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Alumni In Action
Carolyn Gorman… that it became very clear: I was energized by data and research. I came to NYU Wagner because I felt the coursework … working as staff on the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and then for a non-profit … is set up so that the cohort takes almost all of the same courses over an intensive one-year period. Going through the …
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Student Spotlight: Annie Nelson… I observed how assembly members negotiate the state’s education budget and school finance formula (and how removed … For example, I’ve pushed myself to take data analysis courses because I recognize the importance of quantitative research in the education space. I’m also spending this …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Launch New Public Policy Wiki – PolicyAtlas… seeking to add instructors of master-level public policy courses who participate in their Student Learning Module to … “Who are its supporters and opponents?”; and “What does research say about how and when the policy is effective?” … The wiki has been organized by public policy area (e.g., "Education policy") as well as objectives within that policy …
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Alumni Spotlight: Paula Sevilla Núñez (MUP 2019)… team studied the housing policy context in Uganda, and the research that I conducted for the capstone project continues … I was able to apply a lot of what we were learning in the courses. Your role as a Co-Convener at Hub for Housing … housing allow ALL people to flourish. For this, we combine research with policy facilitation and advocacy, and one of …
Faculty Profile
Yehuda Sarna… crimes. Rabbi Sarna has led or participated in numerous research groups, including Mapping Jewish Chaplaincy … Forum Steering Committee (Yeshiva University), The Applied Research Collective for American Jewry (New York University) …
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Student Spotlight: Liliana Flanigan (MPA-PNP 2026)… the political sphere. While I’ve transitioned into higher education for now, we continue to face issues like shrinking scholarship and research funding for students. This year, I’m excited to …
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Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)… goals. The majority (60%) of credits consists of elective courses, allowing students to focus on specific topics or … leadership coaching, targeted leadership development courses, and a co-curricular series that includes … The remaining 18 credits are fulfilled through elective courses , which you select in consultation with your advisors …
Alumni In Action
Breandan Ward… to lead inclusively. It also aligns with my belief that education can be a powerful driver of systemic change, … shaping and supporting our Executive leaders. What courses do you teach? How have your experiences motivated you … practices into leadership development, policymaking, research and design, I aim to empower organizations to …
Faculty Profile
Nicholas Cagliuso… Cagliuso is the former founding Scientific Director for Research for the National Center for Disaster Medicine and … of the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC), and served as Co-Principal … accomplished university faculty member, teaching graduate courses in economics, public health preparedness, and …
Stories
To become a better writer, it’s the thought that counts… over Fall and Spring and 240 students. Three other courses also have brought in Blaylock to teach his four-week … op-ed, a departure from the statistics-buttressed academic research paper and memo more familiar to Wagner’s graduate … other forms of writing and communicating useful in their education and careers. The “Op-Ed Event” within Intro to …
Alumni In Action
Paula Sevilla Núñez… team studied the housing policy context in Uganda, and the research that I conducted for the capstone project continues … I was able to apply a lot of what we were learning in the courses. Your role as a Co-Convener at Hub for Housing … housing allow ALL people to flourish. For this, we combine research with policy facilitation and advocacy, and one of …
Alumni In Action
Bailey Orshan… recommend Wagner to anyone looking to continue their education. I was able to take a very wide variety of courses but still focus on domestic health policy. This was …
Alumni In Action
Nick Molinari… and represent the Agency at project meetings, determining courses of action to resolve community problems and needs, … These courses required critical thinking and independent research which is quite similar to the work that I now do on … in learning how alumni funded their living expenses and education during their time as a Wagner student. If you feel …
Alumni In Action
Ignacio Aravena… affordable housing. This has been very useful to frame my research and to provide an applied component to it, too. How … In addition to all the hard skills I got from Wagner’s courses, I also developed soft skills like time management, … Finally, one of the most important aspects of my education was having the chance to share many experiences …
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Moses Mansu (MPA 2000)… educate medical students on this topic, and conduct health research. Can you tell us about an initiative you are … of health, one of the key drivers of inequity is education. A good education can lead to well-paying employment, which in turn …
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Capstone Client FAQ… opportunities for a client organization or to conduct research on a pressing social question. Ultimately, Capstone contributes not only to the students' education, but also to the public good. Capstone teams … outside of NYC that require overnight stays to conduct research, NYU Wagner will consider the provision of travel …
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Alumni Spotlight: Breandan Ward (EMPA 2018)… to lead inclusively. It also aligns with my belief that education can be a powerful driver of systemic change, … shaping and supporting our Executive leaders. What courses do you teach? How have your experiences motivated you … societal and systemic—impact every facet of life, from education and employment to health care, culture, sport, …
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Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies Fellowship… and descriptive studies on policy issues related to education, child welfare, labor, and family support. Jennah … Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, was a Research Assistant for the Furman Center, and worked as a … the NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs and a research assistantship with NYU Furman Center. …
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David Bohnett Public Service Fellowship… neighborhood safety, and access to opportunity. Her research helped shape and pass City Council legislation to … joining Wagner, Ngoc was an Advocacy Coordinator for World Education Services, where she advanced strategic partnerships … voices of his local community by supporting outreach and education efforts in the area. A graduate of Temple …
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Alumni Spotlight: Anjana Sreedhar (MPA-HPAM 2020)… States. To write the book, Anjana conducted extensive research, gathered details from interviews, and synthesized … that these issues surrounding healthcare were real, and research showed that the pandemic was disproportionately … These are things that all of us at Wagner care about--education, transportation, food systems. All of these things …
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Advocacy Lab… community leaders or think-tank experts can play from research and policy analysis to education, lobbying, public relations and organizing …Stories
Student Spotlight: Gloria Campbell (MUP)… for Transportation began the “Pink Tax on Transportation” research initiative. In its first phase, we distributed a … of NYU Wagner's ample opportunities, I've rounded out my education and further explored complicated issues. I plan to …