NYU Wagner Graduates Gather in New E 17th Street Home for AlumNite 2025
On June 12, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted AlumNite—the first time this celebration and fundraiser was hosted in its new home on East 17th Street—welcoming graduates ranging from the Classes of 1976 to 2025.
Following a reception for the Host Committee (individuals who contributed to the event at the “supporter” or “member” levels), more than 120 alumni and guests gathered in Wagner’s new Main Event Space. Attendees were treated to catered food and drinks, enjoyed the sounds of a Steinhardt jazz trio, spun a prize wheel to win Wagner swag, tested their knowledge in trivia, snapped selfies in the photo booth, reconnected with classmates, and formed new connections among Wagner’s extensive alumni network.
All net proceeds support the Wagner Annual Fund, helping provide scholarships and other mission-critical resources—so students and alumni can continue making an impact on the public good. We're deeply grateful to everyone who contributed, whether by attending in person or supporting from afar.
AlumNite 2025 Host Committee
We're grateful to the Host Committee for supporting AlumNite and NYU Wagner through their gift and engagement.
Host Committee Supporters
Irfan Hasan (MPA 2000)
David Schachter (MPA 1994)
Stephanie Senulis (MPA 1978)
Host Committee Members
Kojo Ampaw (MPA 2009)
Quemuel Arroyo (MPA 2020)
James Drinane (MPA 1983)
Stephen Friday (MPA 2011)
John Gershman (Wagner Faculty)
Thehbia Hiwot (MUP 2005)
Danielle Ladd (MPA 2018)
Jen Lau (MPA 2010)
Patrick Owens (EMPA 2014)
Jeffrey Rathgeber (EMPA 2019)
Debbie Reisner (EMPA 2015)
Carla Jackie Sampson (Wagner Faculty)
Cynthia Sparer (MPA 1976)
Jen and Michael Weston-Murphy (MPA 2016)
Elizabeth Wolff (MPA 2011)