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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...
NJSPL Report Release: The Current Landscape of Higher Education in New Jersey
Higher education in the U.S. is at a critical juncture, as institutions continue to face heightened scrutiny at the state and federal levels and shifting policy environments. While New Jersey ranks tenth in the nation among the top-performing states in higher education attainment, there remains room for improvement, as only 5 out of 21 counties in the state have achieved a 60% postsecondary degree attainment among their residents.
As the Garden State considers the future direction of higher education in the state, it would be beneficial for policymakers to examine the practices of peer states and New Jersey’s own current data trends to facilitate the continued development that best serves all residents.
Heldrich Center: How are HR Professionals Preparing for the Growing Impact of AI?
Drawing on insights from a survey conducted at the CUPA-HR New Jersey Chapter annual meeting, Heldrich Center researchers Jessica Starace and Liana Lin explore HR professionals’ familiarity with GenAI, current workplace applications, and expectations for how AI will reshape their workforce practices. The findings highlight both the opportunities and challenges organizations face as AI adoption continues to accelerate.
New paper on car-ownership and economic, housing insecurity in informal settlements by Prof. Thakuriah
This study analyzed physical distancing in people’s daily lives and its association with travel behavior and the use of transportation modes before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Commentary: Former Rutgers dean remembers 9/11 and the bonds forged that day
I had just started my deanship at Rutgers University’s Douglass College, and before even taking a deep breath it seemed a promising year sat suspended in time as I witnessed the unimaginable: Not far away, planes were hitting the Twin Towers and they were falling. I...
Bob Gordon Featured in CIANJ’s Commerce Magazine as a Solar Recycling Pioneer
As a former New Jersey legislator and BPU Commissioner, Stuart Shapiro asks Senior Policy Fellow Bob Gordon about his path to public service. Bob talks about his early days as a policy analyst and how he discovered he wanted to be less behind the scenes and move into the policymaking side.
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.”