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R/ECON: NJ's economy will continue to lag the nation's through 2025 while undergoing structural changes
Though New Jersey’s economy is performing better than in 2014, it will continue to grow more slowly than the nation’s through 2025 before keeping pace with the national rate over the next 20 years, said Nancy Mantell, director of the Rutgers Economic Advisory Service,...
Donald Shoup to present annual VTC Distinguished Lecture, October 1
Donald Shoup, Distinguished Research Professor of Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles will present the 2015 Alan M. Voorhees Distinguished Lecture, "The High Cost of Free Parking," on Thursday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Special Events...
New Heldrich Center Work Trends survey: The Joys and Disappointments of Older Part-time Workers
More than 7.5 million part-time American workers are 50 years of age or older. For the slightly more than four in five who are working part time because they do not want a full-time job, their jobs are satisfying and fulfilling. Nearly half (46%) are working full time...
New Brunswick PARK(ing) day is Friday, September 18
Once again, Walk Bloustein Bike Bloustein is hosting a PARK(ing) Day in downtown New Brunswick! PARK(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The...
Dr. Dona Schneider named Dean of University College
Dr. Dona Schneider, Professor and Associate Dean for Programs at the Bloustein School, has been appointed Dean of the University College (UC). Professor Schneider is a committed educator and enthusiastic leader, who has an outstanding record in research and teaching...
Qianqi Shen wins Best Student Paper Award from IACP/ACSP
Qianqi Shen, who received her PhD from the Bloustein School last spring, has been selected to receive the IACP/ACSP Karen R. Polenske Best Student Paper Award for 2015 from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) and the International Association for...
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.
2025 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference
The Bloustein School will once again be the premier academic sponsor for 2025 New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference. The conference is an incredible opportunity for professionals, elected officials, and community leaders who are passionate about shaping the future of New Jersey. Learn more.
Student Spotlight: Briana Hernandez, PH ’23, MHA ’25
“I knew in high school I wanted to work in a healthcare setting. I came to Rutgers for my bachelor’s in public health, and plan to advance my career to focus on quality care, process improvement, and cost management. The Bloustein School was always my first choice when looking at graduate schools because I want to grow my network through Rutgers’ professors and advisors. I knew I would excel because the faculty and staff are committed to their students growing professionally.”