Videos

A panel of experts convened by NYU Wagner and moderated by Dean Sherry Glied discussed the 2016 election and its impact on government and public service.

Wherever you are in the world this season, we send you our warmest greetings and best wishes for the upcoming year! —Dean Sherry Glied and the entire NYU Wagner community

Professor Leanna Stiefel discusses her research on New York City's new approach to special education and what impact the reform may have on students.

Professor Rajeev Dehejia provides an overview of NYU Wagner's Master of Science in Public Policy degree program.

Professor Faber discusses his research on racial inequality and how he hopes it will change the public conversation about race and public policy.

Professor Ingrid Gould Ellen provides an overview of NYU Wagner's Master of Urban Planning degree program.

As we look back on 2015-2016, we're proud of the NYU Wagner community's many accomplishments.

Professor Thad Calabrese discusses his research on the fiscal relationship between government and nonprofits in the provision of child welfare services.

Professor Sonia Ospina discusses her research on collective leadership, exploring the ways communities try to make social change.

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

"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."

"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."

Professor Mitchell L. Moss explores how New York City continually reinvents itself and adapts to new demographic, economic, and technological forces.

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

"NYU Wagner's management classes helped me see that there's not as much distance between the more theoretical writing and what I was seeing, experiencing, and doing as an organizer."

"When you take perhaps the most complex city in the country, and you study urban planning at NYU Wagner, it's almost the most perfect equation for figuring out whatever the problem is in your city."

"I love government...NYU Wagner has such a direct connection to the lifeblood of city government."

Through her role in city government, Kristin created an innovative Social Impact Bond that uses private investments for government projects.

Professor Brian Elbel discusses how there are few proven policy solutions to address the obesity health crisis.

"One of my favorite professors at NYU Wagner told me that in order to do development work, you have to know the people and the community."

Professor Jonathan Morduch discusses what welfare reform has achieved, and what it hasn't, in the last 20 years.

Professor Erica Foldy outlines how she learned to stop worrying and love contradiction, noting that one can learn more about complex policy problems by acknowledging various sides of an argument.

Professor Rajeev Dehejia assesses the impact of government policies, such as child-labor laws, on individual behavior and well-being.

NYU Wagner alumni and faculty are making an effective and lasting impact across the world in a range of fields.

Professor Mitchell Moss explores technologies, demographic trends, and global forces that will influence New York City's future economic and physical development.

One of NYU Wagner's most coveted fellowships was named after a passionate defender of social justice, equality, and democracy—who made a real difference on the world.

NYU Wagner's unique fund provides a stipend to students who take on unpaid summer internships so they can enhance their experience.

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi addresses the graduating class of 2016.

The Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy (run jointly by NYU Wagner and NYU Law) celebrates 20 years advancing research and debate on housing, neighborhoods, and urban policy.