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Alumni Spotlight: Breandan Ward (EMPA 2018)Breandan Ward (MPA 2018), Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Adjunct Professor What initially led you to NYU Wagner, and what has inspired you to continue at NYU as an adjunct? After 15 years in investment banking, I wanted to refocus my work and studies …
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Bereavement Needs Assessment of the NYC Metropolitan AreaWhile Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) Hospice Care provides an extensive array of bereavement resources to loved ones of hospice patients, the organization currently offers only limited grief and loss services to the non-hospice community. As …
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Program OverviewProgram of Study The program of study includes coursework, a preliminary qualifying examination, two comprehensive field examinations, a third-year research paper, regular participation in the NYU Wagner Research Colloquium throughout the degree, and a …
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Creative Courage… in building stronger organizations with greater impacts. … CONTACT For more information on this research please contact Bethany Godsoe . … Creative Courage …
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Post a PositionNYU Wagner’s Career Directory is an online database of full-time and part-time jobs, internships, and fellowships. Login below to post a position and connect with outstanding students and alumni. If this is your first time using the system, see the …
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Student Dejian Zeng Worked in an iPhone Factory in China to See How Workers Were TreatedIt may just be possible that Dejian (Ken) Zeng had a role in assembling your iPhone. He spent six weeks toiling at a Shanghai factory where the ever-popular products are churned out. For Zeng (MPA 2017), whose NYU Wagner specialization is international …
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About Walter Stafford… publication Fall 2017 : Post-publication discussions Contact Chelli Devadutt chelli.devadutt@nyu.edu Donate We …
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Tuberculosis: History and Its DiscontentsBy Kayla M. Foster (MPA 2025) “Underfunded, underdiagnosed, and undertreated.” These are the characteristics of tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) highlighted by Dr. Carole Mitnick as she primed the standing-room only crowd …
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Collective dimensions of leadership: The challenges of connecting theory and methodIn this introductory article we explain the impetus for creating the Special Issue, along with its goals and the process by which we created it. We present a map of the terrain of collective leadership (CL) that builds on earlier frameworks, recognizing …
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NYU Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week, Bridging Global Policy and ResearchAs world leaders converge for Climate Week NYC (Sept 22-29), NYU Wagner is helping to advance understanding of one of the planet's most pressing issues: the future of the Amazon rainforest. At the heart of Wagner's involvement is Associate Professor Salo …
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Defining and Demonstrating Purpose: Performance Measurement and ManagementSauti Yetu (SY) is a community-based nonprofit in the South Bronx. Their Girls Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (GELI) aims to empower African immigrant girls through academic tutoring, facilitated peer connections, and holistic support. The Capstone …
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ZOOM IN THE CLASSROOM The videos from Wagner students, plus the resources and contacts below, will help you get the most out of your online course experience and using Zoom. … CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE Learn the ins and outs of classroom etiquette—from minimizing background noise …
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The Fair Housing Act Today: Current Context and Challenges at 50As is true for most legislation, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) was a product of its time; the legislation’s content, and even passage, was formed by dominant issues in housing markets and the country at that time. The context shaped the goals of the FHA and …
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The Financial Benefits of Adopting NSTIC-Aligned Identity SolutionsWhen every website requires users to create a different username and password for online access, remembering login information can be challenging. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) believes users should be able to reuse the same …
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Stephanie ChrispinWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? Wagner was the only graduate program that allowed me to continue working while taking substantive, professionally-relevant courses. I also loved the cross-pollination among students with different …
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‘I was reminded of the importance of representation.’This post is part of an ongoing series of student reflections on equity, diversity, and inclusion in public service. Yasmine Ali (MPA-PNP 2018) Many cities around the United States—including New York—saw an increase in hate crimes and bias-related …
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Atzimba Baltazar-MaciasWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to specialize in policy analysis and Wagner’s approach to policy, focused on public service, suited perfectly with my interests. Wagner offered me a scholarship that allowed me to pursue my …
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Adam EcksteinWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? Wagner offered a perfect blend of what I was looking for in my graduate experience. I wanted to study urban issues from a public policy standpoint, I wanted to study international issues, and I wanted to be …
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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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Application Deadlines & Process … Action: December 11 Round 2: February 23 Please be sure to contact the corresponding NYU school (e.g. NYU Stern) for …
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Carbon pricing & innovation in a world of political constraints… in U.S. Policy-Making .") (By invitation only; please contact Gernot Wagner or the NYU Wagner events team with any …
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Guide for Wagner Working ParentsLast Updated: March 19, 2020 General Guidance Embrace flexibility: seek flexible deadlines and flexible working hours. We will support you in what you need to do. Consider taking charge of your calendar: blocking dedicated time for dedicated things …
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Lilian LiuWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? My undergraduate degree was quite theoretical and I wanted a master’s degree that was more hands-on and could provide me with skills to bring to the job market. I was interested in the public-private space so …
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PADM-GP.4217
Accountability in Humanitarian AssistanceThis short course will explore the concept of accountability within humanitarian intervention. In particular it will look at the contemporary significance of accountability for humanitarian response – when and why it has become an important concept for …