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Freyja Quinn (PP ’25, MPP ’26) Featured on MSNBC
As Quinn says, “There’s just something about the aura of the presidential election that is heightened in ways we do not fully get to understand until we are able to cast our ballot.”
Newman, Gerlofs named Urban Affairs Book Review Editors
After an international search, the Urban Affairs Association (UAA) has announced that Kathe Newman (Rutgers University-New Brunswick) and Ben Gerlofs (University of Hong Kong) have been appointed the new Book Review Editors of the Journal of Urban Affairs. The...
Education Outcomes and Funding in the 21st Century
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has released a new article analyzing wage disparities between workers with and without college degrees and the rising costs of higher education co-written by Carl Van Horn.
Ashley Caldwell (PP ’26) Fills NB Board of Education Seat
“I knew that being on the board, I would be able to help with the policies of education in New Brunswick. I’ve been here my entire life, literally from pre-K through college. So, my whole educational career has been in New Brunswick and I just really want to give back.”
Barkha Patel (MCRP ’15) Introduces JC STEAM Library
“In addition to focusing on technology and education, we designed the new library to also serve as a gathering place for the community, offering comfortable reading areas, study rooms, and spaces for community meetings and events,” said Barkha Patel, Director of the Department of Infrastructure. “The building reflects Jersey City’s commitment to sustainability, with energy-efficient features and a welcoming, modern aesthetic.”
New Research on Young Europeans’ Employment Decisions
Why do young adults in Europe choose work over unemployment or staying in school? Our study of 15,000+ individuals across 9 countries reveals key insights.
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.”