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The Civil Service and National Security Personnel Improvement ActIt was twenty-five years ago that this Committee took up the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. That statute reflected an effort to modernize a personnel system that had not been reformed since 1946, and addressed many of the issues embedded in this bill. …
Capstone Projects
Integrating Social Determinants in a 30-Day Congestive Heart Failure Readmission Assessment ToolAffiliated with two Ivy League medical schools, New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) is one of the largest hospitals in New York City. Of NYP’s 44,764 patients discharged from January – May 2015, 3,509 (7.8%) were readmitted within 30 days. Among the …
Alumni In Action
Julian MetcalfHow did you find your first post-Wagner job? I had a great call with an alumna at Moody’s Investor Service. She told me about a new team they had created for which they were looking to add a member in San Francisco. After a few months, I was back on the …
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As Trump Administration Begins, NYU Wagner Panel Looks at Prospects for Continued Policy Innovation by City GovernmentsAbout 100 policy makers and thought leaders who work within and across the boundaries of the public and private sectors gathered at NYU Wagner on February 13 to discuss cities’ emerging role as drivers of innovation, both in America and around the world, …
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BA-MPA and BA-MUP with College of Arts and ScienceA four-year liberal arts education makes an excellent foundation for a job in public service, but a master’s degree can give you the professional skills and tools to have an even greater impact. Pursuing two degrees can feel like a long road, but it …
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STAY INFORMED. STAY CONNECTED. STAY ENGAGED.NYU Wagner's doctoral alumni are active scholars doing cutting edge research in many areas of public importance. We are proud of our alumni and their accomplishments. This page provides just a few examples of our distinguished alumni. Jonathan Bauchet is …
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Astrid RodriguezAstrid S. Rodriguez is an educational psychologist, researcher, teacher, and administrator with over 25 years of extensive professional experience, most notably in education administration and project management. Dr. Rodriguez has supported organizations …
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Student Spotlight: Matthew Carcione (MPA-HPAM 2027)Matthew Carcione (MPA-HPAM 2027) Manager of Financial Operations, Perioperative Services at Northwell Health What inspired you to pursue an MPA-HPAM at Wagner, and how has it complemented your experience in financial operations and perioperative services? …
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Assessing New York's Borders NeedsRapidly growing international trade and heightened security requirements are leading to increasingly congested conditions at the border, threatening the economic competitiveness of Upstate New York. In light of these challenges, the Rudin Center for …
Alumni In Action
Ignacio AravenaWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner because of its comprehensive and policy driven focus, which is not very common for a Master of Urban Planning. Here, I got the chance of boosting my quantitative skills while I was also …
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Data Analytics Training Program Draws 60 Enrollees in its Inaugural YearThe inaugural cohort of the Executive Program in Applied Data Analytics includes 60 enrollees from three countries and 11 states—a diverse array of skilled professionals working for local, state, and federal agencies, according to its New York University …
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Professor Jacob William Faber Wins 40 For 40 Fellowship from APPAMNYU Wagner Assistant Professor of Public Service Jacob William Faber has been named as winner of a prestigious 40 For 40 Fellowship , given to outstanding early-career research professionals by the Association of Public Policy Analysis & Management …
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Admissions Events RecordingsPAST EVENTS View recordings of past events and webinars to know more about NYU Wagner. Executive MPA (EMPA) Information Session November 10, 2025 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtual Event Are you an experienced professional ready to elevate your career in public …
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Alexander NiyazovDr. Niyazov is currently the Senior Director, Global Value and Evidence, Pipeline Oncology Team Lead at Pfizer Oncology. In this role, he oversees a team of outcomes researchers who generate evidence to demonstrate the value proposition of early-stage …
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Student Spotlight: Praewa (Wawa) Kulatnam (MPA-HPAM 2025)Praewa (Wawa) Kulatnam (MPA-HPAM 2025) What inspired you to pursue a healthcare management and policy career, and how has your journey evolved since moving to New York? My inspiration comes directly from my grandmother's experience. She suffered from …
Alumni In Action
Astrid C. Del RosarioAs a Managed Care Contract Analyst at Valley Health System, what are your main responsibilities, and how do they impact the healthcare system? As a Managed Care Contract Analyst, I oversee and negotiate NSA (No Surprises Act) claims, ensuring compliance …
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The Dynamics of On-Street Parking in Large Central CitiesFunded by the Federal Highway Administration, the purpose of this report is three-fold: (1) to determine, to the degree possible, the impact that on-street parking has on transportation, development, and land-use; (2) to identify and review …
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PADM-GP.4401
Race, Crime, and Incarceration Policy in the United StatesRecent momentum behind criminal justice reform permitted new discussions concerning incarceration policy and punishment in the United States. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach in examining the role of crime, incarceration policy, and …Faculty Profile
Lauren TaylorLauren A Taylor, MDiv, MPH, PhD studies governance and management of health improvement efforts within the United States and abroad. She worked briefly as a consultant for the Global Fund and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and has since written on the …
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Samantha WhiteSamantha is a Managing Partner with HR Confidential, LLC an HR Consulting Company serving healthcare clients in the northeast region of the US. She is a healthcare industry professional with a 20 year foundation in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, …
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How Brazilian prosecutors enforce labor and environmental laws: The organizational basis of creative problem-solvingBrazil's 8,000 prosecutors sit at the crux of the country's legal system, deciding who gets indicted and sued for common crimes and a wide array of civil violations. In many cases, particularly those concerning the most recalcitrant labor and …