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A US-Colombia university collaboration launches the Colombian Studies: Past, Present, and Futures initiativeDuring the Spring 2020 semester, three Colombian academics delivered presentations about their research through a Faculty Working Group Series that is part of the Colombian Studies: Past, Present, and Futures initiative — a collaboration between scholars …
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Student Groups… in involuntary migration and displacement through events, dialogue, and action. First-Generation Student … fosters inclusive spaces for students and allies through events, advocacy, and organizing that explore public policy … through the lens of economics and finance, offering events on fiscal policy, budgeting, and financial equity. …
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Sandra Goldstein… the DSSD also works to ensure there are plenty of engaging events that bring in additional visitors from the surrounding area. “We just finished a summer with twenty events, including a Beach Boys concert that brought 15,000 …
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Kate HornerWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to be in New York, and I wanted a practical, hands-on degree from a top institution with a diverse student body. Wagner provided that. It enabled me to study international development and human …
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Key Takeaways from the 25th Annual Kovner-Behrman Health ForumThe 25th annual Kovner-Behrman Health Forum provided attendees with the opportunity to hear from an expert panel discussing “The Great Resignation’s” impact on healthcare. The Panel was moderated by Carla Jackie Sampson and featured Anu Ashok (MPA 2004), …
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Emergency Department Use in New York City: A Substitute for Primary Care?For the uninsured and many low-income people, hospital emergency departments (EDs) are a crucial entryway to the health care system. New York City's uninsured-27 percent of the nonelderly population in 1998, up from 20 percent in 1990-rely heavily on the …
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The Shape of Guaranteed IncomeEven when the economy was humming, before COVID-19 hit, having a steady job didn't guarantee escape from money troubles. At the end of 2019, 16 percent of Americans surveyed by the Federal Reserve reported that they wouldn't be able to cover their bills …
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Academic Articles and WritingHow Local Government Can Protect Workers' Rights Even When States Do Not Want Them to: Opportunities for Local Creativity and Persistence Despite Double Preemption , (co-author LiJia Gong), Fordham Urban Law Journal , 2024. State Policy Levers to Fight …
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Meet the OCS Staff … and advising appointments. She also supports projects and events within the Office of Career Services. Daphne brings a …
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Renting in America’s Largest CitiesThe supply of affordable rental housing failed to keep pace with demand in the 11 largest U.S. cities while rents rose faster than household incomes in five of the them. The NYU Furman Center/Capital One National Affordable Housing Landscape examines …
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Prioritizing the Protection of Vulnerable Populations in California, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, and New YorkWhen she began studying at NYU Wagner in 2015, Justine Jacob (MPA 2018) brought her first-hand experiences working in both Palestine and Egypt to her international policy and management specialization. Justine was a global studies major in undergrad, and …
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Risk Communication for Catastrophic Events: Results from Focus Groups… to risk communication in very extreme and catastrophic events, and (2) to obtain risk communication content within … Risk Communication for Catastrophic Events: Results from Focus Groups …
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NYU Wagner Welcomes Richard Buery as Distinguished Visiting Urbanist… (2/20), and Council Member Brad Lander (4/10). The events will take place at NYU Wagner. Stay tuned! …
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LSE Cities Urban Age Conference ReportCities are critical sites for enquiry and action in relation to health and well-being. With up to 70 per cent of the world’s population estimated to be living in urban areas by 2050 1 , global health will be determined increasingly in cities. As Africa …
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Frequently Asked Questions… will also be recognized at the May 2025 graduation events. At Convocation, will there be accessible seating for …
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Approach to Leadership Development… roundtable discussions and conferences, as well as ongoing events and continuing inquiries organized around managerial …
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Alumni Spotlight: Nilbia Coyote (MPA 2011)… by being involved in many research projects and/or events organized by students. How did you determine your …
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Thomas SugrueThomas Sugrue is Silver Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History, Director of the NYU Cities Collaborative and Director of the Metropolitan Studies Program. A leading scholar of urban and suburban America, race, politics, and public policy, …
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John Brademas Center of New York University… films, symposia, exhibition and performance and other events are scheduled to bring perspectives, research, and …
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Recent improvement and projected worsening of weather in the United StatesAs climate change unfolds, weather systems in the United States have been shifting in patterns that vary across regions and seasons. Climate science research typically assesses these changes by examining individual weather indicators, such as temperature …
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The Microfinance Business Model: Enduring Subsidy and Modest ProfitRecent evidence suggests only modest social and economic impacts of microfinance. Favorable cost-benefit ratios then depend on low costs. We use proprietary data on 1335 microfinance institutions between 2005 and 2009, jointly serving 80.1 million …
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Student Spotlight: Ceinna Little (MUP 2024)… share their experiences based on that identity. What past events or initiatives organized by BSA are you particularly … of them. However, it did signify that we should hold more events of that nature since students are definitely … co-sponsors and we hope to partner with them again! Events that I am looking forward to in 2024 are our Black …
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Tax Filing and Take-Up: Experimental Evidence on Tax Preparation Outreach and EITC ParticipationGovernments and non-profits devote substantial resources to increasing take-up of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) through educational outreach. We study a different approach: policies that encourage tax filing. In a large field experiment, we find …
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MPA Student's Encounter with the Former President of Planned ParenthoodBy Zak Hill-Whilton (MPA-PNP) Having arrived late to microeconomics several weeks ago, one of my biggest academic fears came to fruition when I forgot to hand in a homework assignment. As a first-time offender, I was allowed to submit the assignment the …