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The Floyd Protests: Finding Courage
Alum Storm Ervin MPP, a central organizer Mizzou protests after the murder of Michael Brown in 2014, shares her experiences from the and draws lessons for the current protests going on nationwide over the murder of George Floyd.
Bridging great divide between Wall Street and Main Street
Bill Rodgers, Rutgers University, and Anthony Scaramucci, Skybridge Capital, discuss why Wall Street doesn’t reflect what Main Street is feeling. CNBC Business News, June 4, 2020
Rakel Barrientos selected as 2020 ACHENJ Scholarship recipient
The annual scholarship aims to promote the advancement of healthcare management by providing financial assistance toward graduate education.
Will N.J. downtowns survive the pandemic? Coronavirus puts one town’s identity at stake
Still, urban centers may show more durability than big-box malls, since it is easier to socially distance on sidewalks and streets than on escalators and elevators, said Clinton Andrews, a professor of urban planning at Rutgers University. Across downtowns, the...
The Protests and the President
The murder of George Floyd has resulted in protests across the country. Associate Dean Stuart Shapiro discusses the president’s militaristic response to civil disobedience to the protests and the likely electoral implications.
Over 500 march through downtown Paterson to protest George Floyd’s death
The Record reports on protests in Paterson, New Jersey, noting Rutgers alumna Alexis Miller EJB (Public Policy) '15, JD '20 participated in calling for a divestment of the police force. NorthJersey.com, June 2, 2020
Job searching in public administration during a pandemic
Four panelists working in public administration and public policy discussed the impact of COVID-19 on these fields and their work.
Independent Study: Boston Regional Connector and Neuron Station
Graduate planning student Markian Borkowsky prepared a plan for the Boston Regional Connector and Neuron Station. The innovative design encourages a culture of health by linking improved transit and environmental interactions with preventive and health care.
Spring 2020 Planning and Design Studio: Brooklyn Navy Yard
Undergraduate students working prepared a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, addressing economic, environmental, public health, and sustainability issues for both the redevelopment of the BNY and the surrounding community.
Graduate Planning Studio: Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership
Students worked with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership and focused their attention on South River’s Census Tract 69 where there are significant inequities in life expectancy and other health issues. The report concluded that community has a “Water Story” that explains much of the inequity.
Practicum in Public Policy: Healthy Homes Initiative
Graduate students prepared a Healthy Homes Initiative for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. Focusing on the cities of Paterson and Newark, the team identified multiple mental and physical health issues that arise from inadequate housing.
Need to address biases in current policies if we want investment growth
Bill Rodgers, Rutgers public policy professor and economist, and Andre Perry, Brookings Institution fellow on economic impact, join ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss what can be done to make the United States more equitable. CNBC, Monday, June 1, 2020