With healthcare leaders exiting the industry at record rates, Becker’s notes that a degree in health administration from a top university can aid in one’s advancement in hospital operation leadership.
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NJSPL – Forever Chemicals: A Hidden Health Hazard
PFA substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made chemicals that are ideal to use in consumer and commercial products due to their ability to fight off stains, grease, water, oil, and fire,. Researchers at the School of Public Health and the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute found that volunteer firefighters have higher blood levels of PFAS chemicals compared to the general population
NJSPL – Growing Cybersecurity Concerns for Telehealth Services
Healthcare organizations are increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches, which put patients’ safety, privacy, and financial stability at risk. Statistics have shown that from 2014 to 2022, 14,655 data breaches were reported in the United States, out of which the healthcare industry faced 4,959 breaches, the most by any industry.
Governor Murphy Celebrates Summer Interns Including Graduate Students Awn Rizvi and Nashia Basit
On July 27th, Governor Murphy’s office posted a video on X (Twitter) with the caption, “Happy National Intern Day to our incredible interns in the Governor’s Office! We are lucky to have such bright, talented students on board our team.” Two of the interns featured were Awn Rizvi ( MPP ’24), and Nashia Basit (MPP/MCRP ’24).
NJSPL – Validating the Impact of a Community-Engaged Approach on Persistence with Digital Technology Among Older Adults
The Office of University-Community Partnerships/Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement (OUCP/CHECE) and Advocates for Healthy Living Initiative (AHLI) hosted the Senior Connect Digital Divide Participant Recognition on Wednesday, June 28. Participants and community partners joined in honoring their efforts, sharing findings from the pilot phase, and collecting new data and information to shape the program going forward.
Dr. Andrea Hetling Travels to South Korea’s Seoul National University and Korea Development Institute
Dr. Andrea Hetling traveled to Korea this summer to present her research at two of the country’s leading universities. Her first stop was Seoul National University for an initiative designed to bring global scholars to campus to share new directions in research. She then visited the Korea Development Institute to present her research and meet with graduate students interested in studying at the Bloustein School.
New Jersey State Policy Lab Interns Visit NJ State House
the NJSPL summer interns visited the New Jersey State House in Trenton as part of their ongoing public policy research and curriculum. The students met with various public servants, including Bloustein alum Assemblyman Dan Benson who provided a behind-the-scenes tour of the Assembly floor. After the tour, the NJSPL held a luncheon at the New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) headquarters, where the students were able to connect with the mayors and learn how specific public policies are implemented on the municipal level.
Kathe Newman (Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement) and Prof. Seymour receive Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (REACH) grants
The grant is among the first round of two-year, $4 million funding from REACH. The university wide presidential initiative aims to join community-based organizations, leaders and residents with university researchers, teachers and students to find ways to improve health and quality of life outcomes in three N.J. cities facing food insecurity, high unemployment, low high school graduation rates and low household incomes.
Maira Salim and classmates return with hands-on public health education from Thailand trip led by Professor Robson.
Mark Robson prefers taking his students out in the field, which happens to involve a two-week trip to Thailand. Maira Salim, an incoming senior pursuing a major in public health and a minor in biological sciences, said the trip to Thailand was an incredible experience. “It provided me with a unique opportunity to immerse myself in a different culture, gain valuable insights, and broaden my perspectives,” she said.
NJSPL – Many Paths, One Future: New Jersey’s Commitment to Higher Education Attainment
In 2016, the New Jersey Combined State Plan for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act proposed and committed to a goal that 65% of the state’s working-age adult population will complete some type of education beyond a high school diploma by the year 2025. On behalf of the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE), the New Jersey State Policy Lab and Dr. Garcia will be evaluating the state’s progress towards this objective.
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Undergraduate New Student Information Session for Fall 2024 Majors
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesIn-Person Session August 27th The Bloustein School is hosting the annual undergraduate student orientation for new majors on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Newly enrolled direct-admit students in Planning and Public Policy, […]
International Student Resources Information Session and Panel
VirtualMeet your Bloustein Graduate student services/career team and the Bloustein Liaison to our international students. The second hour will be a panel of international alumni who will share their journey […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]