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Capstone Projects
Emergency Diversion ProgramIn partnership with public and private agencies, NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) provides temporary emergency shelter for eligible people in a safe, supportive environment. DHS has been working on reducing the growth of these shelter system and …
Capstone Projects
Childcare Accessibility for Employees of Mid-sized CompaniesHalf of the families in the United States find it difficult to find childcare. Moreover, the lack of affordable childcare causes many women to leave the workforce early and stagnates their careers. Kidvy, the Capstone team initiative, seeks to address …
News
Rudin Center report eyes 2019 L train closure and mitigationThe L train tunnel between Manhattan and Brooklyn will close fully to trains for 18 months in 2019 to repair extensive damage from Superstorm Sandy. The L has become synonymous with the Brooklyn brand; ridership at Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue station has …
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SI3 Student + Alumni Speed NetworkingBy Loren Sass (MPA 2025) and the SIIA Board On December 1, 2023, the Social Innovation & Investment Alliance (SIIA) graduate student group, co-hosted its first Student + Alumni Speed Networking event! Think speed dating, but with a professional twist. The …
Doctoral Student
Shashank SreedharanShashank Sreedharan is a doctoral student at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service studying Public Policy and Development Economics. His research focuses on migration, financial inclusion, and social protection. He also works as a …
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Wagner Climate ActionMission The Wagner Climate Action (WCA) group insists that climate literacy and fluency in the emerging challenges of environmental sustainability and climate change are critically important to the development of public service professionals at NYU …
News
NYU Wagner alumna is named Chief Diversity Officer for New York StateNYU Wagner graduate Lourdes Zapata (MPA 1993) has been appointed Chief Diversity Officer for New York State government, having previously served as the Executive Vice President/Executive Director of the Division of Minority and Women's Business …
Alumni In Action
Alice ChengWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? After majoring in Biology and working in pharmaceutical research for two years I was looking for a career change. Wagner is one of the best graduate schools in the country for public administration, perfect …
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Alumni in Action: Creating a Nationwide Social Investment Program with the White House"I love government...NYU Wagner has such a direct connection to the lifeblood of city government." Through her role in city government, Kristin created an innovative Social Impact Bond that uses private investments for government …
Capstone Projects
FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH CORPORATEPARTNERSHIP ENHANCEMENTSSocial Venture Partners (SVP) Tucson is a nonprofit fostering community well-being since 2006. SVP Tucson engaged the Capstone team to evaluate and enhance its corporate partnership model, uncovering its value proposition and impact on social …
Publication
From Rescue to Renaissance: The Achievements of the MTA Capital Program 1982 - 2004In December 2004, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) proposed a plan for the next five years of its capital program, and, concurrently, the Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of …
Faculty Profile
Aaron BekemeyerAaron Bekemeyer is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Service and of History, as well as the Director of the Undergraduate Public Policy Major at the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. At Wagner, Aaron teaches on labor, policing, politics, …
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Supporting the Ellen Schall Experience FundSupporting students in unpaid internships The Ellen Schall Experience Fund provides much-needed support to NYU Wagner students who undertake unpaid summer public service internships. The Experience Fund ensures that students can explore professional …
News
Impressed to Inspired: A Conversation with the NYU Wagner Alum Behind New York’s Grassroots Housing Movement by: Rhea Almeida (MPA-PNP) “I spent three weeks looking for a place in Brooklyn and almost died,” a friend and fellow Wagner student said about his experience house-hunting in New York City. As a first-year graduate student, I faced my own challenges …
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Student Spotlight: Ana Gabriela Cerón-OviedoAna Gabriela Cerón-Oviedo, MPA-PNP 2025 Can you share a bit about yourself and what motivated you to attend a school of public service? I was born and raised in Colombia and moved to New York City to pursue my Master of Public Administration at NYU …
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NYU Wagner Names Carla Jackie Sampson as Director of HPAM and Online MHA degree programsNYU Wagner is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Carla Jackie Sampson to serve as Director of the Health Policy and Management (HPAM) Program and the Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program. Carla Jackie Sampson, Ph.D., MBA, …
Course
PADM-GP.4155
Disability, Policy and Leadership-Building an Accessible WorldAdvancements in awareness and understanding have led to greater equity and inclusion in society for people with disabilities and health conditions. Developments such as the establishment of Disability Studies as an interdisciplinary field in the 1980’s …Capstone Projects
ANALYZING RISK FACTORS FOR ADVERSE OUTCOMES TO COVID-19 FAIR Health is a nonprofit organization committed to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and insurance. The organization engaged a team to uncover the most important risk factors for adverse outcomes to COVID-19 (such as hospitalization and …
Capstone Projects
Developing an Alumni Ambassador ProgramThe Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) provides women and minorities in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley with opportunities for business ownership. WEDC hosts a 60-hour entrepreneurial training program that assists its students with …
Publication
Mobile Communications and Transportation in Metropolitan RegionsThis study examines the role of mobile communications in urban transportation systems and analyzes American metropolitan regions best positioned to capitalize on the growth of mobile technologies. This paper identifies three critical factors—data …
Publication
Mass Transit Infrastructure and Urban HealthMass transit is a critical infrastructure of urban environments worldwide. The public uses it extensively, with roughly 9 billion mass transit trips occurring annually in the United States alone according to the U.S. Department of Transportation data. Its …
Faculty Profile
Margaret EganMargaret Egan is an accomplished leader with expertise in strategy, systems-level change, and operational reform across the criminal justice, social justice, and education sectors. She currently serves as chief operating officer at Fountain House, a …
Faculty Profile
Cheryl HealtonFor the last ten years, Dean Healton has devoted herself to building GPH’s academic, service, and research programs. The School has been accredited by CEPH, increased the size of its student body and research funding, recruited top faculty, added …
Doctoral Student
Kristen TauberKristen Tauber is a doctoral student at NYU Wagner and a doctoral fellow at the Furman Center. She previously worked as a research analyst in the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s research department. Her research interests are urban economics and …