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Undergraduate Offerings Our world is becoming increasingly complex and interconnected—as are the challenges we’re facing. Issues such as urbanization, healthcare, social justice, and inequality call for a new generation of public service leaders who can develop smart solutions …
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The New York Transportation JournalThe lead article for this issue of the Journal presents an interview by Rachel Weinberger of Elliot G. "Lee" Sander, Executive Director and CEO of the MTA, and our former publisher and Director of the NYU Wagner Rudin Center. In his interview with Rachel, …
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NYU Wagner Hosts Cross-Sector Discussion on How Cities are Addressing Climate ChangePartnering with The U.S. Conference of Mayors and The Center for Climate Change and Energy Solutions , NYU Wagner hosted mayors, policymakers, and business leaders of several cities to discuss how they are addressing climate change head-on by reducing …
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The Impact of StateLevel Administrative Procedures on SNAP Participation Rates Among Eligible IndividualsNearly one in eight individuals is enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. However, only one in three eligible individuals actually receives benefits. Participation rates vary widely …
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Alumnus Helps Set Up COVID-19 Testing SiteSamuel Schaffzin (MPA-HPAM 2003) is a Captain in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps and recently returned from a deployment in support of the COVID-19 response where he helped set up a federally-supported, state-run, …
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Richard Buery Chosen as Public Service Fellow at NYU WagnerRichard Buery has been named a Public Service Fellow at NYU Wagner. In addition to leading New York City’s acclaimed Pre-K for All initiative, Buery is a dedicated member of the NYU Wagner community, currently completing his tenure as the school’s most …
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Alumni Spotlight: Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022)Where do you work? I currently work at Dasra, a philanthropic consultancy based in Mumbai, India. Describe your current job. In my role at Dasra, I contribute to the Research and Insights team, specializing in conducting comprehensive research and …
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Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Richard Buery in Conversation with Congressman Hakeem JeffriesBy Alex Fiorille (MPA-PNP) Amidst a growing national movement for bold criminal justice reform, NYU Wagner’s Visiting Urbanist Richard Buery sat down with Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to discuss a path forward. Rep. Jeffries, who represents …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Named to PoliticsNY 2025 Black Power Players ListNYU Wagner alumni Errol Pierre (MPA-HPAM 2013) and Marjorie Parker (MPA 2008) have been recognized on the PoliticsNY 2025 Black Power Players list, an annual feature celebrating Black leaders who are making a lasting impact across New York City and the …
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Obesity: What Policies Address It and How Well Do They Work? Picture yourself at a bodega in Manhattan, stomach grumbling, on the hunt for a quick snack. You reach for a Snickers bar, but your eyes pause on the bright red label on the packaging: LESS HEALTHY. Would that steer you toward a healthier option? How …
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Assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Philippines… (CSR) into their business models. However, there is room for improvement and gaps remain where needs exist. …
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Keith WescottKeith Wescott is originally from northwestern Pennsylvania where he attended Edinboro University and received his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering Administration. After graduating, he worked as a semiconductor engineer at Samsung Austin …
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The Spiral of Nonprofit ExcellenceThis article is adapted from a new book by Paul Light entitled Sustaining Nonprofit Performance: The Case for Capacity Building and the Evidence to Support It, published in 2004 by the Brookings Institution Press. Imagine a nonprofit's life as a journey …
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Student Spotlight: Matthew Carcione (MPA-HPAM 2027)… impacts patient outcomes. While working in the operating room, I saw firsthand how much the administrative and …
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Message From the DeanWelcome to the NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service! I am delighted to serve as the Dean of NYU Wagner during this time of tremendous change and opportunity. I often say, as public servants, we run to the fire. At NYU Wagner, we …
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Organ Donation Beliefs and AttitudesMore than 11,000 people need life-saving organ transplants in the United States. On average, 18 people die every day because of the shortage of organ donors. In New York, organ donors both deceased and living are on a decline while the number of patients …
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Alice ChengWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? After majoring in Biology and working in pharmaceutical research for two years I was looking for a career change. Wagner is one of the best graduate schools in the country for public administration, perfect …
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Making the case for New York City’s age-friendly local business initiativeOver the last few years, the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) has seen how store layout and indifferent service can make older New Yorkers feel marginalized and discourage them from shopping independently. Given the projected growth of the older …
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Additional PER Information for International StudentsNYU Wagner requires all MPA and MUP international students to fulfill the Professional Experience Requirement (PER). The main PER page has information applicable to all students and this page walks you through some of the most commonly asked questions …
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Accessibility advocate Quemuel “Q” Arroyo (MPA 2020) creates change for the MTAThe following article was created by the NYU Alumni Association (NYUAA) as part of their annual Alumni Awards in recognition of University-wide graduates who are making an impact. Quemuel “Q” Arroyo (MPA 2020) was received the NYUAA's Distinguished Young …
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WOMXN + POLITICS… what it means to “have a seat at the table” or “be in the room” when it comes to advocating for a more inclusive …
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Incomplete GradesIncomplete Grades It is the expectation that students will complete all course requirements on time. Students are penalized for failing to meet course requirements as scheduled in the syllabus; papers, homework assignments, and exams not completed by the …
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The Shape of Guaranteed IncomeEven when the economy was humming, before COVID-19 hit, having a steady job didn't guarantee escape from money troubles. At the end of 2019, 16 percent of Americans surveyed by the Federal Reserve reported that they wouldn't be able to cover their bills …