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Designing an Action Book for Religious FacilitiesThe Manhattan Borough President’s Office works on many initiatives important to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Manhattan. As land values rise and memberships decline, many religious congregations throughout NYC struggle to maintain aging …
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Decentralization, Housing Provision, and Spatial Form in Cape TownThe Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a leading resource for key issues concerning the use, regulation, and taxation of land. The Institute engaged the Capstone team to build on a previously conducted overview assessment of metropolitan governance, …
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Defining and Demonstrating Purpose: Performance Measurement and ManagementSauti Yetu (SY) is a community-based nonprofit in the South Bronx. Their Girls Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (GELI) aims to empower African immigrant girls through academic tutoring, facilitated peer connections, and holistic support. The Capstone …
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CMC St. Vincent's Medical CenterWorking directly with the Vice President of Operations, the resident was able to develop and tailor a program that would suit her needs and interests. Subsequently, the resident worked on projects throughout the hospital that exposed her to all aspects of …
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Commencement & Convocation FAQ1. What is the difference between Commencement and Convocation? Commencement is the NYU-wide ceremony held in honor of the completion and/or in anticipation of your fulfilling all academic requirements at the University. The ceremony, held at Yankee …
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Registration ChecklistJanuary 2026 Registration Information Registration for January 2026 begins on Tuesday, October 14. January Term 2026 courses are viewable in the Albert Course Search on Monday, September 22 as part of Academic Year 2025-2026 . Given the intensive nature …
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NYU Wagner Double Major Kelsey Moore Named Valedictorian at CASKelsey Moore, a Double Major in Public Policy at NYU Wagner and Africana studies at the College of Arts & Science, has been named valedictorian of the CAS Class of 2019. The recipient of the Roland P. Beattie Memorial Award (presented to the academic …
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ASSESSING THE EMPOWERMENT OF SUBNATIONAL GOVERNANCE INSTITUTIONS IN ASIA The Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA) is a nonprofit organization seeking to promote inclusive, equitable societies by enriching the understanding of decentralization and localization as complex, cross-cutting, and multi-stakeholder reforms. LPSA …
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Evaluations of School-Based Violence Prevention ProgramsAs youth violence continues to rise in the United States, even when adult crime rates are falling, the search for effective youth violence prevention strategies becomes more urgent. Because of near-universal school attendance by American children (until …
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Resilience and Renewal: Labor unions, inspectors, prosecutors and the enforcement of labor laws in Brazil.What happens to a country’s system of labor laws when its government embraces market-oriented reforms? In a twist on the prediction that labor regulations will be repealed, researchers find that laws remain in place but are not faithfully enforced, a …
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Marc Minor… at NYU Wagner. Under the tutelage of Professor Dennis Smith, my capstone team designed and led a program focused on …
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Professor Thomas D'Aunno honored for research excellence at Academy of Management's 79th Annual MeetingNYU Wagner Professor Thomas D’Aunno received the 2019 Keith G. Provan Distinguished Scholar Award at the 79th annual meeting of the Academy of Management on Aug. 13 in Boston. The prestigious award, sponsored by the University of Arizona Eller College of …
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WSA CommitteesOpportunities to get involved The Wagner Student Association (WSA) has many ways for new and continuing students to get involved! Take a look at some of our exciting committees below. Constitution Review Committee Help us shape how WSA governs by being an …
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Running on Empty: The Operating Reserves of US Nonprofit OrganizationsOperating reserves allow nonprofit organizations to smooth out imbalances between revenues and expenses, helping to maintain program output in the presence of fiscal shocks. We know surprisingly little about why nonprofits might save operating reserves …
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Developing LGBT-Targeted Communication Strategies in African CountriesAll Out is a digital advocacy nonprofit that works with in-country LG ВТ groups around the world to support movements toward equality. All Out provides emergency financial, logistical, and organizational support to affected communities by utilizing …
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Developmental Evaluation Guide for the ECEI Pilot ProgramDay One is the only organization in New York that works with young adults to end dating abuse and domestic violence through community education, supportive services, legal advocacy, and leadership development. Day One is currently piloting its Early …
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Former Governor Christine Todd Whitman Speaks to NYU Wagner StudentsOn Monday, November 9, the former EPA administrator and Governor of New Jersey, Christine Todd Whitman, spoke with board members from NYU Wagner’s Alliance for Climate Change and Environment (ACE) student group , along with the Environmental Law Society …
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UNCDF LED Policy ManualThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is currently creating programs to support local governments in fostering and coordinating economic growth in least developed countries. UNCDF's Local Economic Development Program (LEDP) aims to build …
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Family Planning 2020The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) aims to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted and every childbirth is safe in order to expand the possibilities for women and girls to lead healthy and productive lives. The UNFPA launched Family …
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Urban Local Governance Reform Project in IndonesiaThe Capstone team was responsible for researching a broad range of issues pertaining to decentralization as background for the preparation of a new World Bank loan to support decentralization in urban areas of Indonesia. The Capstone team produced two …
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Organizational TransitionAgricultural Missions, Inc. (AMI) is a 79-year old faith-based ecumenical organization that accompanies rural peoples around the world in their efforts to address the structural causes of impoverishment and injustice in their communities. AMI's leadership …
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If you build it, will they come? Estimating unmet demand for after-school programs in America’s distressed citiesTelephone-survey data were gathered from parents and youth in five of America’s largest and most distressed cities to estimate unmet demand for after-school programs. Unmet demand was conceptualized as a function of low utilization and dissatisfaction …
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Medicaid Redesign and Palladia’s Value PropositionThe Capstone team worked with Palladia to identify their unique value proposition as they negotiate business agreements with the major behavioral healthcare insurance companies covering Medicaid Managed Care enrollees in Harlem and the South Bronx. …