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Rutgers Today Spotlight: Lisa Harrison-Gulla

Rutgers Today Spotlight: Lisa Harrison-Gulla

“I have a great privilege from my mom’s experiences with Rutgers and her years in public health because I can come home from class to talk about what I’ve learned and brainstorm ideas for changes I’d like to make in my career,” Gulla said.

MPP Alum Part of WaPo Pulitzer Prize Winning Team

MPP Alum Part of WaPo Pulitzer Prize Winning Team

A polling analyst specializing in public opinion about politics, elections and public policy, Emily Guskin MPP ’09 contributed to the series and is credited as the lead author of an article titled “Why do Americans own AR-15s?”

EJB Talks with Alumnus Christopher Black PH ’09

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.

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 diversityequityinclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and aims to improve and grow these efforts strategically by managing and assessing performance.

Bloustein School Convcation, Monday May 13

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: Tarun Reddy Arasu, MPP/MPI ’24

“Transitioning from electronics engineering to policy wasn’t just a career shift for me, it was a calling. I do have a knack for quantitative analysis, but my heart is set on societal impact. At the Bloustein School I’ve found my stride. I am able to blend data science with public policy to architect change with actionable insights. My goal is to create pathways towards sustainable energy practices, influence policy, and drive innovation.”