News and Stories

Professor Jonathan Morduch discusses his U.S. Financial Diaries project, and how public policy can create greater financial stability for struggling households.

"I think coming to New York City for graduate school was important because of the complicated nature of problems that exist here—I wanted to know what they were and be learned in the art of addressing those problems."

After graduating from NYU Wagner, Harold returned to his native Washington, D.C. eventually becoming the lead of the Small Business Resource Center, a government agency aimed at encouraging small business growth through demystifying regulations and trainer-to-trainer advising.

Dean Sherry Glied, who served as Assistant Secretary at HHS and was intimately involved in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, offers an insider's perspective on the landmark legislation.

"During these two years, I got exposed to the many different things you can do in public service. Before, I was worried that I was going to come into this field and not have enough career options, and now I feel I have too many."

Professor Thomas D'Aunno explores the challenges and importance of building organizational alliances across sectors.

Professor John Gershman discusses hunger and food security in the age of climate change.

With $18, Aissata and her sister founded the There is No Limit Foundation, which empowers the poorest communities to reach their potential by eradicating social barriers and creating economic opportunities.

Because of the military, Alexander Marte (MUP 2017) got a second chance at an education. He hopes to work as an urban planning strategist, coming up with plans to revitalize economically depressed neighborhoods.

After attending NYU Wagner, Sean became Co-Director of the Building Movement Project, which advances the potential for nonprofit organizations to have an impact in building movements for progressive social change.