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James StratfordAs the Executive Director of the NYC Young Men’s Initiative, can you share insights into your role and your key responsibilities in day-to-day operations? I am a product of the Bronx, New York. I grew up in and out of poverty and received assistance …
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United Nations Human Resources Reform: Study of Industry Best PracticesIn Resolution A/RES/57/305, the General Assembly requested the Office of Internal Oversight Services to study the impact of the mandated human resources reforms and report to the 59th session. To assist in the completion of this report, the Capstone team, …
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United Nations Human Resources Reform: Study of Industry Best PracticesIn Resolution A/RES/57/305, the General Assembly requested the Office of Internal Oversight Services to study the impact of the mandated human resources reforms and report to the 59th session. To assist in the completion of this report, the Capstone team, …
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A Framework for Longitudinal Program EvaluationMany nonprofits are tasked with continually addressing and responding to issues of accountability, cost-effectiveness, program performance, and impact. One of the largest multi-service agencies in New York City whose services include a variety of …
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Mortgage Foreclosures and the Changing Mix of Crime in Micro-neighborhoodsObjectives: The main objectives of the study are to estimate the impact of mortgage foreclosures on the location of criminal activity within a blockface. Drawing on routine activity theory, disorder theory, and social disorganization theory, the study …
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First-generation college students share unique experiences in panel eventOn November 30, NYU Wagner hosted "Trailblazers: First Gen College Students,” a panel and networking opportunity focused on the unique experiences of first-generation college students. The event was co-sponsored by the Wagner Student Association and the …
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Course and Academic FeedbackEach semester you are enrolled in a Wagner course, at its conclusion you will receive an email asking you to submit feedback . You can complete course feedback forms on a desktop or mobile device by: Email: when a course feedback period opens for you, …
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Race, Identity, and Inclusion in OrganizationsThis course brings together a wide range of thinking and scholarship to encourage learning about what race is, why it matters, race and racism in organizations and how to build racial equity and justice at work. While recognizing the importance of …Alumni In Action
Alejandro MartinezHow did you find your first post-NYU Wagner job? I graduated as the COVID pandemic was starting (May 2020) and was disrupting New York and New Yorkers in multiple ways. I immediately started looking for opportunities where I could contribute with my …
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Primary Care, Social Inequality, and Stroke Mortality in U.S. States--a Longitudinal Analysis, 1985-1995BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The goal of this study was to test whether primary care reduces the impact of income inequality on stroke mortality. METHODS: This study used pooled time-series cross-sectional analysis of 11 years of state-level data (n=549). …
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The Effect of Tax and Expenditure Limitations on Revenue Volatility: Evidence from ColoradoMuch of the research on tax and expenditure limitations (TELs) focuses on the impact that limits have on the size of the public sector or the distribution of expenditures at the state and local levels. While these results shed light on the extent to which …
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Master of Public Administration - Public & Nonprofit Management & PolicyMPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy Learn how to effectively address the most pressing issues of our time. “My time at Wagner supported my work in city government. Having previously worked at the federal and state government, it was an …
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Analysis of Lice Policies in Indiana Elementary SchoolsThe presence of lice is a public nuisance, the impact of which extends beyond the scalp. Not only can treating lice be costly with treatments ranging from $10 to $100, but also students may miss multiple days of school as a result of strict lice policies, …
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Pleasant Village, East HarlemThe former site of the Washburn Wire Factory in Pleasant Village is currently owned by a developer who plans to turn the site into East River Plaza (ERP). ERP, a big box retail complex, is based on uncertainties and may not be built as planned. The scale …
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Highlights from the Class of 2023 ConvocationThe vibrant halls of the historic New York City Center resonated with applause and celebration as NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service held its Convocation ceremony on Friday, May 19. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the …
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Hailey AdlerWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I chose NYU Wagner because of the institution's unique public service mission which includes health as an area of impact. Wagner’s distinct perspective allowed me to study healthcare through the broad …
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Anjana SreedharCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? In my current position I do several things. First, I project manage interdepartmental projects. I also track and analyze data for process improvement efforts. Finally, I support timely initiatives, …
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NYU Wagner Alumna Neela Mukherjee Lockel Named to City & State’s 2024 Long Island Power 100Long Island continues to be a powerhouse in New York politics and policy, with its residents from Nassau and Suffolk counties playing an active role in shaping regional and state agendas. City & State ’s 2024 Long Island Power 100 list recognizes the …
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Three NYU Wagner Alumni Recognized as Notable Leaders in MWBEs New York’s state and local governments have made uplifting minority-and women-owned business enterprises, or MWBEs, a priority. The City & State 2025 Who’s Who in MWBEs power list recognizes the business owners, public officials, and advocates working to …
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The Continuing Crisis in Charitable ConfidenceFour years after September 11th, public confidence in charitable organizations remains stuck at a contemporary low. According to a telephone survey of 1,820 randomly-selected Americans interviewed on behalf of NYU Wagner's Organizational Performance …
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Preserving History or Restricting Development: The Heterogenous Effects of Historic Districts on Local Housing Markets in New York CitySince Brooklyn Heights was designated as New York City's first landmarked neighborhood in 1965, the Landmarks Preservation Commission has designated 120 historic neighborhoods in the city. This paper develops a theory in which landmarking has …
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Three NYU Wagner Alumni Recognized in City and State’s 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100 City & State ’s Power of Diversity: Women 100 celebrates the achievements of women leaders across New York. Three NYU Wagner alumni are among the 2024 honorees, recognizing their visionary leadership and commitment to social impact. 32. RuthAnne …
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Mery ArcilaCan you share insights into your role and your key responsibilities in day-to-day operations? I am a press officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I am responsible for leading media programs, acting as the official U.S. government …