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Recent News
EJB Talks with Alumnus Christopher Black PH ’09
Christopher Black EJB ’09 shares his story of pursuing a public health degree after struggling with organic chemistry. With guidance from mentor Dr. Dona Schneider, retired Bloustein School professor and associate dean, Chris took a few years to work and teach before getting an advanced degree in public health, focusing on epidemiology and biostatistics.
Transferring Lessons From the Cricket Field to the Classroom
Senior Deep Joshi (EJB ’24) represented the nation on the United States National Cricket Team and has also been recognized for his efforts creating opportunities for dialogue as founder of TEDx Hightstown.
Dean Shapiro: Ensuring Biden’s Regulations Survive
By issuing all of these regulations in the spring of 2024, the Biden administration has ensured that the Congress that is seated in January 2025 will not be able to use the CRA to overturn them. Any attempts to overturn the regulations will likely require 60 votes in the Senate.
Laurie Harrington named Executive Dir. of Heldrich Center
Laurie Harrington has been appointed Executive Director of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. She has been serving as Acting Executive Director of the center since February 2024 and previously served as the center’s Assistant Director of Evaluation.
NJSPL – Safely Accommodating Micromobility Innovations
The Rutgers Micromobility 2.0 workshop, funded by the National Science Foundation in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, provided tantalizing glimpses of a better future that seamlessly incorporates micromobility alongside pedestrians, cars, and transit.
New Jersey State Policy Lab Celebrates 3rd Anniversary
Our overarching goal is to expand understanding of policy issues impacting the state and to amplify policy recommendations – for policymakers, the public, and other key stakeholders. Our hope is that this work contributes to improving the quality of life for everyone who lives in New Jersey.
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.
Congrats to the Class of 2024!
Congratulations to all of our graduates! We are thrilled to have you as our official alumni! All photos are now online — photos are free to download or your can purchase prints through our service. Missed our convocation? You can watch the recording on our website. VISIT THE GRADUATION PAGE FOR MORE INFO
Student Spotlight: Brandon Olivares, EJB Public Health ’24
“My family’s struggles with health inspired me to become more knowledgeable on how we have been affected by these experiences. Learning about infectious diseases and developing knowledge of how social factors affect the health of the population—paired with the personal experiences Dr. Mark Robson talked about in class—reeled me into wanting to learn more about community health.”