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New Jersey Policy Lab: Interstate Migration: A Lost Cause for New Jersey?
For many years, New Jersey has lost population via net in- and out-migration. From 2011 through 2019, this has resulted in the state hemorrhaging a total of more than $23.6 billion in net adjusted gross income.
Fierce competition gives Bloustein School team 3rd-place finish at 2021 Seton Hall/HPMSNJ Graduate Healthcare Management Case Study Challenge
The competition provided health administration graduate students from the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania region the opportunity to present innovative solutions to a healthcare case.
New Jersey Policy Lab: Digital equity for K-12 students
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the important role efforts to promote digital access, literacy, and skills play in promoting a more equitable society.
Bloustein School mourns passing of Stephen K. Jones, longtime faculty member and former President/CEO of RWJUH
Steve joined the school at the time of its founding in 1992. His interest in the school helped pave the way for the introduction of the Health Administration programs.
New Jersey Policy Lab: Evidence-based policymaking on the federal level
Evidence-based policymaking uses the best available research and data to target resources to programs and policies that are proven to work, guiding decision-making using results-driven solutions and rigorous data analysis.
Organic waste management in New Jersey: Reducing food waste and improving food equity
New Jersey has recently passed several pieces of legislation to both reduce organic waste and improve anti-hunger programs.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives
The school is home to individuals from many cultures, races, nationalities, genders, identities, and life experiences and with different beliefs and values. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and aims to improve and grow these efforts strategically by managing and assessing performance.
Undergraduate Pre-major Advising Sessions
Pre-major advising sessions give interested undergraduates an opportunity to learn about our undergraduate program offerings. Our advisers will provide an overview of each major, minor, and certificate program, as well as the admissions criteria and application processes for current and prospective Rutgers students. Students are encouraged to bring questions Upcoming dates are Thursday, December 11 (10am) and Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (3:00 pm). Learn more and RSVP.
Student Spotlight: Charisha Gao, Urban Planning & Design, Class of 2025
“My experiences using public transit in NJ and NY made me curious about how towns and cities were designed and why certain places are more car-dependent than others. After taking Methods of Planning and Analysis, I began discussing ideas and existing research on basic needs insecurity with Professor Bernadette Baird-Zars. Joining her research team and studying integration and affordable housing helped shape my interest in pursuing a career that works with underserved communities to create change at the local scale.”