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The New Public Service… employees think is currently missing from federal careers. Talented Americans are not saying "show me the … work. Unfortunately, as Light's book demonstrates, federal careers were designed for a workforce that has not punched … increase will help, or it can start building the kind of careers that talented Americans want …
Alumni In Action
Lauren BarancoWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? Practical, real life experience. New York City was the ultimate laboratory and classroom, with some of the greatest experts practicing at Wagner. Being a school for Public Service made it stand out among …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Recognized as 2025 Black Trailblazers City & State ’s 2025 Black Trailblazers list recognizes influential Black leaders who are shaping New York’s political, social, and economic landscape. This year’s honorees include two NYU Wagner alumni whose work in public service and advocacy …
Faculty Profile
Louise HarpmanLouise Harpman is the founder and principal of Louise Harpman__PROJECTS whose work includes architectural design, urban design, mapping, and research. She is the director of the zeroMicro™ applied research consortium, focusing on net zero energy buildings …
Alumni In Action
Joseph JarrinOver a decade ago, when Joseph Jarrin was studying for his MPA at Wagner, he was an intern in the budget office at New York City’s Department of Transportation (DOT). Although he didn’t stay at the agency after his internship, his career has come full …
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Event Recap: Careers in Labor Rights Panel… Services and the NYU Wagner Labor Initiative hosted a Careers in Labor Rights panel for a thought-provoking … Event Recap: Careers in Labor Rights Panel …
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Twenty-Something: Down and Out in the Other America?In recent years the factors influencing young people's transition to adulthood have become much more problematic. This edited collection of papers from Pennsylvania State University's fifth annual Family Symposium explores the main issues involved in this …
Faculty Profile
Shantae EdwardsShantae J. Edwards is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. As a social entrepreneur, empowerment speaker and impact coach for the last 11 years, Shantae J. is committed to …
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Coryn Grange (MPA 2021)Advancing democracy and voter engagement is at the heart of Coryn Grange’s (MPA 2021) work. As a current research associate with the Voting Rights Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law and a former Parke Fellow with NYU Democracy Project at …
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Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner to be Distinguished Visiting Urbanist at NYU WagnerSyracuse, NY, Mayor Stephanie A. Miner will serve as Distinguished Visting Urbanist at NYU Wagner in the spring of 2018 after the conclusion of her term in office. “Serving as Mayor of Syracuse has been the greatest privilege of my professional life and I …
Capstone Projects
Determining and Increasing the Impact of World Learning's Global UGRAD ProgramThe Capstone team conducted an independent evaluation of the impact of World Learning's Global Undergraduate Global (UGRAD) Exchange Program for East Asia and the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere on its alumni. The team created an evaluation toolkit and …
Stories
How a Wagner Associate Dean Helped Bring the AIDS Crisis to the Big Screen… on to fame and fortune. Instead, he was inspired to switch careers entirely, from acting to public service. Buddies , …
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Alumni Spotlight: Brittany Edghill (MPA-PNP 2022)… how intentional inclusion efforts can open doors, propel careers, and strengthen academic and research communities. My …
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Student Spotlight: Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service? There are, of course, so many reasons – being able to live in New York, the incredible faculty, and the unique classes on offer – but I think that one “eureka” moment came sometime while I …
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Two NYU Wagner Alumni Named to City & State's 2025 50 Over 50 List City & State ’s 2025 50 Over 50 list honors leaders who have dedicated decades to shaping and improving communities across New York. This year’s honorees include two NYU Wagner alumni whose impactful work in public affairs and social services has …
Alumni In Action
Theresa JenkinsonWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to combine my interest in management, strategy, and public service in a program that was committed to innovation and impact. Its location and role in the New York community also provided …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Named to City & State's 2025 Above & Beyond: Women ListCity & State ’s 2025 Above & Beyond: Women list honors trailblazing leaders whose work has significantly impacted New York communities. Among this year’s honorees are two NYU Wagner alumni, Elisabeth Wynn and Lourdes Zapata, who have made remarkable …
Alumni In Action
Michael PatulloWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? Wagner's emphasis on the intersection between theory and practice very much appealed to me, as was the opportunity to take classes across a wide range of subject areas—from urban policy to quantitative …
Faculty Profile
Chani A. CorderoLieutenant Colonel Chani A. Cordero is the Chief Operating Officer for Presidio of Monterey Health Services she is directly responsible for the day to day operations and improvement of several primary care clinics and responsible for creating patient care …
Alumni In Action
Satish ChandraWhat do you do in your current role? I work for Ministry of Mines, Government of Afghanistan as the Business Process Reengineering Advisor. I advise the Ministry on the process simplification and restructuring of performance based key business processes, …
Alumni In Action
Claire Hsiang MarxCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As a strategist, I work closely with UWNYC's executive leaders in conceiving, developing, implementing, and resourcing new programming in response to NYC's needs and also in the wake of the pandemic. …
News
Wagner Career Services and International Student Society speak on the future of workOn February 3, 2023, the NYU Wagner Office of Career Services (OCS) partnered with the Wagner International Student Society (WISS) to host a networking lunch and workshop for Wagner students. Students from across NYU Wagner’s diverse degree programs …
Alumni In Action
Royce NittaCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As Strategic Initiatives Manager, I sit at the intersection of business strategy, human-centered design, and social innovation. In my role, I oversee the development and implementation of strategic …