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New Study by NYU Wagner Prof. Karen Grépin Looks at Flow of Ebola Donor FundsOf all the donations pledged by governments, companies, foundations, and private individuals to fight Ebola, only $1.09 billion—or about 40 percent—have been paid in full and put to use, according to new research from Karen Grépin, Assistant Professor of …
Faculty Profile
Breandan WardBreandan is a disability strategist, educator and leadership coach with an experienced academic and business background. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at New York University teaching disability-inclusive leadership and …
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State of New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods 2011The Furman Center is pleased to present the 2011 edition of the State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods. In this annual report, the Furman Center compiles statistics on housing, demographics and quality of life in the City, its five boroughs …
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Cross-national measurement of school learning environments: Creating indicators for evaluating UNICEF’s Child Friendly Schools InitiativeThe present study examines the psychometric properties of a student-reported measure of school quality, the CFS Conditions for Learning Survey, to examine its utility as a cross-national comparative measure to evaluate UNICEF's Child Friendly Schools …
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An Intergovernmental Perspective on Managing Public Finance for Service Delivery: Assessing Neglected Issues in the Health Sector and BeyondImproving service delivery outcomes has long been at the top of the agenda in international development. The urgency for action has intensified in the face of a global pandemic, climate change, and worsening inequality. Despite a shared agenda, approaches …
Capstone Projects
Alternatives for Diversifying the Revenue Base at New York Academy of Medicine"For the past 160 years, the New York Academy of Medicine has been engaged in research and education to enhance the health of people living in cities, particularly disadvantaged populations. The Academy relies primarily on grants to support its activities …
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Professor Jewell Jackson McCabe Receives NYU's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Faculty AwardNYU Wagner is pleased to announce that Jewell Jackson McCabe, Adjunct Professor of Public Administration, is a recipient of New York University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Faculty Award for 2021-22. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award recognizes …
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EXEC-GP.2413
Strategic Philanthropy (EMPA)This course will explore the fault lines within the field of philanthropy and prepare students to effectively leverage resources for their organizations. The course will examine different approaches to grantmaking including: social entrepreneurship, …Publication
Urban Health: Is the City Infected?The city is, at once, a center for disease and poor health and also a place for hope, cures and good health. From the earliest times, the city has attracted the poor and been the target of the plague, as well as war. Likewise, the health care industry has …
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Academic Code: Student Disciplinary ProceduresA. Introduction B. Disciplinary Violations 1. Charges of Academic Dishonesty 2. Non-Academic Misconduct: Offenses Against the Community C. Disciplinary Procedures 1. Discipline Committee 2. The Hearing Panel 3. Hearings 4. …
Alumni In Action
Roland PersaudWhere do you work? Describe your current job and how your role contributes to making an impact. I work for Bloomberg Philanthropies as an Innovation Program Officer with the Government Innovation team. Through philanthropy, my role supports cities around …
Alumni In Action
Son ChauCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I currently lead the Institutional Partnership Program at East Bay Community Foundation. In this program director role, I design and implement a program that engages institutional stakeholders - …
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PADM-GP.2413
Strategic PhilanthropyThis course will explore the fault lines within the field of philanthropy and prepare students to effectively leverage resources for their organizations. The course will examine different approaches to grantmaking including: social entrepreneurship, …Publication
Management Matters: Strengthening the Research Base to Help Improve Performance of Safety Net ProvidersIt is becoming increasingly apparent that some disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations relate to performance of providers. Based on analysis of Medicaid claims records, large differences in performance among primary care providers are …
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Teaching MaterialOverview There is a wealth of material available online re: teaching ethics, and a there are also many useful resources on teaching about the federal regulations and IRB system. In this section, we have collected resources in both of these areas. Teaching …
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WAGTalk: Paul Smoke, "Supporting Public Sector Reform in Developing Countries"Development assistance for strengthening government in developing countries has been criticized both as being too fragmented and too dominated by a cartel of like-minded agencies. Professor Smoke's talk reviews key issues and evidence on the …
Alumni In Action
Frances LiuHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? New York City has been a central character in my professional journey thus far. I have worked for several NYC-based advocacy and research nonprofits, in an NYC mayoral administration, and at a …
Faculty Profile
Sophie PauzeSophie Pauze is Senior Director, Strategy & Impact at the NYC Health + Hospitals Office of Behavioral Health. Her cross-functional leadership role spans strategic planning, workforce development, external affairs, and performance and project management, …
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Gender Disparities in the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease For Older Persons: A Comparative Analysis of National and City-Level DataBackground: Gender disparities in the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) have been extensively documented in studies from the United States. However, they have been less well studied in other countries and, to our knowledge, have not been …
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NYU Wagner Represented at the 2019 CBCF Annual Legislative ConferenceBy: Javon Robinson (MPA-PNP) Each year, NYU Wagner graduate students are eligible to apply for financial assistance to attend a degree-relevant or career-related conference or case competition. In the Fall of 2019, students took advantage of the NYU …
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International Development - PhDAlthough it has become an important focus of scholarship and a major global policy arena, there is not universal agreement on exactly what the field of international development encompasses. Generally speaking, there is consensus that it broadly focuses …
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Alumni Spotlight: Gavin Silber (MUP 2015) Name: Gavin Silber Program: Master of Urban Planning, 2015 Current employment: Program Co-Director at the Bertha Foundation “There are few cities in the world like New York that provide exposure to people and organizations from …
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2023 AwardeesThe NYU Migration Network is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Graduate Student Award for Summer Research on Migration . The five projects awarded and the five finalists recognized are featured here. Congratulations to all! 2023 …
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Neighborhoods and Schools: Contexts and Consequences for the Mental Health and Risk Behaviors of Children and YouthThis second edition of Child Psychology: A Handbook of Contemporary Issues reflects the increasingly sophisticated and varied research methods used to examine the highly complex interactions contributing to children's cognitive, emotional, and social …