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Mourning a Rutgers Alumnus, Scholar, Activist, Educator and Advocate for the Poor

October 1, 2015

Robert Curvin, a distinguished alumnus, a visiting scholar and professor in Rutgers’ Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, and a staunch friend of Rutgers University-Newark, has passed away at 81. He was a loyal son of Newark, a city he loved without reservation.

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Armstrong Featured in Notre Dame Lawyer Magazine

January 27, 2026

Hon. Paul Armstrong, Bloustein School Senior Health Administration Fellow and Judge in Residence, was featured in the Winter 2026 issue of Notre Dame Lawyer (pages 79-80), a magazine for alumni. A 1973 Notre Dame Law School graduate, Armstrong played a pivotal role in...

We’re Hiring: Asst/Assoc. Prof of Teaching, Health Administration

January 23, 2026

The Bloustein School invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching position in Health Administration, with appointment expected to begin July 2026. This is a multi-year teaching appointment. Applicants should have: academic experience and...

Report: Economic Challenges for Older New Jersey Residents

January 22, 2026

New Jersey State Policy Lab Report Release: Economic Challenges for Older New Jersey Residents   Read Report In February 2024, New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW) conducted a Statewide Survey of Older Adults. This survey gathered both quantitative and...

NJSPL: Electricity Bills and AI Data Centers

January 21, 2026

Considering the impact of AI on electricity bills, data centers in the Northeast could be part of the problem. Across the country, from Ohio to New Jersey, electricity prices are spiking [2, 3]. It’s a tangible financial pain, costing $122 more per month for the...

Andrea Hetling Appointed to APPAM Governing Board

January 16, 2026

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...