
June 2, 2026
Dean Stuart Shapiro interviewed alumnus Bob Sommer for the EJB Talks podcast's season finale at Rutgers' Bloustein School. The episode covered changes in public advocacy careers and strategies for educating future civic leaders.
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June 2, 2026
The eighth New Jersey Complete Streets Summit brought together over 250 stakeholders to discuss safer travel strategies statewide. Highlights included remarks from NJDOT leadership emphasizing Vision Zero goals and a keynote urging more inclusive transportation planning.
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May 6, 2026
New Jersey has launched its first Financial Aid Outcomes Dashboard tracking educational attainment and job placement among college students receiving state grants. The new tool combines statewide agency data to help evaluate how well these programs serve students.
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May 5, 2026
A new Rutgers report finds Central Jersey's commuter rail towns leading a statewide surge in homebuilding not seen since the 1980s. The study details how high-density developments near train stations are reshaping growth patterns while raising questions about affordability.
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May 5, 2026
Marc Pfeiffer and Patrick Brannigan highlight the dedication of public servants amid current societal challenges. Their opinion piece urges greater appreciation for those working in government roles during Public Service Recognition Week.
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May 5, 2026
Dr. Jocelyn Elise Crowley explores how 'gray divorce' affects men’s social ties versus women's finances after age 50. Her research reveals emotional challenges but also reports increased happiness post-divorce for many participants.
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May 1, 2026
The Edward J. Bloustein School has joined a nationwide initiative focused on promoting open discussion among students from diverse backgrounds. The effort aims for broad institutional changes that foster productive engagement across differences.
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February 16, 2026
Researchers at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development have released a report examining whether motivational text messages help participants in New Jersey’s Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program return to...
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February 3, 2026
Dr. Nicholas V. Longo has been named the inaugural director of the Rutgers Democracy Lab, effective February 1, according to an announcement from Jason Geary, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Rutgers–New Brunswick.
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November 11, 2025
Rutgers University's Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy has joined the Service to Service initiative, a national program led by the Volcker Alliance and We the Veterans and Military Families.
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