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Lives on the Line: American Families and the Struggle to Make Ends MeetAlmost half of the nation's children live in officially defined poverty or near-poverty. Putting a human face on this and other statistics, the authors present a disturbing and provocative composite portrait of 10 families struggling to make ends …
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Gender & Sexuality in U.S. Policy Formation… in U.S. Policy Formation, students should be able to: 1. Understand the evolution of gender and sexuality policy in …Webpage
Pre-Orientation ChecklistBefore orientation Review our requirements and resources for: Health insurance Immunization records Technology requirements Tuition and …
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Student Spotlight: Abdulla Alhussam (MPA)… NYU Wagner Degree Program and Specialization: (MPA-PNP) 1. Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Dubai …
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Alumni Spotlight: Paula Sevilla Núñez (MUP 2019)Paula Sevilla Núñez (MUP 2019), housing justice researcher, International Institute for Environment and Developmnet (IIED) Can you share your journey into affordable housing and housing justice? What initially drew you to this field, and how did your time …
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Beyond a leader-centered approach: Practicing leadership capabilities for collaborationOver 30 students from various degree programs across NYU Wagner deepened their capacity for impactful leadership through the Fall 2017 Collaborative Leadership Laboratory, Co-Lead Lab . The program emphasizes the value of moving beyond leader-centered …
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Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Maguire (MPA 2018)In the Spring 2024 Global Public Service Newsletter, the Wagner Office of International Programs connected with Wagner alumnus, Andrew Maguire (MPA 2018) . Where do you work? Describe your current job. I currently serve as Deputy Director of Global …
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Understanding the Unintended Effects of Youth-Targeted Alcohol Control PoliciesAfter many studies conducted during the 1970s found that a lower drinking age had an effect upon the number of motor vehicle crashes involving teens, many stakeholders began to call for an increase in the minimum legal drinking age. While many states …
Alumni In Action
Anu AshokHow would you describe your experience as a Wagner student? My experience at Wagner shaped me into the professional that I am today. Having gone straight from college into graduate school, I lacked certain skills such as memo writing, group project …
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Meera Joshi, former NYU Rudin Center Visiting Scholar, Named Deputy Mayor for OperationsCongratulations to Meera Joshi, former Visiting Scholar at the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation, on being appointed New York City’s incoming Deputy Mayor for Operations. During her time at the NYU Rudin Center, Deputy Mayor Joshi led the study, “ …
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Los Angeles The LA Alumni Network invites all Wagner Alumni from the area to join us for happy hours, discussions, programs, and professional development opportunities. This listserv will be used to announce events and opportunities. We look forward to seeing you …
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Leadership in PhilanthropyPeople are the most important asset for social change and nonprofit organizations looking to increase their performance and impact. To help organizations best use these assets, funders and grantmakers can make intentional investments to train leadership …
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International Policy and Planning Association Mission The International Policy and Planning Association (IPPA) at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is a student-led organization dedicated to enriching the Wagner experience by engaging students on international …
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#MyWagnerLife: Ashley Putnam (MPA-PNP)… Ashley Putnam (@AshleyAPutnam) December 5, 2014 Group 1 recommends amending Right to #Shelter to require NY state …
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Black-white Achievement Gap and Family WealthThis article examines the extent to which family wealth affects the Black–White test score gap for young children based on data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (aged 3–12). This study found little evidence that wealth mediated the Black–White test …
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Doctoral Program ResourcesHere is a list of resources which we encourage you to bookmark for future reference: Wagner Course information Office of Career Services Financial Aid New York University Office of University Financial Aid Information Technology Services Student Health …
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Electricity Case: Economic Cost Estimation Factors for Economic Assessment of Terrorist AttacksThe major economic effects of electric power outages are usually associated with three potential outcomes: the loss of human life and health; business losses; and declines in property value (some of which are encompassed within business losses). This …
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Lifting Up the Poor: A Dialogue on Religion, Poverty, and Welfare ReformPeople who participate in debates about the causes and cures of poverty often speak from religious conviction. But those convictions are rarely made explicit or debated on their own terms. Rarely is the influence of personal religious commitment on policy …
Alumni In Action
Doug WhiteDoug shares how his Wagner experience allowed him to merge his interest in local politics with his desire to provide opportunities for underserved populations. What do you do in your current role? I am the Manager for Government Affairs at Cricket …
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Dean Sherry Glied and NYU Wagner Alumni Named NY's Most Influential Women in Public Service LeadershipNYU Wagner Dean Sherry Glied was named one of City & State ’s 2022 Power Women 100, along with two Wagner alumnae, Jennifer Jones Austin (MPA 1997) and Farah Louis (MPA 2018). The Power Women 100 award acknowledges the invaluable contributions of women …
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The National Children's Study: a 21-year prospective study of 100,000 American childrenProspective, multiyear epidemiologic studies have proven to be highly effective in discovering preventable risk factors for chronic disease. Investigations such as the Framingham Heart Study have produced blueprints for disease prevention and saved …
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Judy Pryor-Ramirez Named Senior Fellow for Bonner Center for Civic EngagementJudy Pryor-Ramirez has been named a senior fellow at the University of Richmond’s Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). Pryor-Ramirez, a clinical associate professor of public service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, brings …
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Student Spotlight: Kartika Fuentes (MPA 2023)As a David Bohnett Public Service Fellow and member of Wagner's First-Generation Student Association, Kartika is strengthening her advocacy and political organizing skills to translate community-led efforts into legislative action. What motivated you to …
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Headscarves in the Workplace panel explores intersectionality" Headscarves in the Workplace ," a panel discussion that took place on November 2 at the Puck Building, was part of Wagner’s Black Student Association ’s panel series that seeks to increase understanding and foster allies in the public service world. …