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Dietary Variety is Inversely Associated with Body Adiposity among US Adults Using a Novel Food Diversity Index. BACKGROUND: Consuming a variety (vs. monotony) of energy-poor, nutrient-dense foods may help individuals adhere to dietary patterns favorably associated with weight control. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine whether greater healthful …
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Kyleigh Russ (MPA 2020) Receives NASPAA AwardKyleigh Russ (MPA 2020), founder of Govern for America, received the 2021 NASPAA Alumni Spotlight Award. During her time at NYU Wagner, Russ was empowered to launch Govern for America, a nonprofit that places diverse college graduates in public sector …
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Decentralization and Local Economic Development Strategies in Latin AmericaThe Capstone team has provided a framework for discussion of a series of case studies on decentralization and local economic development (LED) in Latin America. The case studies are one of the few sources that provide examples of current LED efforts in …
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Increasing Gender Diversity at the FDNYThe Fire Department of New York (FDNY) currently employs almost 12,000 firefighters, but fewer than 1% of them are women. The FDNY is seeking to increase these numbers so that its firefighter workforce will better reflect the diversity of the population …
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Navigating the NYC Child Support SystemHer Justice is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to low-income women in NYC by recruiting and mentoring volunteer lawyers in family, divorce, and immigration law cases. Child support cases are among the most common in NYC Family …
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PADM-GP.2165
Policy Implementation: How Plans, Policies and Projects are Put into Action in the GovernmentThis course examines how government agencies implement plans, policies, and projects under real-world constraints. Government agencies are some of the largest and most consequential organizations shaping contemporary life, especially for the poor. Their …Publication
Government's Greatest Achievements: From Civil Rights to Homeland SecurityGovernment's Greatest Achievement's: From Civil Rights to Homeland Security was designed to understand what the federal government has most actively endeavored to do since World War II, identify the top achievements among its goals, and use its agenda …
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EXEC-GP.2413
Strategic Philanthropy (EMPA)This course will explore the fault lines within the field of philanthropy and prepare students to effectively leverage resources for their organizations. The course will examine different approaches to grantmaking including: social entrepreneurship, …Webpage
Composing Your CareerYou know you want a career with meaning—you want to do work that matters and reflects your values. But do you know in which field and role you want to make an impact, or how to put yourself on track for a meaningful career? You’re not alone. Composing …
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PADM-GP.2413
Strategic PhilanthropyThis course will explore the fault lines within the field of philanthropy and prepare students to effectively leverage resources for their organizations. The course will examine different approaches to grantmaking including: social entrepreneurship, …Stories
‘I was reminded of the importance of representation.’Yasmine Ali (MPA-PNP 2018) Many cities around the United States—including New York—saw an increase in hate crimes and bias-related incidents during the 2016 presidential election cycle. Through the Islamic Center at NYU, I worked with the staff at the …
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High Speed Rail Projects in the United States: Identifying the Elements of Success - Part 2In August 2005, the Mineta Transportation Institute issued the report, High-Speed Rail Projects in the United States: Identifying the Elements for Success. The report noted that since the 1960s, highspeed ground transportation (HSGT) has "held the promise …
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High-Speed Rail Projects in the U.S.: Identifying the Elements for Success, Interim Report” Preliminary Review of Cases and Recommendations for Phase 2The goal of this study, funded by the Mineta Transportation Institute is to identify lessons learned for successfully developing and implementing HSR in the United States. There are very few broad statements that can be made of HSGT in the United States. …
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Student Receives Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant for His Dissertation ProjectThe Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy has awarded a grant to fourth year PhD student Andrew Breck for his dissertation project at NYU Wagner entitled "The Effect of Participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Health and Healthcare …
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NYU Wagner student is an “American Dreamer” – and describes her rise in New York Times.The New York Times editorial board has called for the gathering Trump administration to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a program that temporarily shields some young immigrants from deportation and allows them to work legally. The …
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In-Person Immersion in New York City "Going to immersion and meeting all my professors and students in person was something I was really looking forward to and it solidified that interaction that we have weekly through live classes." Daniel John, Online MHA …
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Race, Poverty, and Federal Rental Housing PolicyThe chapter examines HUD’s complex and, at times, contradictory goals of creating and preserving high-quality affordable rental housing, spurring community development, facilitating access to opportunity, combating racial discrimination, and furthering …
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The Dynamics of Life Stressors and Depressive Symptoms in Early Adolescence: A Test of Six Theoretical ModelsStructural equation modeling was used to compare 6 competing theoretically based psychosocial models of the longitudinal association between life stressors and depressive symptoms in a sample of early adolescents ( N = 907; 40% Hispanic, 32% Black, and …
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Where have all the reinventors gone? How government reform will shape the 2016 electionThe 2016 presidential election will likely feature two tough questions about government reform, writes Paul C. Light. First, should the next president cut federal programs to reduce the power of government, or maintain existing programs to deal with …
Capstone Projects
ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF NYC’S RIGHT TO COUNSEL LAWS ON RATES OF ILLEGAL EVICTIONIn 2017, the City of New York began a five-year, staggered rollout of its landmark Right to Counsel (RTC) legislation, providing free legal representation to tenants facing eviction. While previous studies suggest that RTC lowers eviction rates, …
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Alumni Spotlight: Jake Peña (MPA-PNP 2025)A former Bloomberg Fellow and co-chair of the Association of Latinx Students and Allies in Public Service (ALAS) , Jake Peña’s motivation to make a difference through philanthropy brought him to The New York Community Trust . The Trust is New York’s …
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ADOPTING A PARTICIPATORY APPROACH FOR SETTING ADVOCACY PRIORITIESDay One is a nonprofit organization that partners with youth to end dating abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV) through an empowerment model of community education, supportive services, legal advocacy, and leadership development. Day One’s clients …
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Professor Martha E. Stark Receives NYU's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty AwardNYU Wagner is pleased to announce that Martha E. Stark , Clinical Professor of Public Service and Director of the Management Specialization, is a recipient of New York University’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award for 2022–2023. The Dr. Martin …