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
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
WRI Publishes New Study: WRI Publishes New Study

This report investigates multiple differences between counties in three New Jersey regions: North, Central, and South. The report finds striking differences in the provision of public goods across regions, with South Jersey counties on average receiving less public goods. Download the Report
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

On June 13, Rutgers University and the New Jersey community celebrated Dr. Gwendolyn Harris’ retirement from a distinguished career in public service. Gwendy joined the Walter Rand Institute in 2007 and became executive director in 2011.

16th Annual Walter and Leah Rand Dinner

On May 4th, 2017, WRI held its 16th Annual Walter and Leah Rand Awards and Scholarship Dinner. The event was held at Scotland Run Golf Club, with over 170 people in attendance and nearly $57,000 raised.

WRI Steps Into the Streets

On August 2, 2017, WRI staff members will take on a new role by hitting the streets and hosting the second week of Play Streets in Bridgeton, NJ, a program in which a residential, urban street is closed to cars and opened to children residing in the city, so they can play safely in their community.

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