The John S. Watson Institute

We serve as a vital, non-partisan resource for New Jersey decision-makers, supporting the development and implementation of real-world solutions.

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Barbara George Johnson participated in a dynamic panel of women hosted by Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman at the Congressional Black Caucus Conference in Washington, DC. The panel discussion highlighted the impact and importance of economic security for a Black Women. #alc52

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Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss of the Honorable Shelia Y. Oliver.

May she rest in peace and power.

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The Watson Institute recently visited the Kean Skylands Campus for our annual Summer Retreat! It was a wonderful opportunity for all of our centers to connect, take a moment to reflect, and think about the future of linking people to policy throughout the Watson Institute.

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Thanks to Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter '96 @shavondasumter for coming to campus yesterday to participate in a great interview about community violence prevention with our KeanTV communication students. @thejswatsoninst

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Happy Holidays! https://t.co/ooZXgQdTdd

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This year the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research had the privilege of participating in the League of Municipalities Conference!

We had the opportunity to engage with local and state representatives to discuss policy issues.
Check it out!

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Please join us in at #njleague https://t.co/C4n0NAcwKa

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To all veterans, Thank you for your service!
#service #sacrifice @kean_v.e.t.s https://t.co/XGJkZzNGPa

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Just posted a photo @ 504 N Clinton Ave Trenton Nj https://t.co/v5I7Sx6bXx

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Check out the latest edition of the Urban Mayors Press!
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Team Watson in Trenton managed to squeeze in a little under 1.5 miles for Wellness at Work ☺️ #keanwellness
@drlrepollet @ Trenton, New Jersey https://t.co/19qQpbyg6Q

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@thejswatsoninst team attending Housing Community Development Network of NJ #underoneroof conference to network with community development leaders and explore housing resources throughout NJ.

Linking People to Policy for Over 30 years” https://t.co/Fq4h4NnN95

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Barbara George Johnson, Vice President, Tenisha Malcolm, Director and Keisha Griffin, Executive Assistant at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation at @cbcf #alc51

At the Conference Mayor Ras Baraka NJUMA President and Mayor of the City of Newark sat on a panel as well.

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Barbara George Johnson, Tenisha Malcolm-Wint and Keisha Griffin, MPA of The John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy & Research at Kean University attend Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference in Washington, DC to engage with policy makers and leaders.
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On September 15th and 16th, the Division for Transformational Learning and External Affairs(TLEA) took a trip to Kean Skylands for a collaborative retreat. Everyone came back invigorated and ready to have a productive year!

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Tenisha Malcolm, Urban Mayors Policy Center Director, attended the Smith Family Foundation inaugural Blacks in Philanthropy Conference - Bridging the Gap, a collaborative gathering of leaders making a difference in black lives and their communities.