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Anita Franzione, 2026 Rose Teaching Excellence Award Recipient
The award is presented annually to a full-time faculty member committed to quality teaching, outstanding commitment to student achievement, and dedication to student mentorship.
Pfeiffer and Brannigan Opinion: In Consideration of Public Service
Let’s recommit ourselves to the fundamental values that have enhanced our communities and nation since our founding 250 years ago. This is a time to gratefully acknowledge those noble public servants who, each day, improve the quality of our communal lives through their work.
Two different divorces? Dr. Jocelyn Elise Crowley analyzes how divorce over the age of 50 produces different impacts for men and women in Thrive Magazine, Winter/Spring 2026.
Crowley’s research, based on interviews with 80 individuals, reveals that gray divorce carries many of the same emotional and practical challenges as divorce at any age.
Why Central Jersey rail towns are at the center of NJ’s housing boom
“New Jersey’s housing production roller coaster has been defined by long-term crests and falls since the 1940s,” James Hughes said. “The increase in construction during the 2020s so far suggests a potential turning point that adds important context to ongoing policy discussions about housing supply in New Jersey.”
Emeritus Professor John Pucher: A Blueprint for Better Biking
Bloustein professor emeritus John Pucher, alongside co-authors Ralph Buehler, Marcel Moran, Emmanuel de Lanversin and Rachel Aldred, build upon this theme in “Cycling in New York, London, Paris, and Berlin before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic” published by the International Journal of Sustainable Transport in April.
Stamato Commentary: Gerrymandering’s ugly return—and why New Jersey should think twice
Gerry was flawed; he succumbed to party pressure. But he believed in good governance and stood on the right side of history when he pressed for constitutional protections that endure. They may matter now more than ever.
New Jersey might go on a housing production tear this decade, Rutgers study predicts
“There’s a desire by the powers in Trenton that we at least maintain or stimulate more housing production,” Hughes said. “One of the sources of new housing has been obsolete office buildings. They have the land and utilities in place. It’s higher density housing, but policies like that can be very effective.”
Stamato Commentary: Academic freedom is dying a quiet death in N.J. universities
Threats to free speech do not end at the campus gate — they affect us all. When students are no longer exposed to a variety of viewpoints and faculty feel compelled to limit their speech on and off campus, democracy itself is at risk.
U. Professor says Affordable Care Act has not reduced financial burden of cancer treatment
“I think having a good understanding of the insurance plan is always important irrespective of your age group,” Bhuyan said. “A lot of people don’t want to look at it until they are faced with a life threatening severity … We should be more knowledgeable about our insurance production plan for sure and specifically around those important, life-changing events.”
Dr. Crowley Explores Technology-Facilitated Violence Among Women Rideshare Drivers
What happens when women rideshare drivers confront sexual abuse from male riders? Most perpetrators don’t stop—they persist. Dr. Crowley sheds light on technology-facilitated gender-based violence experienced by women in the U.S. ridesharing industry.
NJSPL: Detecting Change in NJ Historical Water Bodies Using ArcGIS Pro
Researchers have been in the process of creating digital representations or features of historical water bodies in New Jersey to map and identify problem areas with a history of flooding and sewer overflow problems. By utilizing the NJDEP’s Land Use/Land Cover of New Jersey 2020 dataset, the researchers were able to contrast that against identified historical water bodies and examine how the size and shape of these water bodies have changed over time.
Study finds exclusionary housing occurs under private entities, not HOLC
A recent study published by the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy shows that although racially and economically exclusionary housing practices in El Paso, Texas, were widespread during the first half of the 20th century, the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) had limited overlap with the exclusionary covenanted properties.