The economic downturn had a strong impact on immigration, James Hughes, dean of the Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
“There were issues with jobs that convinced some people not to come,” he said. “And the housing market bubble and drop affected a lot of Latino workers.”
Since recent immigrants tend to attract more relatives and friends to a certain area, high unemployment has led them to tell others to stay home, MacInnes said.
The New Jersey Statewide Data System is pleased to release its updated Postsecondary Employment and Earnings Dashboard. This dashboard uses linked, longitudinal administrative data from the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and the New Jersey Department of...
The Rutgers Master of Health Administration program (MHA) program has been ranked #26 in the nation in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, climbing two spots from last year and continuing a steady rise from #32 in 2024 and #28 in 2025. “We are incredibly...
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Steve Reynolds of Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey Guests on Work Trends RU Podcast In the latest episode of Work Trends RU, host Dr. Carl Van Horn speaks with Steve Reynolds, president and CEO of Independent Colleges and Universities of New...
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