A new report from the Bloustein School at Rutgers University called The Future of New Jersey Journalism: Evolution, Not Extinction, senior policy fellow Marc Pfeiffer discusses these shifts and what they mean for the future of news.
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The Continuing Ups & Downs of the Trade Tariff War
“We saw the negative effects during the COVID pandemic when supply chains melted. We were overly dependent on China and other nations for critical components. So, having independence on certain sectors of the economy, with internal supply chains, would be desirable. However, the critical question is: “Will tariffs actually do that?” Hughes said.
Industry leaders and colleges work together to prepare students for success
“We’re preparing people to become successful professionals in their area of interest and that hasn’t changed that much,” said Carl Van Horn, center director and distinguished professor. “That’s been our mission.”
NJ saw double the layoffs in first quarter vs last year, even before tariff fears
“We may see the same thing in 2025” because of the impact of Trump’s tariffs, he said. “It almost seems like we’re in another panic.”
New Study Projects Climate-Driven Flooding for Thousands of New Jersey Homes
Lucas Marxen, co-director of the New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers, said the new Climate Central tool is easy for the public to navigate, provides clear information on areas at risk and offers citizens solutions to flooding, a feature that he said is not often found in such tools.
Using Data in Your Local Government for Beginners
Like roads and utilities, the collection and analysis of data have become vital tools that enable municipalities to tailor services to their residents. But what does this mean for you and your community? This guide will help you understand how to use information to serve your community better.
Banking giant Barclays cutting 78 jobs in Whippany after earlier layoffs
James Hughes, an economist at Rutgers University, told NorthJersey.com that white-collar jobs in banking and finance have become saturated after a two-year hiring spree that followed the COVID-19 pandemic.
Population is Growing, but College Enrollment is Stalling
“We’re facing the cliff, because those born in ’08 … they’re just entering their high school graduation years,” said James Hughes, Dean Emeritus
The unexpected way this N.J. hospital network is helping patients
“We know that the more often you go to the doctor, the more often you’re able to take care of things as they arise in a timely fashion, the better off your health is,” said Michael Smart, a professor at Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. “Transit is a real lifesaver, a literal lifesaver.”
Pay-to-play
“What it means is that contracts are being awarded not on the basis of who is the most qualified, but on the basis potentially of who has given the largest sums of money to those decision makers,” Rubin said.