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Wagner Food Policy AllianceMission The Wagner Food Policy Alliance (WFPA) is a coalition of individuals and organizations across the NYU community who are working towards a just and sustainable food system. We hope that by offering helpful resources and opportunities to drive …
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Who is Enrolled in For-Profit vs. Nonprofit Medicare HMOs?We compare the characteristics of enrollees in for-profit and nonprofit Medicare health plans using nationwide data from the 1996 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey. We find few differences in overall health status, limitations in activities of daily …
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Assessment of the Transfer Penalty for Transit Trips: A GIS-based Disaggregate Modeling ApproachTransit riders negatively perceive transfers because of their inconvenience, often referred to as a transfer penalty. Understanding what affects the transfer penalty can have significant implications for a transit authority and also lead to potential …
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Modeling the Effects of Transit System Transfers on Travel Behavior: A Commuter Rail and Subway Case Study in Downtown BostonTransfers can have an important influence on customer satisfaction and on whether many customers find transit service an attractive option. An empirical investigation of transfers from commuter rail to subway in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, is …
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The Roles and Challenges of Intergovernmental Transfers in AsiaIntergovernmental transfers are an important tool of public sector finance in both industrialized and developing countries. Critically examining selected intergovernmental transfers in three large Asian countries-India, Pakistan, and the Philippines-this …
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Victor G. RodwinVictor G. Rodwin is Professor Emeritus of Health Policy and Management at the Wagner School of Public Service, New York University, and Co-Director (with Michael K. Gusmano) of the World Cities Project , a joint venture of Wagner/NYU, the Hastings Center, …
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MPA-JD OR MUP-JD APPLICATION CHECKLISTFill out your online application. Applications for the MPA/JD or MUP/JD dual degree program are only available during the Fall intake. Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed application …
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MPA-MBA APPLICATION CHECKLISTFill out your online application. Applications for the MPA/MBA dual degree program are only available during the Fall intake. Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed application material …
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Strategic Collaboration with NYU-Universidad del Rosario Fellowship WinnersThe Colombian Studies Initiative is pleased to announce the recipients of the first round of Strategic Collaboration Fellowships between New York University (NYU) and Universidad del Rosario (UR), offered to members of both universities. This fellowship, …
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Using Performance Measurement to Improve SustainabilityThe Capstone team worked with Mercy Home for Children, a Brooklyn nonprofit serving the developmentally disabled, to enhance their ability to sustain current and obtain new program funding sources. The team first conducted individual interviews with …
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SUMMER 2022 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWSNiya Ray is a first year MPA-PNP student at NYU Wagner with a specialization in Advocacy and Political Action. She is a graduate of Spelman College where she holds a B.A. in Political Science. During her time at Spelman she was able to work with state and …
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Alumni Spotlight: Hunter Johansson (MPA 2018)Solar Responders (SR), a New York-based nonprofit organization, installs solar power and battery storage in fire stations in Puerto Rico. The organization’s mission was developed in response to the devastation Hurricane Maria caused to the island’s power …
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Student Spotlight: Ishani Shah (MHA 2025)Ishani Shah (MHA 2025), chair of the Wagner Health Network (WHN), aims to make an impact in healthcare equity and accessibility. She has accepted an administrative fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Women’s and Children’s …
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Amy HolmesCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, we advise donors of all different kinds on their charitable giving. As Director of Advisory Services at our New York City location, I oversee a team of six …
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Accept Your OfferUS citizens and permanent residents should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible at fafsa.ed.gov. List "New York University" as a recipient and include our federal school code number 002785 when completing your …
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Coco LimCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As a Program Associate, I get to do a little bit of everything. My tasks include communicating with our Field staff on a daily basis, preparing quarterly financial and narrative reports, providing …
Capstone Projects
Analysis of Caregiver Service Needs and Identification of Potential Funding Sources for Their ProvisionThe Jewish Home and Hospital (JHH) is non-profit nursing home that provides care primarily to senior citizens in need of long-term skilled nursing care. JHH also provides short-term and long-term physical rehabilitative therapy and has a "step down" unit …
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Breaking the Barriers: How Do State Policies Impact HIV Testing Rates?In September 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their ?Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings.? These revised recommendations encourage routine HIV …
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NYU Wagner’s Class of '19 Urged to ‘Dream Big’ at City Center Convocation CeremonyRichard Buery , who led one of New York City’s biggest policy initiatives of recent years—the Pre K for All initiative—told NYU Wagner’s graduating students to push through any deep-seated doubts they may harbor and “dream big” about tackling major public …
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Contemporary Issues in Nonprofit FinanceThere’s a common misperception floating around the public service sector: nonprofit managers have no idea how to run a business. While it may be tempting to attribute the tumultuous financial conditions of many nonprofits to poor management, Associate …
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L Train Closure and MitigationThe L train tunnel between Manhattan and Brooklyn will close fully to trains for 18 months in 2019 to repair extensive damage from Superstorm Sandy. The L has become synonymous with the Brooklyn brand; ridership at Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue station has …
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Eric KimWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was working in NYC government and Wagner had an excellent reputation with my colleagues and peers. I wanted a school that offered a practical, real-world education that I could also fit into my full-time …
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How We Consider ApplicantsWork Experience We value professional experience from all sectors and fields. We believe that professional experience helps students ground their studies in real experiences, enriching discourse and learning in the classroom. In addition to full-time …