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Forum Explores Financial Squeeze Facing Nonprofit Human-Services SectorMore than 100 leaders of nonprofit organizations, along with state and city social services officials, gathered at NYU Wagner on Feb. 24 for the release of an exhaustive report calling for urgent reforms to shore up the nonprofit human-services sector in …
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Surprise! The World Trade Center Rebuilding Pays Off for the Port Authority – and the RegionThe general view of New Yorkers, the media, and the civic community has been that the rebuilding of the World Trade Center, while necessary, has come at a major cost to the Port Authority’s bottom line. Findings in a new report by the NYU Rudin Center, …
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Three takeaways on health equity with Marnold Fellow Bill de Blasio Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio’s first speaking engagement as NYU Wagner’s 2023 Marnold Visiting Fellow centered on health equity and allowed attendees to hear first-hand about the governance and administrative capacity necessary to address New York …
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MPA in Health Policy & Management-MDYour MD coursework will reduce the total number of credits you will need for the MPA to 36, from the standard 45. These 36 MPA credits will be comprised of: 12 Core course credits The core courses are: CORE-GP 1018 Microeconomics CORE-GP 1020 Management …
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NYU Impact Investment Fund IIThe NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) is a unique inter-disciplinary, experiential learning course that exposes students to the work of an early-stage impact investor, from crafting an investment thesis to sourcing companies, performing due diligence, and …Faculty Profile
Amy KenyonAmy Kenyon's career has spanned sectors from nonprofit to philanthropy to government, and issues including community development, housing, sustainable agriculture, and the environment. Currently she serves as Special Advisor for Implementation with the US …
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A Constructionist Lens on Leadership: Charting New TerritoryThe April, 2003 meeting of the general theory scholars included invitations to scholars utilizing action-research methodologies as well as to practitioners on the frontline of leadership development in communities. Ospina discussed the …
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The Roles and Challenges of Intergovernmental Transfers in AsiaIntergovernmental transfers are an important tool of public sector finance in both industrialized and developing countries. Critically examining selected intergovernmental transfers in three large Asian countries-India, Pakistan, and the Philippines-this …
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Race and the Housing Cycle: Differences in Home Equity Trends Among Long-Term HomeownersDuring the past decade, housing markets across the United States experienced dramatic upheaval. Housing prices rose rapidly throughout much of the country from 2000 until the start of 2007 and then fell sharply during the next two years. Many households …
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Domingo MorelDomingo Morel is an Associate Professor at New York University's Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service and holds a joint appointment in NYU's Wilf Family Department of Politics . His research focuses on racial and ethnic politics, urban politics, …
Alumni In Action
Blair AllanPlease describe why you chose NYU Wagner for graduate school? The main thing that drew me to NYU Wagner was its emphasis on public service and the idea of becoming a public servant. That journey stood out to me when I looked at the program at Wagner. I …
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NYU Wagner Launches Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) Degree Program for Healthcare ProfessionalsAs marketplace demand for skilled medical and health service managers grows strongly throughout the US, NYU Wagner is introducing an Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program , Sherry Glied, the school’s dean, announced today. The …
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Marlon WilliamsTell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization and position responsibilities, as well as any relevant volunteer or entrepreneurial activities? I serve as the Director of Housing Employment Programs …
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The Health Planning Predicament Health planning is in trouble. Health care costs are out of control. Access to services is inadequate, and too many people fail to receive the right services at the right time, at the right place, and for the right reason. Little consensus exists about …
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A Presidential Transition Reform Drafted by NYU Wagner Prof. Paul Light Looms Over Federal AgenciesThe Federal Vacancies Reform Act is hardly famous around Washington. But it is destined to start making a major impact soon on many executive branch departments and agencies that have temporary or acting officials filling vacancies that require …
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Service learningFounded in 1887, Horace Mann School (HMS) is an independent, college-preparatory school located in the Bronx. HMS’ Service Learning Program is an after-school initiative that combines community service and action with education, and provides opportunities …
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Comparing tweet sentiments in megacities using machine learning techniques: In the midst of COVID-19COVID-19 was announced by the World Health Organization as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Not only has COVID-19 struck the economy and public health, but it also has deep influences on people's feelings. Twitter, as an active social media, is a great …
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The street level built environment and physical activity and walking: Results of a predictive validity study for the Irvine Minnesota InventoryThe Irvine Minnesota Inventory (IMI) was designed to measure environmental features that may be associated with physical activity and particularly walking. This study assesses how well the IMI predicts physical activity and walking behavior and develops …
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ASSESSING THE STATE OF SUBNATIONAL GOVERNANCE INSTITUTIONS
IN INDONESIAThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), is a UN agency that provides innovative financial approaches to the world’s least developed nations. UNCDF leverages both public and private funds to alleviate poverty and foster economic growth at the …
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A Plan for Organizational IndependenceFounded in1990, as an incubator project of Bronx Community College (BCC), Health Force has grown into a $2.5 million peer-based health prevention and education program that trains adults and youth in the South Bronx to serve as AIDS and Asthma peer …
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More than Just Exercise: Walking in Today's CitiesTransportation planners, policymakers, urban designers, and activists have expended considerable effort over the past few decades promoting walking as one of several alternatives to driving. More recently, the public health benefit of a physically active …
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Displaced Migrants Action GroupMISSION The Displaced Migrants Action Group provides a space for students interested in displaced migration policy and practice to collaborate, share ideas, and innovate on new approaches to the multifaceted challenges facing people who are forced from …
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Dave AlgosoDave Algoso is a social change strategist, facilitator, advisor, and researcher. He started his career writing policy papers on global warming and organizing local campaigns on democracy reforms across the United States. Since then, he’s also advised …
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Marc MinorWhat do you do in your current role? I am currently a Senior Consultant with Deloitte. I work within their Business Risk service line, specifically in the area that focuses on government regulations. Presently, I have a Department of Defense (DoD) client. …