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Mat SandersWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? As a Louisiana native, I developed a deep and personal interest in the post-Hurricane Katrina recovery and redevelopment of my home state. Ultimately, I felt I could make the best, most long-lasting impact by …
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CitiesCities—how they function, what they mean for people’s lives, and the systems and policy areas—fundamentally shape the urban environment. In courses that focus on cities, you will learn about broad sets of analytical, policy, and management skills to …
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Leading Large Scale Change in Government … such challenges, providing them with the insights, learning and the collegial support that will help sustain their work over time. Promote further learning about how successful complex change initiatives are …
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In Memoriam: Professor Dennis C. SmithIt is with the greatest sadness and regret that we note the passing of Dennis Smith, longtime NYU Wagner faculty member, colleague, and friend. Dennis, who died July 27 after a lengthy bout with cancer, was a leading, beloved citizen of the Wagner …
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Alejandro MartinezHow did you find your first post-NYU Wagner job? I graduated as the COVID pandemic was starting (May 2020) and was disrupting New York and New Yorkers in multiple ways. I immediately started looking for opportunities where I could contribute with my …
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Dual DegreesNYU Wagner offers dual degrees in partnership with several other NYU schools. Adding a master's degree in Public Administration or Urban Planning to an existing program helps you learn the critical skills to enhance the impact you'll have on the world. …
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Student Spotlight: Glenda Kee (MPA-PNP)Name: Glenda Kee Hometown: Singapore Program and Specialization: MPA-PNP, International Policy and Management Current employment: Teaching Assistant for UPADM-GP 140 Economics for Public Policy 1. Tell us about yourself: I’m Glenda, a …
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CoursesWith over 150 courses to choose from, generally held after 5:00pm, you’ll learn the basics of management, policy, and finance, and be able to dig in deeper into the issue areas you’re passionate …
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NYU Wagner Capstone: The Beginning of a Lifelong Journey From Fieldwork in Mozambique to a Career in Social EntrepreneurshipFor many of us, the idea of making a difference in the world through public service can seem daunting. The problems we face are often complex, multifaceted, and seemingly intractable. Yet for NYU Wagner alumna Alicia Polak (MPA 2001), this challenge was …
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Mayors Across America Draft Urban Future Plans at Smart Cities Institute, a New Convening Hub Created by NYU Wagner and the US Conference of MayorsMayors of eight cities around the country convened at NYU Wagner for a three-day working conference devoted to informing how they can, in the most practical of terms, harness changing technologies to make their cities run smarter. The event was run by the …
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Diego RiañoHow did being in New York City impact your professional journey? Being in NYC grants you access to many kinds of networks. In addition to meeting practitioners in the international development field—my main interest—I also had the opportunity to interact …
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Effect of Financial Incentives and Default Options on Food Choices of Adults With Low Income in Online Retail Settings: A Randomized Clinical TrialImportance Despite recent growth in online redemption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, no previous work has tested the impact of economic and behavioral economic strategies on food purchasing behaviors in an online grocery …
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Student Spotlight: Bonnie Tang (MPA 2024)What motivated you to attend Wagner, a school of public service? Urban Policy is what initially motivated me to attend Wagner! Housing has always been an ongoing discussion in NYC and being a native New Yorker, I’ve always known Wagner as the best school …
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Nick Molinari… great urban spaces such as Bryant Park in Manhattan. Learning more about him at this symposium inspired me to … Prospective students have expressed interest in learning how alumni funded their living expenses and …
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Margaret diZerega… for public service? During my capstone project, I started learning about the issues surrounding prisoner reentry. We … Professor Ingrid Ellen. I would have really benefited from learning about program evaluation from a theoretical …
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Student Spotlight: Jacob Olander (MPA-PNP 2026)… public finance principles. Lastly, I have appreciated learning more about program theory and evaluation, which is … field. It was a fascinating skill-building exercise and learning experience. This semester, I am looking forward to …
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Measuring School Efficiency: Lessons from Economics, Implications for Practice… and large high schools were reorganized into smaller learning communities. The promise of small schools to improve …
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What Do We Know About Housing Choice Vouchers?Congress created the Section 8 Existing Housing Certificate program (now the Housing Choice Voucher Program) in 1974. Unlike previous federal programs that subsidized the creation of place-based affordable housing, the Section 8 program provided vouchers …
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James Stratford… engagement. My advice to students is to be open to learning and adapting. I teach my team and mentees not to be … engage the work, engage the content, and be open to learning. Lastly, stay true to yourself. Dare to show up as …
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The influence of substance use, social sexual environment, psychosocial factors, and partner characteristics on high-risk sexual behavior among young Black and Latino men who have sex with men living with HIV: A qualitative study… contexts in which sexual risk behaviors occurred. Since learning of their HIV infection, the majority of participants …
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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 …