Meet Ursula, a senior Account Executive at FCB Health New York from the class of 2021! She is currently focused on pharmecutical advertising, specializing in healthcare and wellness campaigns for her company. #BlouProud #WhereRWeNow?

New #EJBTalks 🎙️ @stuartshapiroblou.bsky.social talks with @katiebrennan.bsky.social, MCRP ’12, NJ Assemblywoman (LD32), on why “everything is a housing issue.” From nonprofit leadership to housing finance, she unpacks policy vs. politics + why public finance matters. Listen https://bit.ly/4sJlaDx

Meet Julianna, a Director of Strategic Operations at Mount Sinai Health System from the Health Admministration class of 2017! She now leads strategical projects to better patient care and organizational performance. 🏥📊 #RutgersPride #BlouProud #WhereRWeNow? #RutgersAlumni #EJBRocks

Check out the latest R/ECON economic forecast!

You are invited to our fifth annual Bloustein Research Day! Anyone may register to attend. Faculty and staff may sign up to deliver lightning talks. Graduate and undergraduate students may sign up to present posters and potentially win a Best Poster Award. go.rutgers.edu/researchday26

Interested in a career in #publicpolicy #publicservice #socialjustice? Register now for the virtual info session on Wed. March 4 @ 6pm EST to learn more about our Public Policy programs. 🚩 More info and RSVP: go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo Can't make it? Join our second session on Thurs, June 25 @ 9AM!

Meet Liam, a 2017 graduate building the bridge between transportation and policy. From shaping the NJ Transit Reform Act to his advocacy on Penn Station Transformation, his work demonstrates the importance and lasting impact policy can have on infrastructure. #RutgersPride #BlouProud #WhereRWeNow?

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill released the Jobs, Opportunity, & Prosperity for All report, co-chaired by Carl Van Horn, Rutgers Bloustein/Heldrich & Patricia Campos-Medina, Cornell ILR, as a roadmap to expand access to capital, job training, higher ed & inclusive workforce pathways. https://bit.ly/4aUUVmg

The Center for Urban Policy Research (CUPR) has released a new report for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) exploring the feasibility, marketability, benefits, and costs of implementing large-scale thermal energy network systems across the state. bloustein.rutgers.edu/new-cupr-rep...

Meet Hillary, a UX Designer focused on creating human-centered systems to support people working in healthcare. Combining her experiences at MSK and the NJ Army National Guard, Hillary brings clarity towards complex healthcare systems! 🏥✨#RutgersPride #BlouProud #WhereRWeNow? #RutgersAlumni

Marc Pfeiffer authored the updated New Jersey Homeowner’s Guide to Property #Taxes, offering clear explanations of assessments, tax bills, appeals, and relief programs. The guide empowers residents with the knowledge needed to better understand the tax system. bloustein.rutgers.edu/pfeiffer-aut...

Join our 18th Annual Krueckeberg Doctoral Conference 📍3/13/26 | 9am–6pm | New Brunswick. ✨Keynote: “Defiant Neighborhoods” by Gabriela Rendón (The New School/Parsons School of Design) on Latinx-led resistance, housing justice & the right to remain in Brooklyn. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/krueckeberg26

Rutgers grad students Raquel Padilla, Sandra Jae-Ah Chung, Hemali Angne and professor Hal Salzman presented research at the AAAS Annual Meeting on whether AI can replace human reviewers at UNDP, finding that general-purpose LLMs produced less nuanced assessments and struggled with cultural context.

Interested in a career in #urbanplanning #urbandesign #cityplanning? Join our virtual info session later this week to learn more about our Urban Planning graduate program on 🚩 THURSDAY, 2/26 at 9AM. To register, visit go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo ▶️ Can't make it? Second session on 4/28 @ 6PM

You are cordially invited to join us at our FIRST virtual information session for spring 2026 on Tues., Feb. 24 @ 9:30 AM EST (NJ local time) to learn more about our Master of Public Informatics degree and Graduate Certificate in Urban & Public Informatics. 🚩 Register: go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo.

What happens when #alcohol and #cannabis are used together among people living with or vulnerable to #HIV? A recent review led by Dr. Yen-Tyng Chen suggests that co-use may be linked to poorer adherence to HIV medications and increased risk-related behaviors. bloustein.rutgers.edu/chen-et-al-e...

