend a pre-major advising session! These sessions give interested students an opportunity to learn about the undergraduate program offerings at the Bloustein School, including overviews of each major, minor, and certificate program, our admissions criteria, and application processes for current and prospective Rutgers students. Students are encouraged to bring questions! Upcoming dates on January 14 and February 17. Learn more today!
Student Spotlight: Johan Valbuena, Public Health, Class of 2025
“I want to use my education to help humanize healthcare and advocate for communities that are often overlooked or underserved. As a first-generation Latino student, my journey has been guided by my family’s strength, my community’s resilience, and a deep desire to create change. I realized that Bloustein wasn’t just a school—it was a community full of students and faculty who cared deeply about making real, lasting change. My goal is to become a healthcare consultant, working with hospitals and health systems to improve operations, increase access, and ensure quality care for all—especially for underrepresented communities.”