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Alumni Spotlight: Gavin Silber (MUP 2015) Name: Gavin Silber Program: Master of Urban Planning, 2015 Current employment: Program Co-Director at the Bertha Foundation “There are few cities in the world like New York that provide exposure to people and organizations from …
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NYU Wagner Capstone Expo Showcases Student Innovation in Public Service… their final projects through visually engaging posters and 3–5 minute overviews, sparking meaningful conversations with …
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Transitioning to a Solar-Powered Bus Fleet: Gauging the Potential of Solar Power in the MTA’s Zero-Emission Fleet TransitionRecognizing the urgency of a changing climate, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint. On Earth Day 2023, the MTA announced a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2040. To …
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Simplifying Children's Medicaid And SCHIPThe states have implemented the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in a variety of ways. We describe these choices and estimate the resulting enrollment impacts. Many widely adopted policies, including mail-in applications and twelve- month …
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Working at WagnerNYU Wagner values the multiple perspectives that a diverse community brings to policy discussions, and we emphasize the importance of including a wide range of opinions, perspectives, and experiences to address issues of public importance. We are …
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Melissa BeckMelissa M. Beck is the inaugural executive director of the Sozosei Foundation. She has 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, having managed and grown large-scale nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Before she joined the Sozosei …
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International AlumniFind out what your employment options are, what you need to travel back into the US if you're staying on to work, and alumni resources to keep you connected to NYU. OGS Alumni …
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Where to LiveNYU OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING RESOURCES NYU offers helpful information to support your housing search through their Off-Campus Housing Resources , including an exclusive housing and roommate search tool, and links to various tips, tools, and resources. Note: …
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How Does Power Shape Our Perception?Professor Joe Magee describes his research on how power affects one's ability to consider others' points of view and opinions, using Hurricane Katrina as a case …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Named to City & State's 2025 Above & Beyond: Women ListCity & State ’s 2025 Above & Beyond: Women list honors trailblazing leaders whose work has significantly impacted New York communities. Among this year’s honorees are two NYU Wagner alumni, Elisabeth Wynn and Lourdes Zapata, who have made remarkable …
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Warner A. FiteWarner Fite an Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner. Warner also maintains a group of nonprofit clients and was a Principal of Public Equity Group (2016 to 2020), a boutique consulting firm that serves foundations and nonprofit …
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Seung Hyun MoonGrowing up in Korea, Seung Hyun Moon (MPA-HPAM 2006) would have never imagined where his career would take him. Once a burgeoning physician, Moon then graduated from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with an MPA degree in health …
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EXPANDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENTCitizens Committee for Children of New York (CCCNY) is a New York City-based nonprofit that advocates for policies that enhance the lives of young people. CCCNY enlisted a team to develop strategies to enhance its civic engagement techniques, widen the …
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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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Paula LuffPaula is the Director of Sustainability Research and Engagement at DSC Meridian Capital, where she is responsible for integrating sustainability within the investment process and leading DSC Meridian’s engagement with portfolio companies on sustainability …
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Media Attention and the Demise of Agency Independence: Evidence from a Mass Administrative Reorganization in BritainWhen administrative agencies are terminated, do they quietly fade from public view? On the one hand, the terminated agencies may have weak issue networks and agency reputations allowing them to lose public salience. On the other hand, strong issue …
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WAGTalk: Erica Foldy, "Embracing Ambivalence"Professor Erica Foldy outlines how she learned to stop worrying and love contradiction, noting that one can learn more about complex policy problems by acknowledging various sides of an …
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PNP - SI3 - Checksheet… III. CAPSTONE [3 credits] To be eligible for Capstone , all students must have: earned at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, declared a specialization, fulfilled the … &II CORE-GP: 1011, 1018, 1020, 1021, 1022; AND 2 of the 3 specialization required courses: PADM-GP 2132, 2145, 2311 …
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The utility of social capital in studies on health determinantsSocial capital has become a popular subject in the literature on determinants of health. The concept of social capital has been used in the sociological, political science, and economic development literatures, as well as in the health inequalities …
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Welcome Reception: Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Iris WeinshallOn January 23, 2025, NYU Wagner welcomed its 2024–25 Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Iris Weinshall with a reception in the Faculty Seminar Room. Weinshall, a Wagner graduate herself, is the chief operating officer of the New York Public Library and has …
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Four NYU Wagner Alumni Named 2025 City & State Nonprofit TrailblazersIn City & State’s 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers list , four NYU Wagner alumni were recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the community. Alexandros Hatzakis (MPA-PNP 2013), chief operating officer and associate executive director, FPWA In …
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Wagner Global Government Network (WGGN)MISSION The Wagner Global Government Network (WGGN) aims to connect and empower NYU Wagner students who are passionate about public service and have relevant experience. Our mission is to facilitate collaborative contributions to the development of …
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Health Policy Analysis Specialization … Students in the Analytics Track must also complete 3 additional credits from any of the following areas: …
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Laura GaleLaura is a leadership development practitioner and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner. Laura runs an independent consulting practice, Nightingale Coaching & Consulting, where she works as a facilitator, coach and change …