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At Capacity: The Need for More Rail Access to the Manhattan CBDThis report examines the relationship between proposed transit system capacity improvements in the downstate metropolitan area, the updated post 9-11 job projections for the Manhattan Central Business District, and regional economic growth. It further …
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Student Spotlight: Julian Mura-Kröger (MUP 2026)In honor of Universal Human Rights Month—and Human Rights Day on December 10, which marks the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—we’re spotlighting the Displaced Migrants Action Group (DMAG) , a student-led organization at NYU …
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Stephen Charney Vladeck Junior Faculty Fellowship2025 Saba Rouhani - NYU School of Global Public Health Developing a measure of relative opioid settlement spending on law enforcement and health 2023 Lauren Taylor - NYU Grossman School of Medicine Urban Public Hospitals and the Creation of Healthcare …
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Lessons Learned from the Buffalo Blizzard: Recommendations for Strengthening Preparedness and Recovery EffortsIn December 2022, the City of Buffalo in Erie County, New York experienced a “generational storm” that claimed the lives of 31 residents and brought activity to a standstill for nearly a week. While the city is no stranger to snowstorms, several factors …
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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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A world without prisons: Improving prisoners' lives and transforming the justice systemCassandra Shaylor and Cynthia Chandler founded Justice Now in 2000. They push hard for prison abolition while advocating for better health care and conditions for prisoners in California's two largest women's prisons. They prioritize the leadership of …
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Telecommuting and the Demand for Urban Living: A Preliminary Look at White-Collar WorkersWith recent advances in communications technology, telecommuting appears to be an increasingly viable option for many workers. For urban researchers, the key question is whether this growing ability to telecommute is altering residential location …
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Retirement Contribution Rate Nudges and Plan Participation: Evidence from a Field ExperimentSimple interventions like changing the default or sending a short message can induce individuals to save more for retirement. However, messages that emphasize high savings rates may increase the amount that savings plan participants save while reducing …
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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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NYU School of Global Public HealthOVERVIEW While we cannot guarantee capacity for Wagner students in NYU School of Global Public Health courses, you are welcome to request registration for an approved course. Request Process If a course you wish to take was not on the pre-approved …
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Online MHA Program CurriculumThis course has two overall goals. The first is to increase participants’ effectiveness in managing and leading individuals and teams in healthcare organizations. This includes addressing issues of equity, diversity and inclusion within organizations and …
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International Student EngagementSTUDENT GROUPS Wagner has 25+ student groups that give you a chance to engage in diverse social, educational, and informational programs. Joining is a great way for you to become more connected and engaged during your graduate school experience. Student …
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The Campaign for Public ServiceFunded by the Carnegie Corporation and the Smith Richardson Foundations, this project is designed to explore and improve the federal government's capacity to address the critical policy questions of the future. The project includes research on everything …
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MPA-MPH with Global Health ConcentrationProfessional Experience Requirement In addition to the credit requirements below, all MPA and MUP students must satisfy Wagner's Professional Experience Requirement (PER) . Dual-degree students waive the MPH's Applied Practice and Integrative Learning …
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Leanna StiefelLeanna Stiefel, Professor of Economics, teaches courses in multiple regression and economics of education. Her areas of expertise are school finance and education policy, applied economics and applied statistics. Some of her current and recent research …
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Alumni Spotlight: Moses Mansu (MPA 2000)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service and how did it impact your understanding of health and healthcare? I relocated from Ghana to the United States and went to work for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau …
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Welcome to NYU Wagner!Gain insight into the student experience by talking to someone who has lived it. Sign up to connect with someone via phone or Skype, or to meet in person for …
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Student Spotlight: Arina Qian (MPA-PNP 2026)In honor of International Education Week, we’re spotlighting the Wagner International Student Society (WISS) —a student-led organization at NYU Wagner that fosters connection, collaboration, and support among international students while promoting …
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NYU Wagner Recognizes Hundreds of Graduating Students at 2017 ConvocationNYU Wagner ushered hundreds of graduating students across the finish line at the 2017 Convocation at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), marking what Dean Sherry Glied heralded as a “momentous achievement” in their public service careers. During their …
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Student Spotlight: Maya Koehn-Wu (MUP 2026)In honor of Universal Human Rights Month—and Human Rights Day on December 10, which commemorates the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—we’re spotlighting the Displaced Migrants Action Group (DMAG) , a student-led organization at …
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NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human DevelopmentOverview While we cannot guarantee capacity for NYU Wagner students in NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (NYU Steinhardt) courses, you are welcome to request registration for an approved course. NYU Wagner students who …
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Incoming International StudentsWelcome to Wagner! As you prepare for the upcoming academic year, we hope the curated information below will help you prepare for your arrival to New York City and NYU Wagner. Visa Requirements Review legal and academic requirements to maintain your …
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Review of: Palestinians in Lebanon: Refugees Living with Long-Term Displacement by Rebecca RobertsN. Iskander …
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The Political Right to Have 'Society in the Bones': The Skill and Brawn of Male Workers in QatarScholars of gender and work have considered the gendered interpretation of embodied skill, and have shown how discourses about gender inform the visibility of skill and the value attributed to it. In their focus on discourse, they have overlooked the …