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Turning A Passion Into a Career: From Pre-Med to Public Health
Through her public health classes, Aliyah has learned about disparities in public health, influences on policy, and how to turn her passions into a career.
Exploring Socioeconomic Inequalities and Possible Solutions Through a Public Policy Lens
With a deep appreciation for the cultural diversity of her hometown. Amisha wanted to reflect this passion in her academic career. After learning about public policy she said she “felt the stars align and knew this was the place for her.”
NJSPL – Report Release: Garden State Open Data Index
This report, authored by Jim Samuel, Margaret Brennan-Tonetta, Marc Pfeiffer, Clinton Andrews, and Matthew Hale, identifies concepts, strategies, principles, and policies aimed to enhance the “availability, accessibility, usability, and governance of open data,” and is intended to support research, decision making, planning, and reporting efforts for anyone seeking information regarding New Jersey.
Arena near American Dream could get $2B replacement under new proposal
A massive new convention center and hotel in the New Jersey Meadowlands could cost more than $2.1 billion, but the project would generate far more than that for the local economy, supporters said on Friday. The proposal Friday by the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce...
Research – Williams: Prevalence of Childhood Trauma in a Community-Based Mental Health Clinic
To assess early trauma in this population, Professor Williams and colleagues administered the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) questionnaire to 856 participants over a nine-month period. 40% reported four or more ACEs. Among high scorers, emotional abuse, physical abuse and emotional neglect were the most prevalent ACE experiences.
Susan R. Grogan, PP, AICP, MCRP ’88, Appointed Pinelands Commission Executive Director
Ms. Grogan has worked at the Pinelands Commission since August 1988 and has been serving as Acting Executive Director for the last 18 months.
Trump and the future of the Civil Service
The conclusion of the Trump administration will rightly be remembered for the Jan. 6 insurrection, but occurring at the same time as the events leading up to the riot at the Capitol was an attempt by the administration to undo more than a century of work in creating a...
Two Bloustein School graduates named Presidential Management Fellow finalists
Andrew Artz MCRP/MPP ’21 and Kermina Hanna, BS ’21, MPP ’22 were announced as PMF finalists on February 13.
NJSPL – Addressing Energy Inequity in New Jersey: Recommendations for Effective Policy Implementation
This is a continuation of an earlier blog which discussed how low-income and minority populations are disproportionately affected by energy inequity, and examines what can be done in New Jersey to bridge this gap.
Combating the Climate Crisis and Investing in a Better Future
2/13 Combating the Climate Crisis and Investing in a Better Future click to play As the top Democrat on the powerful House Energy & Commerce Committee, Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. is a leader in the fight against climate change and our transition to a clean economy....
Alumnus Dr. Jeffrey Robinson’s roadmap to success helps guide future entrepreneurs
Using examples from his own career and from his recent book, Dr. Jeffrey Robinson discussed some of the hurdles he faced along his career path as well as strategic actions taken by other Black faces in high places which helped them find success.
Justin Lesko, AICP, PP, MCRP ’19 is Princeton’s New Municipal Planning Director
MCRP ’19 alum Justin Lesko moves from Acting Planning Director to Director of the Municipality of Princeton.



