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Public Policy Minor(formerly Social & Public Policy Minor) Addressing and understanding policy in areas ranging from education, health, and immigration to sustainability and urban planning is at the heart of NYU Wagner's mission. Drawing on this traditional strength, the …
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Additional InformationAbout NYU Wagner NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service prepares public service leaders to translate ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact on the public good. Our faculty’s research changes the way people frame, …
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Student Spotlight: Abdulla Alhussam (MPA)By Alex Fiorille (MPA) Name: Abdulla Alhussam Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) NYU Wagner Degree Program and Specialization: (MPA-PNP) 1. Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Dubai during a time of great infrastructure growth. …
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Rasmia KirmaniRasmia Kirmani-Frye is an independent consultant focusing on urban problem solving, housing, movement building, governance design, non-profit management, narrative development and strategic planning. Rasmia is currently working with the Ford Foundation on …
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Christopher S. BesserDr. Christopher S. Besser received his PhD in Health Services Research, Management, and Policy at the University of Florida in December 2014. He retired from the US Army in 2022, after 22 years of service as a Medical Service Corps Officer. He has had the …
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The Furman Center For Real Estate & Urban PolicyThe NYU Furman Center advances research and debate on housing, neighborhoods, and urban policy. Established in 1995, it is a joint center of the New York University School of Law and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Its mission is …
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NYU Wagner Launches New Specialization in Advocacy & Political ActionNYU Wagner’s commitment to the next generation of public service leaders across all professional sectors and disciplines expands this year with the launch of a new specialization— Advocacy and Political Action —for students who are seeking a Master of …
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Lisa AwayaWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose NYU Wagner because it is a graduate school of public service, offering Master of Urban Planning (MUP) candidates a unique opportunity to learn about the field from different perspectives while being …
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Cities—faced with climate change—must prove resilientNYU Wagner hosted its annual Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum bringing together policymakers and thought-leaders to explore this year’s theme: Cities, Climate Change, and Resilience. Industry expert Amy Chester and NYU Wagner professor Gernot Wagner led …
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Community, Events & ResourcesThe doctoral program offers numerous opportunities, both social and professional, to meet fellow doctoral students and NYU Wagner faculty. NYU Wagner Research Colloquium The Wagner Research Colloquium is a seminar series at which prominent researchers …
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Health Management Education Partnerships: More Than Technology TransferThis article presents the reflections of three faculty members from New York University based on more than two years of experience in a health management education (HME) partnership with institutions in the Republic of Albania. The most significant point …
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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 …
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Transitioning from a Legal Career with Hopes of Representing Indonesia on an International StageBy: Katherine Key (MUP) Hailing from Jakarta, Indonesia, Ayu Ariyanti’s (MPA-PNP) plan for the future has taken a few different turns. Ayu studied law in her undergraduate program, and after two years as a trademark legal consultant at an intellectual …
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Angela Sung Pinsky (MUP 2005) Named to City & State’s 2024 Manhattan Power 100 The 2024 Manhattan Power 100 from City & State highlights the “central players at the center of the world,” spotlighting the accomplishments of the borough’s leaders in government, business, advocacy, and more. Angela Sung Pinsky (MUP 2005), head of …
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Daniel ManitskyWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? Wagner offered a great mix of classes focused on the "doing" of public sector work. While it offered a rigorous academic orientation, it was always focused on turning knowledge into action. It was not focused …
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Needs Assessment of East New York and BrownsvilleThe YWCA of the City of New York is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for citizens throughout New York City's five boroughs. The YWCA is working with the City of New York to apply for a …
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Training East African Filmmakers: An Evaluation of Maisha through the Lens of its ParticipantsMaisha Film Lab empowers East African filmmakers to articulate their visions by providing them with access to world-class film training. Over the past five years, more than 250 East African filmmakers have participated in Maisha's intensive film labs, …
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Transfer ApplicantsCriteria Transfer credits may be awarded if they were: Earned for graduate credit; Earned with a B or better; Earned prior to matriculation at NYU Wagner (including Wagner course credits while matriculated elsewhere at NYU); Earned within five years of …
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Executive Master of Public Administration Application ChecklistFill out your online application. Entry Term Only offered for the Fall semester. Application Deadline Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed application material must be postmarked by …
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Thalia WashingtonTell 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 am the Director of Development and External Affairs at …
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LeMel LindseyHow did your Wagner experience prepare you professionally for what you are doing today? My peers and I were challenged to think critically about policy issues, to be innovative regarding solutions to those issues, and to be passionate enough to implement …
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Accelerating progress: Making transit accessible for all New YorkersThe journey to make New York’s public transportation system accessible to people with disabilities and other mobility challenges is at a critical juncture. Sustaining progress hinges on crucial funding from the implementation of the Congestion Pricing …
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Gordon J. CampbellGordon Campbell has over 30 years of experience in public and nonprofit leadership and management. He most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of New York City, which creates, leads and supports strategic initiatives …
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Bridgette BlairWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I had been considering graduate school for quite a while, but I wasn't quite sure what to study. I had an ongoing interest in organizational leadership and management, and I had been working in nonprofits for …