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The Color Bind: Talking (and not Talking) about Race at WorkSince the 1960s, the dominant model for fostering diversity and inclusion in the United States has been the “color blind” approach, which emphasizes similarity and assimilation and insists that people should be understood as individuals, not as members of …
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Student Spotlight: Maggie Huang (MUP 2025)Maggie Huang (MUP 2025), chair, First Generation Student Association Can you share a bit about yourself and what inspired you to attend a school of public service? I’m a born and raised New Yorker, so I’ve spent my entire life being immersed in a built …
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Alumni Spotlight: AiLun Ku (MPA 2008)When AiLun Ku (MPA 2008) talks about her legacy, she doesn’t focus on her many accomplishments, or the prestige that comes with them. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of relationships and leaving a legacy grounded in kindness. When her children look …
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The Port Authority Region and Foreign Exports: Prepared for the Centennial Symposium of The Port Authority of New York and New JerseyDuring the past hundred years, the Port Authority region has undergone a dramatic transformation, from an economy based on manufacturing to one tied to advanced business services. This report highlights the way in which services have emerged as the …
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ACA-Driven 11th Edition of "Jonas & Kovner's Health Care in America" Provides Readers with Guide for Changing Market… of the 11th Edition and its new features, along with video interviews with the editors, a Q&A with the chapter …
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How to Be an Effective Activist: 90-Minute Training in Nonviolent Action Draws 400Amid increased grassroots protests nationwide since the 2016 elections, about 400 students and others came together for a 90-minute training on nonviolent action hosted by NYU Wagner and the school's Taub Professor of Practice in Public Service and …
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Alumni Spotlight: Handaa Enkh-Amgalan (MPA-PNP 2019)Handaa Enkh-Amgalan (MPA-PNP 2019) first applied to NYU Wagner after being drawn in by the school’s mission of public service. She was looking for a program that would provide her with structured knowledge of both US and international policy, and Wagner …
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Additional InformationAbout NYU Wagner NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service prepares public service leaders to translate ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact on the public good. Our faculty’s research changes the way people frame, …
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Announcing the 2021 Herbert Roback Scholarship WinnersThe late Herbert Roback was a highly respected public servant. During his 34-year career, he encouraged talented and promising students to consider lifetime careers in the public service. To honor Mr. Roback, his family and friends established the Herbert …
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NYU Wagner Team Takes Third Place at UCI Health - Cornell Sloan National Case CompetitionIn late March, the 5th annual UCI Health - Cornell Sloan National Case Competition brought top graduate students together to tackle real-world healthcare challenges. Among 40 competing teams, the NYU Wagner team secured third place, earning national …
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Allen ZerkinAllen J. Zerkin has been an Adjunct Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service since 1988, teaching courses on negotiation and conflict management. He also teaches, annually, a course on negotiation and conflict …
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Career Resources for International StudentsON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT Got an on-campus job or want to learn more about if you can work at NYU? Review the information based on your F-1 or J-1 status for all the needed details. On-Campus Employment Information OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT If you want to work …
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City Health Dashboard Expanding to 500 More CitiesThe City Health Dashboard—an innovative health data visualization tool created by the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Medical Center and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at NYU in partnership with the National Resource …
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Projects - ICISCurrent Projects Through 2023 THE INSTITUTE FOR CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS (ICIS) was established in 1998 with initial funding from the National Science Foundation. ICIS engages in research, education, and outreach in infrastructure, including energy, …
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Learning Leadership in Action: NYU Wagner Students Visit City Hall for Experiential InsightUndergraduate students in NYU Wagner’s Management and Leadership (UPADM-GP 103) course recently stepped beyond the classroom walls to engage with public service in real-time through a site visit to New York City Hall. Now an annual tradition, this …
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David Sandman, Ph.D., Named President and CEO of New York State Health Foundation Following a nationwide search, the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) Board of Directors unanimously selected David Sandman, Ph.D., as the Foundation's next President and CEO. Dr. Sandman has been the Foundation's Senior Vice President since …
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Student Spotlight: Abdulla Alhussam (MPA)By Alex Fiorille (MPA) Name: Abdulla Alhussam Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) NYU Wagner Degree Program and Specialization: (MPA-PNP) 1. Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Dubai during a time of great infrastructure growth. …
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5 takeaways: What Americans want from government reformAs 2021 comes to a close, President Biden can point to some achievements and plenty of obstacles in his bigger government, more services agenda. NYU Wagner Professor Paul Light’s new GovLab analysis suggests that Biden must take action toward government …
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FALL 2022 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWSJahmair Stewart is a full-time MPA-PNP candidate specializing in Public Policy Analysis at NYU Wagner. Previously, he received his BA in communications from Georgia State University. As he pursues his Master’s, Jahmair works as a graduate assistant at NYU …
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NYU Wagner’s 7th Annual Day of ServiceDuring the spring semester, NYU Wagner students across the country came together to participate in the annual WagnerCares Day of Service. In addition to service projects in New York City, alumni in the Bay Area, Washington DC, and Los Angeles …
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U.S. Financial Diaries What do Turkey, Chile, Mexico, and the United States have in common ? Among the world’s developed countries, they top the list of those with the greatest income inequality. Perhaps that doesn’t come as a surprise: We’ve all heard that “the rich are …
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Cuong NguyenTell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization and position responsibilities, as well as any relevant volunteer or entrepreneurial activities? I am the Senior Manager of Talent and Administration at …