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Social Innovation and Democratic Leadership: Communities Making Social Change from BelowWhile liberal-representative democracies tend to conform to a consensus-based post-political paradigm where there is no space for alternatives and dissensus, new forms of democracy in practice are emerging from below. This book explores new socially …
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Alumni Spotlight: Dan Suraci (MUP 2013)Name: Dan Suraci, AICP Program and Graduation: Master of Urban Planning, 2013 Current employment: Senior Consultant with TransPro Consulting “If you are going to test big ideas, there's nowhere better [to do that] than the most dynamic, complex and …
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Rice Urban Policy Forum Addresses Detroit's Troubled Past and Potential RevivalThe 2016 Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum took place on April 27, featuring Thomas Sugrue , Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History at the NYU College of Arts and Science. Sugrue spoke about the history of crisis and bankruptcy in Detroit, …
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere do I get my cap and gown? Graduates and degree candidates participating in the ceremonies are required to wear academic attire. Graduates can wear the same cap and gown for both NYU Wagner Convocation and NYU Commencement. Please note the master’s …
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New York City Public High Schools: School Characteristics and the Demand for Specialized ProgramsSchool choice is one of the most discussed, and most controversial, issues on today's school reform agenda. While most of the debate has focused on the public provision of education vouchers to cover tuition at private schools, many public school …
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Creating New Beginnings for Malawians, Alumna Melissa Kushner’s Nonprofit Aims to EmpowerMalawi, a small, southeast African country, is known as the “warm heart” of the continent, nicknamed for the friendly disposition of its people. But the country—nestled between some better-known neighbors, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia—faces real and …
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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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NYU Wagner Alumna Sally Greenspan chosen as "40 under 40" rising star in the nonprofit sectorNYU Wagner alumna Sally Greenspan (MUP, 2011) has been chosen by New York Nonprofit Media as one of its “40 under 40” rising stars in the nonprofit sector. Ms. Greenspan’s work at Enterprise Community Partners, a national affordable housing organization, …
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Is severity of obesity associated with diagnosis or health education practices?OBJECTIVE: To assess the association of the severity of obesity with diagnosis and health education, and to identify any differences within demographic or other subgroups. DESIGN: Clinician visits for 2-18 year olds from the 2005-2008 National Ambulatory …
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Four NYU Wagner Alumni Named 2025 City & State Nonprofit TrailblazersIn City & State’s 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers list , four NYU Wagner alumni were recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the community. Alexandros Hatzakis (MPA-PNP 2013), chief operating officer and associate executive director, FPWA In …
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Do benefits restrictions limit Medicaid acceptance in addiction treatment? Results from a national studyObjective To assess the relationship of restrictions on Medicaid benefits for addiction treatment to Medicaid acceptance among addiction treatment programs. Data sources We collected primary data from the 2013–2014 wave of the National Drug Abuse …
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Citi Bike: The First Two YearsNew York City launched Citi Bike, the largest bike share program in the United States, in May 2013. This study examines the first two years of Citi Bike and its role in New York City mobility. Citi Bike’s station connection to public transportation hubs …
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Prioritizing the Protection of Vulnerable Populations in California, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, and New YorkWhen she began studying at NYU Wagner in 2015, Justine Jacob (MPA 2018) brought her first-hand experiences working in both Palestine and Egypt to her international policy and management specialization. Justine was a global studies major in undergrad, and …
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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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Student Spotlight: Ceinna Little (MUP 2024)Ceinna Little (MUP 2024) embarked on her urban planning journey fueled by a profound personal experience that sparked a keen interest in housing, the impacts of gentrification, and the policies influencing city planning. This catalyst not only inspired …
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Traci SandersWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I had been out of school for five years before I decided to pursue a graduate degree, and a series of very fortunate events led me to Urban Planning. The two most important factors in my decision were 1) the …
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Capstone: Learning In ActionRegardless of program/specialization, all students share the same learning goals for Capstone: How to design and execute an extended project for a client organization How to successfully work with a client and relevant stakeholders How to function as a …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Recognized as 2025 Black Trailblazers City & State ’s 2025 Black Trailblazers list recognizes influential Black leaders who are shaping New York’s political, social, and economic landscape. This year’s honorees include two NYU Wagner alumni whose work in public service and advocacy …
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WORLD CITIES PROJECTThe largest cities in the developed world all face an unprecedented challenge: how to meet the needs of a population that lives longer, has a declining birthrate, is generally healthier and – with an average life expectancy approaching 80 years – is …
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Seasonal variations of park visitor volume and park service area in Tokyo: A mixed-method approach combining big data and field observationsUrban green and open space are important components of achieving the goal of planning sustainable cities, by offering health benefits to urban dwellers and providing socio-economic and environmental benefits to society. Recent literature studied the usage …
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In memoriam: Adjunct Assistant Professor for Urban Planning William WheelerWe note with great sadness the passing, on Oct. 27, of William Wheeler, who taught and inspired students at NYU Wagner as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Urban Planning. He was an engaging, enthusiastic, and illuminative colleague and friend. Professor …
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Your Alumni News for July 2017Dear Alumni, I hope this finds you well. In May, we celebrated and welcomed 372 new graduates to the alumni community at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Delivering the convocation address, Patrick Gaspard, Vice President of the Open Society Foundations …
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NYU Wagner alumnus Yusef Freeman is honored for his work in affordable housing financeRecognizing his work in the creation of thousands of units of affordable housing, NYU Wagner alumnus Yusef Freeman was lauded recently as one of the sector’s “Rising Stars.” Freeman (MPA 2013) has risen to Managing Director at McCormack Baron Salazar, a …
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Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies FellowshipThe Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies Fellowship, endowed by the Rice Family Foundation, is awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate a commitment to bringing their scholarship and expertise to bear upon significant urban issues. The fellowship provides …