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The Political Machine Won’t Decide New Jersey’s Next Governor
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Tariff Uncertainty and its Impact on Economic Forecasting
R/ECON’s next economic forecast is slated for release in mid-summer, followed by another forecast in the fall. As we track the latest state data and national outlook, we have been closely following the news on tariffs, the Fed’s potential actions, and associated fluctuations in the financial markets.
Heldrich Center: Using Data to Help Bolster Workforce Initiatives
The John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development provides research expertise and analysis to organizations, including the Fed, to help improve education, training, and workforce development programs that affect employers and employees. By Jennie Blizzard, Fed...
NJSPL Announces 2025 Summer Interns
The New Jersey State Policy Lab is excited to announce that the fourth annual summer internship program has begun at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Six students have been selected to participate in this year’s program, which will encompass ten...
“Work Trends RU” Podcast with First Lady Tammy Murphy
In the latest episode of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development's new podcast series, "Work Trends RU," Tammy Murphy, First Lady of New Jersey, discusses her leadership in maternal and infant health in New Jersey, the impacts of the Nurture NJ and Family...
NJSPL: Chatbot for NJ SNAP Services
Built on OpenAI’s API and leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) model, the chatbot bridges the gap between users and SNAP resources by delivering answers in English and Spanish (among other languages).
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.”