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Racial Disparities in the Diagnosis of Depression Within a Hospitalized Geriatric Population in New York State"Projections suggest that by 2020 depression will become the second leading cause of disease worldwide. The high prevalence of the disease and its associated morbidity and economic burden are major public health concerns. Racial and ethnic disparities in …
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How Do Nonprofits Respond to Regulatory Thresholds: Evidence From New York's Audit RequirementsNonprofits in the United States must comply with various state and federal regulations to maintain their tax-exempt status. Despite persistent calls to increase accountability in the nonprofit sector, there is little research examining the burden imposed …
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WagTalks: Presidential Policy — The Impact on Nonprofits with Jamie Levine DanielHere at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, we are fortunate to have an esteemed faculty of experts whose knowledge spans timely and relevant topics across public service focus areas. As we all seek to navigate the policies of the …
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Alumnus Jason Franklin selected as Chronicle of Philanthropy "40 under 40" honoreeNYU Wagner alumnus Jason Franklin (PhD, 2014) has been named to The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “40 under 40” honor roll of innovators at the intersection of philanthropy and public service. Franklin, whose doctoral work at the Wagner school explored …
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SUMMER 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWSArianna Afsar (she/hers) believes deeply in the intersection of arts and policy. Art changes culture and culture changes policy. As a theater/film performer and composer, Afsar is excited to be finishing up her last year at Wagner to understand the …
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Public Finance and Financial Management - PhDThis field is concerned with the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures surrounding the use of resources and raising of revenues by public and non-profit entities. The primary emphasis is on nonprofit and healthcare …
Faculty Profile
Christopher S. BesserDr. Christopher S. Besser received his PhD in Health Services Research, Management, and Policy at the University of Florida in December 2014. He retired from the US Army in 2022, after 22 years of service as a Medical Service Corps Officer. He has had the …
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Master of Urban Planning Application ChecklistFill out your online application. Entry Term Offered in the Fall semester and the Spring semester Application Deadline Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed application material must …
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Master of Public Administration Application ChecklistFill out your online application. Entry Term Offered in the Fall semester and the Spring semester Application Deadline Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed application material must …
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Social Change LeadershipJennifer Dodge, Amparo Hofmann-Pinilla, Angela Beard and Caitlin Murphy, February 2013. Beyond Foundation Funding: Revenue-Generating Strategies for Sustainable Social Change. Ospina, Sonia. Leadership for Social Change: Contributions for a Contemporary …
Stories
COVID-19 Series: NYU Wagner Alumni in Action - HealthcareOn Thursday, September 24th, NYU Wagner hosted the first in a series of events entitled “COVID-19 Series: NYU Wagner Alumni in Action.” Moderated by Gordon Campbell, Clinical Professor of Public Service and Director of EMPA-Public Service Leaders Program, …
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Predictors of Homelessness from Shelter Request to Housing Stability Among Families in New York CityThis study examined predictors of entry onto shelter and subsequent housing stability for a cohort of families receiving public assistance in New York City. Methods. Interviews were conducted with 266 families as they requested shelter and with a …
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FRENCH HEALTH CARE SYSTEMCanone, François, and Jean Claude Guyot. "Health Policy in France: A Major Issue in the 1978 Legislative Elections." International Journal of Health Services 8, no. 3 (1978): 509-518. Durieux, Pierre, Carine Chaix-Couturier, Isabelle Durand-Zaleski and …
Capstone Projects
NYC Initiative for Children With Incarcerated Parents: A Case for Counting and Tracking Children of Promise"Every day in New York City children face the loss of a parent due to incarceration. Existing research does not account for the numbers, ages, gender or locations of these children, thus impeding the development and implementation of programs and services …
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NYU Wagner Introduces New Specialization in Social Impact, Innovation, and InvestmentAs today’s global challenges become increasingly complex, the need for innovative, sustainable solutions has never been more glaring. Given the world’s population growth, inequitable distribution of essential resources, and exacerbating poverty and …
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Strengthening Fair Trade Monitoring and Evaluation ApproachesGlobal Goods Partners (GGP) is a nonprofit organization and certified fair trade retailer whose mission is to improve the social and economic well-being of women artisans around the world. Working with 30 community-based organizations in 18 countries, GGP …
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Welfare Reform in Miami: Implementation, Effects, and Experiences of Poor Families and NeighborhoodsThe 1996 national welfare reform law introduced a five-year time limit on federally funded cash assistance, imposed tough new work requirements, restricted benefits for noncitizens, and gave states more flexibility to design their welfare programs than in …
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WagTalks: Presidential Policy — Public Education with Domingo MorelHere at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, we are fortunate to have an esteemed faculty of experts whose knowledge spans timely and relevant topics across public service focus areas. As we all seek to navigate the policies of the …
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Edward RogoffEdward G. Rogoff is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and former Dean of the LIU Brooklyn School of Business, Public Administration, and Information Sciences. Dr. Rogoff has served as the Academic Director of the Lawrence N. Field Center for …
News
Professor Paul Light draws American Political Science Association awardNYU Wagner is proud to announce that the 2015 John Gaus Award from the American Political Science Association has been awarded to our colleague and friend Paul Light. The John Gaus Award honors the recipient's lifetime of exemplary scholarship in the …
Alumni In Action
Samuel SchaffzinWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner because I felt it would provide me with the fundamentals that I needed to launch a career in the broad field of public health and healthcare, and across the government, non-profit, and private …
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SPRING 2022 LEAD & PARKE Fellows We are thrilled to announce the Fellows for Spring 2022, who will be working at a variety of organizations involved in pro-democracy and voter access work. …
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MPA-PNP CurriculumSpecialization Focus Areas Tools and Skills Policies and Issues View courses in Advocacy specialization focus areas …
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Wrapping it up in a person: Examining employment and earnings outcomes for Ph.D. recipientsIn evaluating research investments, it is important to establish whether the expertise gained by researchers in conducting their projects propagates into the broader economy. For eight universities, it was possible to combine data from the UMETRICS …