EJB Talks
Join our faculty and staff experts, as well as some of our alumni and students, as we talk about topics within the disciplines of public policy, urban planning, public health, health administration, and informatics.
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EJB Talks Alumni Spotlight: Healthcare Communicator – Performing a Vital Function
As the Director of Business Development and Marketing at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, NJ, Moses Salami EJB (Public Health) ’11 describes his path into the health administration and marketing fields and offered guidance and advice for current students and alumni.
EJB Talks Alumni Spotlight: Making a Difference at Microsoft
For this EJBTalks episode, Simon Liepold MPAP ’05 talks to Stuart Shapiro about his role at Microsoft, describing his efforts in implementing important global topics such as sustainability, privacy, and cybersecurity.
Let’s Talk Politics – 2022 Midterm Recap and Takeaways by EJB Talks: Rutgers Bloustein School Experts
On this episode of EJB Talks it’s time to talk politics! Stuart Shapiro welcomes Amy Cobb back to recap the 2022 Midterms. The two talk about who won, who lost, competitive key races and what the future may hold. Tune in to find out more!!
Co-Ops: Collective Democracy in Action
Andrew Zitcer talks about his personal and intellectual journey as a Ph.D. student, as well as his continued research on cooperative ventures.
“Building Bloustein” – A Special 75th Episode
Former Associate Dean Dorothea Berkhout. They talk about the school’s namesake and reflect on President Bloustein’s innovative leadership, commitment to public service, his reorganization of the University and the path he paved for Rutgers’ current place in the Big Ten.
Using Analysis for Advocacy
Brandon McKoy MCRP ’11 talks about our political and societal era, how the value of expertise is questioned, and how to be a trusted voice in a sea of bad analysis.
Bloustein’s Global Reach: An Alumna’s Journey
Stefania Davia EJB ’11 (Public Health) talks about her journey from Rutgers to the World Health Organization.
Political Check-In: A Rollercoaster Ride to the Midterms
A post-summer political check-in discussing factors that have changed the midterms for the better since May, including some Trump updates.
Political wrap-up: The 3 -tions: Inflation, Abortion, and the Election
Wrapping up with three hot topics in national politics, the important races of the 2022 midterm elections, and what inflation and abortion could mean for the election.
Educating and Enhancing Transportation Officials: The National Transit Institute
Billy Terry of the National Transit Institute joins Stuart Shapiro on EJB Talks to discuss NTI’s mission to educate the administrative workforce within the multitudes of transit agencies across the nation.
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NJSPL Report: Equity Initiatives in the United States
Report Release: Equity Initiatives in the United States Read Report The New Jersey State government proactively advances equity through its Office of Equity in the Office of the Governor, and through budget initiatives such as the “Cover all Kids” program ensuring...
TECH UPDATES: Essential Technology Questions (and Answers) for Decision-Makers
By Marc Pfeiffer (Published December 1, 2025 at ICMA.org) Practical technology guidance to improve digital services, manage IT infrastructure, comply with regulations, and adopt emerging technologies responsibly This column was written to address questions that...
Decision on major contract for Route 17 project shrouded in mystery
After HNTB Corp. earned the highest score on a bid to perform engineering services on a complex and lucrative contract for the long-awaited Route 17 widening project in several Bergen County towns, the state Department of Transportation announced the firm won the...
Adrian Ponichtera is recipient of Ververides Scholarship
Adrian Ponichtera (MCRP '26) is the recipient of the New Jersey County Planners Association's George Ververides Honorary Scholarship. The scholarship is open to New Jersey residents entering their third or fourth year of undergraduate study or advanced degrees at a...
Bhuyan & Broom Publish New Healthcare Management Textbook
Soumitra Bhuyan, Executive Director of Health Administration Programs and Associate Professor at Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, is the co-editor of a new textbook Fundamentals of Healthcare...