Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs

The Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs: The Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs

Founded in 2000, WRI provides high quality research and evaluation as well as a venue for public, private and not-for-profit leaders to engage constructively on challenging issues. Read More
WRI Publishes New Study: WRI Publishes New Study

“This report investigates differences in distribution of state funds to municipalities across New Jersey regions. The study reveals that South Jersey’s most economically distressed municipalities receive significantly less state funding than similarly poor municipalities elsewhere throughout the state.” Download the Report
WRI Annual Report ’16-’17: WRI Annual Report ’16-’17

This report discusses the progress of WRI during the Fiscal Year of ’16 – ’17. It covers ongoing and completed projects, finances, and events of WRI. Download the report here.
16th Annual Walter and Leah Rand Awards and Scholarship Dinner: 16th Annual Walter and Leah Rand Awards and Scholarship Dinner

On May 4th, 2017, WRI held its 16th Annual Walter and Leah Rand Awards and Scholarship Dinner. The event was held at the Scotland Run Golf Club, with over 170 people in attendance. See More Photos
Involving Youth in Local Government Decision Making Symposium: Involving Youth in Local Government Decision Making Symposium

In conjunction with the Institute for Effective Education and the Rutgers University Camden Office of Civic Engagement, WRI convened students from high schools across the state, as well as local government officials, to explore current and potential methods of involving youth in government decision making. Read More
WRI Facilitates Inaugural Bridgeton Health Coalition Meeting: WRI Facilitates Inaugural Bridgeton Health Coalition Meeting

On September 21, 2016, the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs in partnership with stakeholders in the City of Bridgeton and Cumberland County held the official kickoff meeting for the Bridgeton Health Coalition (Pictured Mayor Albert B. Kelly). Read More
The Forum About South Jersey: “Don’t Sugarcoat It”: The Forum About South Jersey: “Don’t Sugarcoat It”

On Thursday, September 15th, Faculty Fellow Janice M. Beitz shared her findings on services available for the anticipated diabetes tsunami in Southern New Jersey. Read More
Engaging the South Jersey Community: Engaging the South Jersey Community

WRI is dedicated to the citizens and communities of South Jersey. Through innovative research, neutral convening and facilitating, and a host of other programs, WRI stands on the forefront of activity in this active region. Read More
WRI Advisory Board: WRI Advisory Board

WRI is guided by insight and contribution from a representative cross-section of South Jersey’s public, private, and non-profit experts. Read More

Latest News

Our Piece of the Pie : The Distribution of State Funds to Municipalities Across New Jersey Regions

Posted: April 5, 2018

On April 5, 2018 Walter Rand Institute Faculty Fellow Michael Hayes presented findings from his report at WRI’s Forum About South Jersey. More than 80 people attended the Forum to learn about the distribution of state funds to municipalities across New Jersey.

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James J. Florio Named 2018 South Jerseyan of the Year

Posted: March 29, 2018

In honor of his long and distinguished career as a public servant and pillar of the community, the Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs is honoring the Honorable Governor James J. Florio as its Public Sector South Jerseyan of the Year. Governor James Florio is a Founding Partner of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader and … Read more …

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Countering Violent Extremism

Posted: March 29, 2018

The Global Peace Foundation has successfully secured a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Countering Violent Extremism Grant to implement a Train-the-Trainer and Cross-Community Engagement Program in New Jersey.

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