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NJ program brings together law enforcement, mental health professionals

The Alternative Responses to Reduce Instance of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program has expanded to become the nation's first "statewide law enforcement and mental health alternative response program," according to a press release.2 days ago

Second burglary on Busch campus being investigated by RUPD

A burglary has been reported, having occurred on Busch campus in the School of Engineering Building between 8:00 p.m. on Friday and 11:14 p.m. on Saturday, according to a University-wide email.4 days ago

U. veteran support initiative receives $1 million grant in time for Veterans Day

Vets4Warriors, a Rutgers program supporting veterans, has received a $1 million grant from Face the Fight to help prevent veteran suicide, according to a press release. 6 days ago

Political experts discuss 2024 election results with Holloway at Eagleton event

On Wednesday, the Eagleton Institute of Politics, in conjunction with University President Jonathan Holloway's Byrne Seminar "Citizenship, Institutions, and the Publics," hosted a webinar panel titled "The Morning After" to discuss the results of the 2024 election. Nov 8

New Jersey voters feel nervous, uneasy leading up to Election Day

New Jersey voters are largely anxious about the upcoming election, according to recent press releases from the Eagleton Institute of Politics Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP). Nov 4

Congressional candidate, U. alum Fahad Akhtar discusses views on student loans, 2-party politics

Rutgers—New Brunswick alum Fahad Akhtar is running as a Common Sense Independent candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District.Oct 22

Eagleton holds panel featuring disinformation scholar, NPR host

On Wednesday, the Eagleton Institute of Politics hosted a program titled "Navigating the News in the 2024 Election," featuring Michel Martin and Nina Jankowicz.Oct 18

Eagleton report finds underrepresentation of women in campaign contributions

The Eagleton Institute of Politics' Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), working alongside OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan organization researching the flow of money in the government, released a report titled "Women, Money and Politics Watch 2024" about congressional campaign contributions in the 2024 election cycle.Oct 2

Election polling experts in Eagleton webinar analyze current trends

On Tuesday, the Eagleton Institute of Politics held a webinar panel titled "Polling 2024: Expert Analysis on Election Polling and the State of the Race," moderated by Ashley Koning, the director of Eagleton's Center for Public Interest Polling.Sep 27

Eagleton finds women running for office at stagnating rates

The Eagleton Institute of Politics' Center for American Women in Politics (CAWP) recently found that women have been running for public office at lower rates with fewer primary victories since 2022, according to CAWP's 2024 Summary of Women Candidates.Sep 19

Roxane Gay invites abortion rights activist Merle Hoffman to campus

On April 2, Roxane Gay, the Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair in Media, Culture and Feminist Studies, hosted "Making a Revolution," a reading and Q&A with reproductive rights activist Merle Hoffman in the Academic Building on the College Avenue campus, according to an announcement.Apr 10

RWJMS report highlights inaccuracies in maternal mortality rates identified by CDC

A recent study from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) researchers determined that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates for maternal death rate in the U.S. are inflated. Mar 29

Bloustein event discusses opportunities, ramifications associated with AI

On Wednesday, the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy hosted a virtual webinar titled "Artificial Intelligence: Use, Abuse & An Exciting Future" as part of their "Intelligent Informatics @ Bloustein" webinar series.Mar 26