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Mobility and the MetropolisIn a 2011 public opinion poll, The Pew Charitable Trusts asked Americans how important they thought a number of factors were in determining whether people in the United States get ahead or fall behind economically. More than 80 percent of respondents …
Alumni In Action
Peter Grace… Tell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly … families and others committed to sharing, learning about, and celebrating Jewish and Christian traditions. … my second year at Wagner, and in the process learn more about her research in area of affordable housing and …
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Do Public Schools Disadvantage Students Living in Public Housing?… and socially disadvantaged neighborhoods, we know little about the characteristics of the schools serving students in …
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Alumni Spotlight: Jessica González-Rojas (MPA 2003) … gaining an advocacy manager position, she began thinking about next steps in her career, which ultimately led her to … progressive—I would argue perhaps radical—but it's really about centering communities that have never had a voice and … and why are you qualified to take on this role? Think about the whole ecosystem of roles you can play to create …
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NYU experts address issues for tackling opioid crisis from wide range of perspectivesOn February 15, NYU Law’s Health Law and Policy Society (HLPS) and Student Advocates for Empowerment through Harm Reduction (SAFER) hosted a panel discussion called “ Combating the Opioid Crisis .” Sherry Glied, Dean of NYU Wagner, participated on the …
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Outsourcing by Nonprofit OrganizationsThis chapter examines the issue of when nonprofits should choose to employ their own staff or house their own operations, versus contracting out tasks and activities to other suppliers. Various examples are offered of nonprofits decisions that may be …
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Student Spotlight: Ceinna Little (MUP 2024)… in California doesn’t help), but I was just in awe about how a city that was once deemed “the most dangerous … you also work at St. Nicks Alliance. Can you share a bit about your responsibilities or projects you have worked on? I … can reach out to the development department to learn more about that leg of the organization. You are the chair of NYU …
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Mayors Say They're at Forefront of Government Responsiveness… under-count in Mayor John Giles’ city of Mesa, AZ, about 100 miles from the Mexican border, and with that, he …
Alumni In Action
James Stratford… full self in any space. I remember vividly being excited about going to school after work because of the magic that … work on Monday morning. That was something I truly valued about NYU Wagner. In our mindfulness seminar, we focused on …
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FALL 2021 DEMOCRACY FELLOWS… Kartika Fuentes is a Bronx native and is passionate about replacing oppressive institutions with life-affirming … Politics with a minor in Economics. She is passionate about women’s rights, voting rights, and affordable housing. …
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Student Spotlight: Liliana Flanigan (MPA-PNP 2026)In celebration of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining a light on the Association of Latinx Students and Allies in Public Service (ALAS) —a student-led organization at NYU Wagner that builds community and advances professional …
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Student Spotlight: Brian Charles (MHA 2023)… me envision why this is so important. Everyone talks about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which has … workplace. Another area I had very little knowledge about was the impact of government policy on the industry. I … with Montefiore Health System. Can you share a bit about your responsibilities, any exciting and/or challenging …
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UN Economic and Social Council forum brings together youth leadership on sustainable development… forum, “Corporations want to know what youth are concerned about.” During the forum’s keynote address, Salina Abraham, … That, to me, is key to our mission; public service is not about the orderly and the static, but rather about the chaotic, the messy, and the ever-changing. This is …
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Forum Explores Financial Squeeze Facing Nonprofit Human-Services Sector… and it gives us an opportunity to have a real discussion about the state of New York's nonprofit human services …
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Advisement & Resources… advisor, a good first point of contact for questions about your program's curriculum are the Program and … your program. They can also assist you with questions about policies and procedures. Your program advisor is …
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ALUMNI e-Newsletter… in the Alumni in Action page on our website. Learn about all the ways you can stay connected to the Wagner …
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Wemimo Abbey (MPA 2015) is driving economic justice by creating a more equitable credit building systemThe following article was created by the NYU Alumni Association (NYUAA) which celebrated Wagner alumnus Wemimo Abbey (MPA 2015) and Samir Goel (STERN 2016) with the 2022 NYU Alumni Changemaker of the Year award . Wemimo Abbey (MPA 2015) and Samir Goel …
Alumni In Action
Yulia MarushevskaWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I was looking for new experiences and networks. I applied to NYU because of its long history of teaching, the multinational environment and the fact that it cooperated with such a strong European …
Alumni In Action
Thalia Washington… Tell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly …
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Pre-ArrivalThe Office of Global Services (OGS) provides comprehensive information and advising on the process of getting a Visa and I-20 for your studies at Wagner. Review this information to ensure you have taken all of the necessary steps to prepare for your …
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Taxing Over Tax Limits: Evidence from the Past and Policy Lessons for the FutureIt is generally thought that across-the-board tax limits, white encouraging fiscal restraint, create hardships for jurisdictions with above average and uncontrollable needs. Because of the recent imposition of most limits, the conclusion is difficult to …
Capstone Projects
Best Practices: Creating Diversity through Volunteer Recruitment and RetentionFree Arts NYC is an organization that delivers creative arts programs directly to low-income, homeless, abused, and neglected children. Volunteers act as mentors and create an environment for the children to express themselves through art projects. The …
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A New White Flight? The Dynamics of Neighborhood Change in the 1980s… and other disciplines intersect to answer questions about today's immigrants. In Part I, leading scholars examine …
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The WINGS Project: Modeling intervention effectiveness for high-risk womenThis study evaluates the effectiveness of two strategies�communication and condom skills training�for increasing condom-protected sex in a sample of 510 high-risk women ages 17 to 61. Baseline and 3- and 6-month postintervention interview data were …