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Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment students use team-generated Capstone option to launch startup ideas
In the first cohort of the Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment specialization, one team has taken an entrepreneurial approach to their Capstone Project and devised "Tactical Mentor," an online coaching platform designed to support women and people of color in negotiating better compensation packages.
‘I often think about race and identity, as well as all of the intersectionalities between them’
This post is part of an ongoing series of student reflections on equity, diversity, and inclusion in public service.
NYU Wagner Capstone Team works with alumna to improve education in Nicaragua coffee fields
NYU Wagner alumna Kristin Van Busum founded Project Alianza, which provides educational opportunities for children at risk of child labor in rural coffee communities, and she enlisted a Capstone team to help figure out how to expand the organization's reach.
A Wagner alum’s journey to redefine the healthcare system in Nairobi’s slums
In Kenya, more than two-thirds of the urban population lives in slums, and there are only 0.2 physicians and 1.3 beds per 1,000 people. This is where Access Afya comes in. Access Afya is a low-cost, social health enterprise developed and led by NYU Wagner alumna Melissa Menke (MPA-PNP 2012).
My Summer Internship Experience: Hillary Dale (MPA-PNP)
Hillary Dale (MPA-PNP) came to New York City to launch her career in international development. An internship at Action Against Hunger offered her a chance to gain firsthand experience in the industry as NYU Wagner and the Ellen Schall Experience Fund set her up for success.
Press
Don't let a focus on Dreamers obscure the need to protect other undocumented immigrants
Mouhamed Kaba (MPA 2019) in NY Daily News
Barbara Bush Changed With Her Country
Timothy Naftali in The Atlantic
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Topics in the News
Affordable Care Act: Sherry Glied
Financial Insecurity: Jonathan Morduch
Immigration: Natasha Iskander
NYC Transportation: Mitchell Moss
Presidency: Tim Naftali; Paul Light
April 19, 2018
Thanks to our panelists of mayors for a great discussion on tackling challenges in their communities including the opioid crisis, public safety, the future of work, immigration & more during last night’s #ChangingCities event with @usmayors and @davidbohnettfdn. #WhyWagner