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Student GroupsAll Wagner Student Groups and Organizations are open to any interested Wagner student. Wagner Student Association (WSA) As the school’s elected student government, WSA represents student interests, fosters community, supports leadership development, …
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PADM-GP.2145
Design Thinking: A Creative Approach to Problem Solving and Creating ImpactThe word "design" has traditionally been used to describe the visual aesthetics of objects such as books, websites, products, interiors, architecture, and fashion. But increasingly, the definition of design has expanded to include not just artifacts but …Capstone Projects
Improving Patient, Family, Caregiver Communication and Facilitating Care TransitionsSince its designation as a Children's Hospital by the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions, Maimonides Infants & Children's Hospital (MICH) has continually worked to provide the highest levels of quality care in all …
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GENTRIFICATION AND HEALTH: FRAMEWORK AND COMMUNITY TOOLSThe Center for Health Equity (CHE) is a division of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) whose mission is “to strengthen and amplify the DOHMH's work to eliminate health inequities, which are rooted in historical and …
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Corruption in the Security and Defense Sector: Case Studies of Colombia and El SalvadorTransparency International (TI) is a global nonprofit organization that monitors and publicizes corporate and political corruption in international development. Having identified the security and defense sector as a blind spot in existing corruption …
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Getting The Price Right: How Some Countries Control Spending In A Fee-For-Service SystemAlthough the US has the highest health care prices in the world, the specific mechanisms commonly used by other countries to set and update prices are often overlooked, with a tendency to favor strategies such as reducing the use of fee-for-service …
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Admitted Student EventsWe invite you to join our admitted student events to gain valuable insights into our extensive resources, career support services, vibrant Wagner community, important dates, and to have all your questions answered. Past Admitted Student Event …
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Shammara WrightWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I did a bit of research before choosing a graduate program and found that I was most interested in the schools approach to learning. Specifically, I was interested in a school …
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Wagner Education Network (WEN)Mission The Wagner Education Network (WEN) provides the NYU Wagner community with a forum to engage in meaningful conversations on important current issues in K-12 education, and inspire them to take action in making education more equitable and …
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Alumni Spotlight: Kalliope Vourakis (MPA-HPAM 2023)Kalliope Vourakis (MPA-HPAM 2023), Project Manager, Northwell Health As a Project Manager at Northwell Health, what are your key responsibilities, and how do they contribute to enhancing patient experience? In my role at Northwell Health, I oversee a mix …
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Costs, Aid & Assistance Tuition is calculated on a per-credit basis. Your tuition costs are customized based on the total number of credits you enroll in each term. Per-Credit Tuition Costs (2025-2026) FALL 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Tuition per point/credit $2,491 $2,491 …
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What Difference Does a Diagnosis Make? Evidence from Marginal PatientsThis paper explores the impact of receiving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes among patients who are close to the diagnostic threshold using a regression discontinuity design. Using data from a large national insurer, we find that a marginally diagnosed …
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Wagner Policy AllianceMission The Wagner Policy Alliance (WPA) seeks to foster critical thinking, dialogue, and debate around policy issues. WPA fosters a broad and vibrant policy community by facilitating meaningful discussions and events with various individuals and groups …
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Pension Reform and Self-Employment in Latin AmericaPublic pension systems in Latin America have historically suffered from low coverage, with a relatively small percentage of the labor force eligible for benefits in retirement. In recent years, many governments have implemented reforms aimed at expanding …
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Char WoodsWhat made you decide to get an EMPA at Wagner? I was a freelance television producer for more than 25 years, and I decided that I wanted to go back to working for a nonprofit or public organization and that getting a master’s degree would open up a lot of …
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Syndemic Vulnerability, Sexual and Injection Risk Behaviors, and HIV Continuum of Care Outcomes in HIV-Positive Injection Drug UsersLimited investigations have been conducted on syndemics and HIV continuum of care outcomes. Using baseline data from a multi-site, randomized controlled study of HIV-positive injection drug users (n = 1,052), we examined whether psychosocial factors …
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Student Spotlight: Bonnie Tang (MPA 2024)What motivated you to attend Wagner, a school of public service? Urban Policy is what initially motivated me to attend Wagner! Housing has always been an ongoing discussion in NYC and being a native New Yorker, I’ve always known Wagner as the best school …
Capstone Projects
197A Plan for the Waterside Area of Community Board 6The Capstone team was asked by Community Board 6 to develop a comprehensive 197A plan for the Waterside Area. The Waterside Area extends from 34th street to 42nd street and from 2nd Avenue to the East River. The Waterside Area represents one of the …
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Arundathi AmirapuWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I am deeply passionate about building equitable and sustainable urban environments through the use of data-driven policy making. While I knew I wanted to pursue a degree in urban planning, it was important to …
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Implementation of an Electronic Health Record"Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a nonprofit organization that provides access to affordable, culturallycompetent and comprehensive communitybased primary care, mental health, and social services for diverse populations in underserved communities …
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Blended Funding Early Child Development Center: A Plan of ActionIn response to the changing demographics of its community, Grand Street Settlement asked the Capstone team to create a business plan for an early child development center to serve students and families across socioeconomic boundaries. While Grand Street …
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Blended Funding Early Child Development Center: A Plan of ActionIn response to the changing demographics of its community, Grand Street Settlement asked the Capstone team to create a business plan for an early child development center to serve students and families across socioeconomic boundaries. While Grand Street …
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The Impact of the School Tax Relief Exemption on School Spending in New York StateThe Capstone team studied the impact of New York State's School Tax Relief (STAR) exemption on school district spending in New York State. STAR is a state funded property tax relief program that reduces property taxes for homeowners and indirectly …