News – Page 2 – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

NJDOL Commissioner speaks on policy, politics, and positive change post-pandemic

Career paths, New Jersey Department of Labor’s pandemic response, and how the crisis has the potential to make a positive change, increasing faith in a more competent government

Research: Bikeshare and subway ridership changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC

Using open data sources on New York City’s Citi Bike system and turnstile entry data for the subway, Haoyun Wang and Robert Noland found that the pandemic had an impact on bikeshare and subway ridership.

The Trump aftermath and the “not normal” future of the GOP

A political check-in to talk about the current state of the Republican party and what the power struggle in the GOP means for the country.

Rutgers Fulbright Student Advocates for Educational Equity

Adriana Scanteianu, who is pursuing a MPP degree a has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to teach English and coordinate social justice activities with a nonprofit group in Spain.

Lisa Bates explains how Portland’s communities can “take the lead” in redevelopment, renewal

Presenting the Bloustein School’s Stuart Meck Distinguished Lecture in Land Use and Affordable Housing, she stated that her goal is to move social justice from aspiration to reality.

NJ Transit launches public-private partnership to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites

On March 10 NJ TRANSIT announced its VAXRIDE Initiative to support New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the academy and in the country

Higher education, like all society, is at a crossroads with the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion but is philosophically is ahead of its time.

Kathe Newman elected to the board of Urban Affairs Association

Her research explores urban change, what it is, why it happens, and what it means and has explored gentrification, foreclosure, urban redevelopment, food security, community economic development and community participation.

Russ Molloy, J.D. appointed Bloustein School Senior Policy Fellow

In this new role with the school’s Master of Health Administration program, he will advise the school on course curriculum, health policy, as well as teach.

Cultural influence on the shaping of health and behaviors

A discussion on the importance of recognizing and training the medical community regarding cultural competency, not only to shed light on how cultural influences affect health but also to help eliminate health disparities.