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Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Maguire (MPA 2018)For the past year, Andrew Maguire (MPA 2018) has been working on his upcoming book Teaching Between the Lines , which focuses on the role of youth development organizations in revealing the “hidden curriculum.” Teaching Between the Lines explores …
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NYU Wagner’s Class of '19 Urged to ‘Dream Big’ at City Center Convocation Ceremony… nation in Nonprofit Management—and No. 1 in the nation in Urban Policy,” he declared. … As consecutive waves, they’ve staffed up non-profits, urban planning firms, social enterprise funds, advocacy …
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#MyWagnerLife: Michael Czaczkes (MPA-PNP)… (@NYUWagner) April 23, 2015 . @NYUWagner Transforming Urban Economies Tim Tomkins of @TimesSquareNYC & Governance … (@urbanamerica87) April 23, 2015 "Transforming Urban Economies"course: http://t.co/6rWnabomO4 +"Governance …
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Student Spotlight: Semina Kosti-Stavri (MPA/MBA 2026)Semina Kosti-Stavri (MPA/MBA 2026), Chair of Wagner International Student Society (WISS) Can you share a bit about yourself and what inspired you to attend NYU Wagner? I grew up in Greece and moved to New York City six and a half years ago. My passion for …
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Paul Tainsh… was somewhat unplanned. He has a master’s degree in urban sociology from the University of Chicago and focused his studies for his MPA at NYU Wagner on urban public policy. He came out of grad school interested in … says. Moving in this direction Tainsh returns a bit to his urban planning roots. He believes there are “a lot of easily …
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Downtown Brooklyn Setting Pace for Innovative Urban Development, Report Finds… Brooklyn became a major destination for innovative urban development, and offering ways to keep it that way. The … titled "Downtown Rising: How Brooklyn Became a Model for Urban Development," states that Downtown Brookyn is setting … said Mitchell C. Moss, Henry Hart Rice Professor of Urban Policy and Planning at NYU Wagner, and Director of the …
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Capstone Projects Exhibited at Lively NYU Wagner Expo… questions of management, finance, policy, health care, urban planning, and applied research in local, domestic, and … U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the China Center for Urban Development, Impact Hub Mexico City, Chevron Liberia, the World Bank South Asia Urban Sector, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the City of …
Alumni In Action
Hunter BlasCan you share your journey into climate technology? What initially drew you to this field, and how did your time at NYU Wagner shape your goals? My journey into climate technology was very recent! The initial start to my career was working in electoral …
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Student Spotlight: JD Mazuera Arias (MPA 2024)As a new Master of Public Administration student and Bloomberg Public Service Fellow, JD is drawing from his personal experience with immigration and enthusiasm for policy to make an impact in Latine community advocacy. Can you share a bit about yourself …
Faculty Profile
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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A Comparative Analysis of Smart Growth Implementation Practices… smart growth as an antidote to the negative effects of urban and suburban sprawl. Smart Growth represents a …
Alumni In Action
Elizabeth OlssonHow would you describe your experience as an NYU Wagner student? I had a positive experience. NYU Wagner helped me explore different perspectives and fields within the social justice space, and helped me to modify my personal theory of change for …
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Thalia WashingtonTell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization and position responsibilities, as well as any relevant volunteer or entrepreneurial activities? I am the Director of Development and External Affairs at …
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A Day in the Life of an NYU Wagner Student: Veronica Manning (MPA-PNP)Starting with work as the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization in New Jersey and ending with class in Washington Square, Veronica Manning (MPA-PNP) describes a typical day in her …
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Seun OwolabiCan you tell us about your employer and job responsibilities? I work in development and fundraising at North Star Fund. As a social justice organization and community foundation, we provide grants in New York City and the Hudson Valley. In my role, I …
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Study Finds New York City's Small High School Reform "Lifted All Boats"… Leanna Stiefel and Amy Ellen Schwartz finds that small urban high schools produced better results than their larger … The article, entitled “Does Small High School Reform Lift Urban Districts: Evidence From New York,” investigates …
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Student Spotlight: Ana Gabriela Cerón-OviedoAna Gabriela Cerón-Oviedo, MPA-PNP 2025 Can you share a bit about yourself and what motivated you to attend a school of public service? I was born and raised in Colombia and moved to New York City to pursue my Master of Public Administration at NYU …
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Career Resources for International StudentsON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT Got an on-campus job or want to learn more about if you can work at NYU? Review the information based on your F-1 or J-1 status for all the needed details. On-Campus Employment Information OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT If you want to work …
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Breandan Ward… employment to health care, culture, sport, business and urban design. This perspective drives my belief in addressing …
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Transitioning from a Legal Career with Hopes of Representing Indonesia on an International StageBy: Katherine Key (MUP) Hailing from Jakarta, Indonesia, Ayu Ariyanti’s (MPA-PNP) plan for the future has taken a few different turns. Ayu studied law in her undergraduate program, and after two years as a trademark legal consultant at an intellectual …
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#MyWagnerLife: Ashley Putnam (MPA-PNP) Starting soon! Follow @AshleyAPutnam and #MyWagnerLife for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life at #NYUWagner pic.twitter.com/qHck7Kh8t7 — NYU Wagner (@NYUWagner) December 5, 2014 Good morning everyone! Looking forward to representing …
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Bennett RathbunWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I was attracted to Wagner's reputation for providing emerging social entrepreneurs, public servants, and change agents with the training and tools they needed to succeed. As an NYC resident with a …
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Advancing gender equality in Sierra Leone’s land sectorTransparency International (TI) is an international, non-governmental organization devoted to combating corruption. Currently, TI has a national chapter in Sierra Leone and is actively working to assess and mitigate the numerous risks involved in the …
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Astrid RodriguezAstrid S. Rodriguez is an educational psychologist, researcher, teacher, and administrator with over 25 years of extensive professional experience, most notably in education administration and project management. Dr. Rodriguez has supported organizations …