Dr. Carmelo Ignaccolo is hosting an Urban #Planning and #Design #Lecture Series this semester. The next lecture is March 3rd with Kristen Reardon, RLA, Principal at Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners. Lectures are at the Bloustein School, Room 261 at 2:00PM.

🏆 Christiana Foglio, DC’84, BSPPP’86 has been named a 2026 Loyal Sons & Daughters Award recipient, the Rutgers Alumni Association’s highest honor for service. Christiana has been dedicated leader and supporter of Rutgers for decades. 👏 Learn more: https://bit.ly/40ixiyP

Rutgers Bloustein School is accepting applications for the next cohort of the Doctor of Health Administration #DHA program to start in September 2026. Join our virtual info session on THURSDAY, MARCH 12 at 12:00 noon EDT (NJ local time) to learn more. 🟥 Register today at go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo.

Meet Michelle, a 2021 graduate with a degree in public health! She is currently studying Law at the Rutgers Law School in Newark, and is interested in serving the community through specializing in civil litigation. 🎓 🚀 #RutgersPride #BlouProud #WhereRWeNow? #RutgersAlumni #GreatThingsRU #EJBRocks

What does it take to build just systems right now? Join us for the Annual Community & Belonging Lecture and hear from Dr. Chris T. Pernell on fighting for equity at the national, state, and local level. 📅 March 4 | 4 PM | Bloustein School, New Brunswick 🔗 go.rutgers.edu/blousteindei

What are legal financial obligations (LFOs), and why do they matter for #PublicHealth? Drs. Zoe Lindenfeld & Saba Rouhani urge researchers to treat LFOs as a critical criminal justice exposure and to incorporate them into studies. #CriminalJustice #HealthEquity bloustein.rutgers.edu/lindenfeld-i...

NEW SEASON ALERT! #EJBTalks returns for Season 14 with @stuartshapiroblou.bsky.social#EJBTalksspeaking to @Laura Peck, one of our newest #publicpolicy Associate Professors and a Principal Faculty Fellow at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development. Listen at https://bit.ly/4qJCua2.

Can motivational #text messages help #unemployed residents return to work? The Heldrich Center team tested short, theory-driven messages designed to address common barriers to public program participation, including learning, compliance, and psychological costs. bloustein.rutgers.edu/heldrich-cen...

This week Prof. Lerrel Pinto delivered a thought-provoking talk titled “Robot Data is Not Enough Data.” His message was clear: #robotics has hit a data wall. The solution? Pinto argues #robots must learn directly from #humans. #informatics #machinelearning bloustein.rutgers.edu/guest-speake...

Interested in a career in #HealthAdministration? Join us for one of our virtual information sessions this spring! Two dates to choose from: ▶️ ▶️ Wednesday, March 11 at 9:00 a.m. EDT ▶️ ▶️ Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m. EDT To register, visit go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo 🎇 🎇 #1 in New Jersey! 🎇 🎇

A new study, co-authored by Dr. Wenwen Zhang, analyzed 350 million street-view images using #deeplearning to determine how different types of greenspace relate to cardiovascular disease risk among nearly 89,000 participants in the Nurses’ Health Study. bloustein.rutgers.edu/zhang-et-al-...

In Professor Clint Andrews’ graduate seminar, students are digging into the temporality of the iconic Jersey Shore, consisting of 55 coastal resort communities. The class took a field trip to the Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook (shown) to Asbury Park. Read more: bloustein.rutgers.edu/temporality-...

Drs. Irina Grafova and Sharifa Williams published a new #study in Public Health examining unexpected earnings losses following new diagnoses of cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. 4.4% experienced low or medium, and 1.2% high #medical #debt. #HigherEdSky doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...

Interested in a career in #publicpolicy #publicservice #socialjustice? Register now for a virtual info session on Wed. March 4 @ 6pm EST to learn more about our Public Policy programs. 🚩 More info and RSVP: go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo Can't make it? Join our second session on Thurs, June 25 @ 9AM!

