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Prof. Rushing Receives NIH Grant to Study Sickle Cell Disease Pain Management in ERs
Bloustein School Assistant Professor Melinda Rushing, Ph.D., LMSW, has received a National Institutes of Health Career Development Award to advance research aimed at improving emergency department care for people living with sickle cell disease.
Senator Troy Singleton Brings New Jersey’s Housing Debate into the Planning Studio
New Jersey State Senator Troy Singleton spoke with students in Stan Slachetka, FAICP, PP’s urban planning studio class about the state’s housing shortage and efforts to better connect housing policy with municipal land-use planning. As part of the studio, students are...
Heldrich Brief: Guidance for Preparing and Using Archived Qualitative Data in Research
Archived qualitative data can extend the value of research by supporting new questions and generating new insights, but reusing interview data presents challenges that researchers, funders, and data stewards need to consider. Guidance for Preparing and Using Archived...
Wolff et al. Examine the Spanish Version of the BPAQ-SF for Incarcerated Individuals
This study provides the most comprehensive psychometric evaluation of the Spanish BPAQ-SF in incarcerated populations to date. Findings from this study challenge the applicability of the traditional four-factor structure and demonstrate substantial sample dependency in how aggression constructs are organized across populations.
Lindenfeld Research Brief: Examining the Potential Role of Opioid Settlement Funds
New research from Bloustein School Assistant Professor Zoe Lindenfeld finds that opioid settlement funds could replace only about 51% of federal SAMHSA funding for substance use disorder treatment and prevention.
Bhuyan Named 2026-27 Rutgers–New Brunswick Faculty Affairs Leadership Faculty Fellow
Congratulations to Dr. Soumitra Bhuyan, Associate Professor and Executive Director of the Bloustein School's Health Administration Programs, who has been selected for the Rutgers–New Brunswick Faculty Affairs Leadership Faculty Fellowship for the 2026–27 academic...
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.
Bloustein Alumni Mixer in NYC, September 17
Join us for a fun reunion with friends at our NYC Bloustein Alumni Mixer, hosted by Eric Enderlin (MS ’98) and Robert Nardi (LC ’75, MCRP ’78) on Thursday, Sept. 17. Take this opportunity to expand your professional network, create new friendships, and meet Dean Shapiro. RSVP HERE. For more information, email alumni@ejb.rutgers.edu.
Student Spotlight: Juliann Lopes, MHA ’26
“When I started researching MHA programs in New Jersey, Rutgers was the first school I considered. The Bloustein School really stood out. It’s CAHME-accredited and offers a multifaceted, well-balanced curriculum. My courses are engaging, exciting, and challenging and have helped me build the competencies I need to become a leader in healthcare administration.”