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Healthcare's Workforce Crisis Demands Radical, Reasoned ResponsesIn the spring issue of Frontiers of Health Services Management, healthcare leaders shared their digital strategies, many of which responded to the pandemic's challenges. However, technology is not a panacea for workforce shortages and challenges. …
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NYU Wagner honors 375 graduating students at 2018 ConvocationIn a time when, as Dean Sherry Glied put it, “well-funded propaganda machines pump out click-bait headlines, and partisans of all stripes shout ‘fake news!,’” the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at NYU proudly heralded the success of …
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NYU Wagner Announces Master of Science in Public Policy (MSPP) Degree ProgramIn today’s complex world, a wide array of skills are needed to have an impact on public policy, from knowledge of economics and the context of policy, to a strong set of quantitative abilities. And as state, city, and federal governments generate more and …
Capstone Projects
Improving NYC Schools through Innovative Best PracticesUnder the outdated "industrial model" of education utilized in New York City public schools, many students are ill prepared for the challenges they are faced with when they enter the work force. To partially mitigate these problems, the NYC Department of …
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Two Wagner Community Members Named 2025 APPAM Equity & Inclusion FellowsMarilu Aguilar (BA-MPA 2026) and Maribel Fernandez (MPA-HPAM 2025) were named Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Equity & Inclusion Fellows for 2025. The Equity & Inclusion Fellowship provides undergraduates, graduate students …
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Convocation 2016: Keynote Speaker Nancy PelosiU.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi addresses the graduating class of 2016. …
Alumni In Action
Janelle M. SauzCan you share your journey into Kaiser Permanente? What initially drew you to this field, and how did your time at NYU Wagner shape your path? My journey at Kaiser Permanente started November 2018 when I was a first-year graduate student at Wagner. The …
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Accepting Your Offer US 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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Opening Doors and Building Capacity: Employing a Community-Based Approach to SurveyingAlthough many community-based initiatives employ community residents to undertake door-to-door surveys as a form of community mobilization or for purposes of needs assessment or evaluation, very little has been published on the strengths and weaknesses of …
Faculty Profile
Carla Jackie SampsonCarla Jackie Sampson is a Clinical Professor and Director of the Health Policy and Management Program and online Master of Health Administration Program at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service (NYU Wagner). Her research …
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Health Equity Today: The Place PrincipleOn Friday, February 7, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted its annual Health Equity Today event. The topic of this year’s panel discussion was The Place Principle, an exploration of how geographic location can impact access to healthcare, availability of resources, …
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Valentina MelikhovaVal Melikhova is a Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Val’s focus lies in helping create education and public service impact through data analysis, research, and human-centered design. As a …
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MICHAEL DUFFYMichael Thomas Duffy is a manager with extensive experience in the public, private and non-profit sector; currently he is the President of the Great Oaks Foundation, whose mission is to give students access to a quality education through High Dosage …
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Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Maguire (MPA 2018)In the Spring 2024 Global Public Service Newsletter, the Wagner Office of International Programs connected with Wagner alumnus, Andrew Maguire (MPA 2018) . Where do you work? Describe your current job. I currently serve as Deputy Director of Global …
Capstone Projects
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Health SystemThe residency consisted of two six-week rotations at each of the four system hospitals. At each site, the Resident was introduced to a new area of hospital administration under the mentorship of executive and/or senior management. Each site offered a …
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Wagner Alumni are Celebrated as Black New York TrailblazersTwo NYU Wagner alumni, Farah Louis (MPA 2018) and Jennifer Jones Austin (EMPA 1996), have been named in City & State’s Power of Diversity: Black 100 which recognizes Black trailblazers in New York. The list of honorees represent every corner of New York’s …
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Liz DeMatteisLiz DeMatteis is a Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Liz is a dynamic leader with experience across a wide range of health tech firms. From her 20+-year career, Liz brings broad perspective …
Alumni In Action
Joycee JacobTell us about your career trajectory before, during, and after the program. Ten years ago I started my career in Healthcare Administration as a Manager at NYU Langone Health and worked my way up to Director. During the program, my role expanded to …
Alumni In Action
Kris MordecaiCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I lead finance and administration for the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP.org), the largest anti-LGBTQ violence organization in the country. We work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …
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MPA-MS, Applied StatisticsTotal credits required: 64 (30 MPA + 34 MS) Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy [30 credits] Public Policy Analysis Specialization 12 Core credits CORE-GP 1018 Microeconomics (3) CORE-GP 1020 Management & …
Alumni In Action
Mamta PrakashWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? It felt right from the moment I walked in to the info session - from Wagner's dedication to public service to the collegial vibes. My three main reasons for choosing Wagner were its dedicated and brilliant …
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Lauren BarancoWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? Practical, real life experience. New York City was the ultimate laboratory and classroom, with some of the greatest experts practicing at Wagner. Being a school for Public Service made it stand out among …
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Sophie PauzeSophie Pauze is Senior Director, Strategy & Impact at the NYC Health + Hospitals Office of Behavioral Health. Her cross-functional leadership role spans strategic planning, workforce development, external affairs, and performance and project management, …
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Which program is right for me?Having trouble deciding which program is for you? We’ve listed some of the key features of our degree programs below. As always, please reach out to our Admissions Staff with any questions you may have. Details Master of Public Administration degrees (PNP …