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In a Published Essay, Professor Iskander Explores Mid-Century Deportation Operation that Targeted Mexican ImmigrantsIn the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign vows to initiate large-scale deportations, NYU Wagner's Natasha Iskander has coauthored a fascinating piece that looks back at a mid-1950's operation the press dubbed "Operation Wetback," a federal …
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Contribution Volatility and Public Pension ReformIn the wake of the economic downturn of 2008–2009, researchers and policymakers have focused considerable attention on the extent of unfunded liabilities in US public sector pension plans and the implications for the long term fiscal sustainability of …
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The Search for Social EntrepreneurshipResearch on social entrepreneurship is finally catching up to its rapidly growing potential. In The Search for Social Entrepreneurship, Paul Light explores this surge of interest to establish the state of knowledge on this growing phenomenon and suggest …
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Natural Hazards Research & Applications InformationThe terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, resulted in a disaster that was unusual in U.S. experience in a number of ways: the densely developed and populated disaster site (in New York City); the type of buildings and infrastructure that were damaged; …
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Housing & TransportationOFF-CAMPUS HOUSING Many NYU Wagner students choose to live off-campus. Below are resources and information to help in choosing where to live and how to find off-campus housing. NYU's Off-Campus Housing Resources portal International House Where Student …
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On Health Policy and Management (HPAM): mind the theory-policy-practice gapWe argue that the field of health policy and management (HPAM) ought to confront the gap between theory, policy, and practice. Although there are perennial efforts to reform health care systems, the conceptual barriers are considerable and reflect the …
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Feasibility of implementing rapid oral fluid HIV testing in an urban university dental clinic: a qualitative studyBackground More than 1 million individuals in the U.S. are infected with HIV; approximately 20% of whom do not know they are infected. Early diagnosis of HIV infection results in earlier access to treatment and reductions in HIV transmission. In 2006, the …
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Over 200 Participate in 4th Annual Day of ServiceOn Saturday, April 16, over 200 students, staff, faculty, and alumni from the NYU Wagner community joined together in a city-wide day of service. Participants served 16 different organizations throughout NYC, providing nearly 800 hours of service …
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Enhancing Holistic Road Safety in TanzaniaThe World Bank is a global financial institution that issues loans to countries for development programs. The Tanzania Strategic Cities Project (TSCP) of the World Bank aims to improve the access and quality of basic urban services by financing …
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Noelle DamicoThe Rev. Noelle Damico is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She is also a Senior Fellow at the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative, in New York City. She has worked …
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Neighborhood Economics InitiativesSeedco (the Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation), a national community development operating intermediary, creates opportunities for low-wage workers and their families by engaging with community partners and anchor institutions to …
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Neighborhood Economics InitiativesSeedco (the Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation), a national community development operating intermediary, creates opportunities for low-wage workers and their families by engaging with community partners and anchor institutions to …
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Power Through Problem Solving: Latino Immigrants and the Inconsistencies of Economic RestructuringEmployment restructuring is a transformative process that brings about significant changes in how work is organised and experienced. Scholars who study restructuring in industries that employ large numbers of immigrant workers, including construction, …
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Disparities in Access to Revascularization: Evidence from New YorkPurpose: To quantify and compare citywide disparities in the performance of coronary revascularization procedures in New York residents diagnosed with ischemic heart disease (IHD) by the characteristics of the patients and their neighborhood of residence …
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Student Spotlight: Alexander Yu (MUP 2025)Student Spotlight: Alexander Yu (MUP 2025), Pan Asian Student Alliance co-chair Can you share a bit about yourself and what inspired you to attend a school of public service? After graduating college in 2020 from NYU, my first full time job was an …
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Jason P. RichterLieutenant Colonel Jason P. Richter is the Medical Support Squadron Commander and Medical Group Administrator, Aviano Air Base. He leads the medical group’s largest squadron of 143 personnel in eight flights, and is responsible for a $52 million budget …
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Projects - ICISCurrent Projects Through 2023 THE INSTITUTE FOR CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS (ICIS) was established in 1998 with initial funding from the National Science Foundation. ICIS engages in research, education, and outreach in infrastructure, including energy, …
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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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Seth KerrCan you tell us a bit about your job and your job responsibilities? I'm a Leadership Fellow at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Currently, I'm placed with the Office of Sustainability for my final rotation. My main focus is developing the …
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Alumni ALUMNI IN ACTION More stories NYC Transportation Accessibility Quemuel “Q” Arroyo (MPA 2020) joined the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 2021 as the organization's first agency-wide Chief Accessibility Officer. In this capacity, Arroyo leads …