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EJB policy grad students participate in "bottom up" health care reform simulation
Second year MPP students Becky Kelleman and Sayan Kundu recently participated in NASPAA’s 2015 Inaugural Student Simulation Competition, held at the end of February. The teams were asked to provide a locally led “bottom up” approach to health care reform. Nationally,...
New Rutgers Health Impact Assessment predicts impacts of increased use of Middlesex Greenway
A new report, “Middlesex Greenway Access Plan Health Impact Assessment” authored by researchers at the New Jersey Health Impact Collaborative (NJHIC), examines the potential health impacts associated with implementation of the Middlesex Greenway Access Plan. The...
Trenton Healthy Communities Initiative receives grant funding through APA Plan4Health program
The Trenton Healthy Communities Initiative has received a $135,000 grant from the American Planning Association through its Plan4Health program to combat two determinants of chronic disease—lack of physical activity and lack of access to nutritious foods in the...
Marc Weiner contributes chapter in new book, "Polarized Politics: The Impact of Divisiveness in the US Political System"
Bloustein School Associate Research Professor Marc D. Weiner has co-authored, with G.M. Pomper, a chapter in a newly released, edited book, Polarized Politics: The Impact of Divisiveness in the US Political System. Edited by William Crotty, the Thomas P. O'Neill Chair...
Marc Pfeiffer recognized with AEA Wave Service Award
Marc H. Pfeiffer, Senior Policy Fellow and Assistant Director of the Bloustein Local Government Research Center, was recently recognized by the Association of Environmental Authorities with the 2015 Wave Service Award. The Association of Environmental Authorities of...
Bloustein School launches improved website! Questions, concerns, broken links? Click here.
The Bloustein School launched a redesigned website on Friday, March 20, 2015. The new Wordpress site will allow users to access more detailed, timely information, more frequent updates and a simple, efficient user experience. We have worked hard for over a year to...
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.”