Dr. Laura R. Peck co-authored an article titled "Designing Studies to Detect Impacts on Earnings" in the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness. If we want credible evidence on workforce programs, sample size matters. @tandfresearch.bsky.social doi.org/10.1080/1934... #HigherEd #Academia

Interested in a career in #urbanplanning #urbandesign #cityplanning? Join one of our spring 2026 virtual info sessions to learn more about our Urban Planning graduate program. Two dates for spring: 2/26 @ 9AM and 4/28 @ 6PM 🚩 More info or register at go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo

Road diets in Little Rock, AR, have helped calm traffic, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, and support neighborhood revitalization. Robert Noland @vtc.rutgers.edu, explains that a road diet "means you can actually improve things by reducing the amount of pavement." https://bit.ly/3O3VeTN

Dr. Nicholas V. Longo has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics. Dr. Longo will also be a professor at the Bloustein School. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qj4fG3

Congratulations to Kevin Dehmer, MPP '08, who has been appointed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill as the state's Chief Technology Officer, New Jersey Office of Information Technology. Read the press release from Gov. Sherrill's office at https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/2026/20260202a.shtml

This latest graduate #planning studio, led by Barbara Faga, focuses on a framework for Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) for the Airport City Newark Coalition (ACNC). https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/a2e723c46c20459ba5fd81b1093f44db

You are cordially invited to join us at our FIRST virtual information session for spring 2026 on Tues., Feb. 24 @ 9:30 AM EST (NJ local time) to learn more about our Master of Public Informatics degree and Graduate Certificate in Urban & Public Informatics. 🚩 Register: go.rutgers.edu/gradinfo.

Researchers from VTC @vtc.rutgers.edu presented research at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting covering #disability access (Lubin), #pedestrian safety (Zhang), and #induced #travel (Noland). bloustein.rutgers.edu/vtc-research...

Did you know that there are over 3,400 miles of railroad tracks in New Jersey, and almost 44% of schools in the state are located within a half-mile of an active freight or passenger rail? Read the latest safety blog by @vtc.rutgers.edu Safe Routes to School: bloustein.rutgers.edu/railway-cros...

The Bloustein School invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching position in #HealthAdministration, with appointment expected to begin July 2026. This is a multi-year teaching appointment. Visit jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/267664 for full position posting and application details.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Doctoral students at any stage of #dissertation research are encouraged to present work at the Krueckeberg Doctoral Conference. ▶️ To participate, complete the Abstract Submission Form by 5 pm on Wed, February 11. ◀️ 🟥 Submit abstract (max. 250 words) at https://bit.ly/49wd5v0

Today @njpolicylab.bsky.social released a report from Anita Franzione, Catherine Rowe, Audrey Meng, and Meryem Yaglidere, "Economic Challenges for Older New Jersey Residents." 53% of respondents reported finances as a top concern. bloustein.rutgers.edu/njspl-report...

💡🗠 Across the country, from Ohio to New Jersey, #electricity prices are spiking, rising $122 more per month for the average household's total #utility costs compared to 2020 and adding serious strain to household budgets. #AI #datacenters

Congratulations to Andrea Hetling, Ph.D., on her appointment to the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Policy Council! Dr. Hetling will help shape strategic direction and policy priorities. @appam.bsky.social bloustein.rutgers.edu/andrea-hetli...

Business in New Jersey Everyday (BINJE) honored CEOs and executive directors, managing partners and principals. Two Bloustein School public policy lecturers made the list for 2026: Bob Sommer, who is also a member of the Advisory Board, and Michael Soliman. bloustein.rutgers.edu/soliman-somm...

The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic face some of the nation’s highest #energy costs, driven by rising demand, grid upgrades, data centers, and electrification. CUPR staff co-authored a new report to help address these issues. bloustein.rutgers.edu/new-cupr-rep...

Bloustein School Alums Josephine (O'Grady) Michener (MPP '25) and Doug Leung (MCRP '24) worked with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection staff on an ARCGIS StoryMap highlighting Brownfield Success Stories. bloustein.rutgers.edu/alums-contri...

A new report by the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, developed in partnership with the Rhode Island Longitudinal Data System and based on the NJ Statewide Data System, provides a comprehensive, data-driven view of the educator pipeline. Explore the dashboard here: https://bit.ly/4qi0iSN

Bloustein School alum Jeremy Zorek (PPP '25) was recently featured in the New York Times as part of a transit challenge to ride every system that still accepts the MetroCard before the iconic fare card fades into history. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/n...

Researchers from CUPR and VTC updated New Jersey's Infrastructure Needs Assessment. The assessment examines long-term infrastructure needs across sectors like water, transportation, flood protection, and more, drawing on federal, state, and local data. bloustein.rutgers.edu/ejb-research...