Congratulations to Andrea Hetling, Ph.D., on her appointment to the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Policy Council, the organization’s governing board. In this role, Dr. Hetling will help shape APPAM’s strategic direction and policy priorities.
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Sommer & Soliman On BINJE’s Power Players List
Business in New Jersey Everyday (BINJE) honored CEOs and executive directors, managing partners and principals – those who are in charge in every sector in every corner of the state. Two Bloustein School affiliates made the list for 2026
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.
Announcing the Passing of Donald Sutton
The Bloustein School is saddened to announce the passing of Briavel Holcomb, 83, Professor Emeritus and former coordinator of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, on September 27, 2025.
NJSPL: Safer E-Biking and Understanding Micromobility
As e-bikes and other micromobility devices have become increasingly popular to use on New Jersey’s sidewalks and streets, it is increasingly important for young users and their guardians to be equipped with the information and resources necessary to ride safely. Researchers with the Voorhees Transportation Center partnered with the New Jersey Department of Transportation to develop a Micromobility Guide and elaborate on various strategies to improve safer e-bike riding.