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Alumni In Action
Omoruyi (Austin) AigbeWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? As a Ford Foundation International Fellow, I had the opportunity to study anywhere in the world. While searching for the right graduate school, I saw many great options. But I needed a global-minded school, …
Alumni In Action
Starlene Sharma1. Why did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to go to school in New York, I wanted to study for an MPA, and I wanted to attend a top Institution-- so there were two clear options. Visiting both campuses to meet students and professors made …
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The Role of Social and Behavioral Science in Public Health Practice: A Study of the New York City Department of HealthStudies over the last decade have demonstrated the effectiveness of public health interventions based on social and behavioral science theory for many health problems. Little is known about the extent to which health departments are currently utilizing …
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How to Be An Effective Activist: A Training on Nonviolent ActionThe history of democracy in the US and abroad is in large part a history of popular protest—from the Civil Rights Movement, LGBTQ activism, or the Tea Party movement in the US to the ousting of dictators around the world. Despite the centrality of protest …
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Preliminary Qualifying ExaminationDesign of the PQE The PQE is an essay exam constructed to assess the student's capability to design a research proposal based on a research problem scenario presented to them. It also tests the capacity for clear and logical expository writing. The …
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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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Academic Resources for International StudentsAlbert is NYU's student information system. As a reminder, this system is where you register for courses, look up your grades and transcripts, review finances and bursar bills, see holds on your account, and apply for graduation. It is important to review …
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NYU Wagner alumna is named Chief Diversity Officer for New York StateNYU Wagner graduate Lourdes Zapata (MPA 1993) has been appointed Chief Diversity Officer for New York State government, having previously served as the Executive Vice President/Executive Director of the Division of Minority and Women's Business …
Capstone Projects
ASSESSING ENGAGEMENT IN MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIESThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) aims to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. To accomplish this, UNFPA works to ensure that all individuals, especially women …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public & Nonprofit Management & PolicyRally support and mobilize resources to drive systemic changes that align with social and political goals. …
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A Government Ill Executed: The Decline of the Federal Service and How to Reverse ItThe federal government is having increasing difficulty faithfully executing the laws, which is what Alexander Hamilton called “the true test” of a good government. This book diagnoses the symptoms, explains their general causes, and proposes ways to …
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BA-MPA with NYU Abu DhabiNYU Wagner tends to be a hotbed for lively conversations around challenging ideas. We love it. And we’re always on the hunt for bold internationalists with diverse perspectives. That’s why we’ve partnered with NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) to offer a BA-MPA …
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WSA CommitteesOpportunities to get involved The Wagner Student Association (WSA) has many ways for new and continuing students to get involved! Take a look at some of our exciting committees below. Constitution Review Committee Help us shape how WSA governs by being an …
Alumni In Action
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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Student Spotlight: Maggie Huang (MUP 2025)Maggie Huang (MUP 2025), chair, First Generation Student Association Can you share a bit about yourself and what inspired you to attend a school of public service? I’m a born and raised New Yorker, so I’ve spent my entire life being immersed in a built …
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The National Children's Study and the children of WisconsinProspective, multi-year epidemiologic studies such as the Framingham Heart Study and the Nurses' Health Study have proven highly effective in identifying risk factors for chronic illness and in guiding disease prevention. Now, in order to identify …
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx at NYU WagnerU.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx visited NYU Wagner on July 21 at the invitation of the school’s Rudin Center for Transportation. He spoke about “Transportation, Social Mobility, and Cities” on a panel with David R. Jones, President and CEO …
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Effect of QAP Incentives on the Location of LIHTC PropertiesRecent research has examined the siting patterns of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments, but the reality is that the LIHTC program is not one uniform, national program. Rather, the program is administered by state allocating agencies, each …
Alumni In Action
Dan SuraciWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? NYU Wagner was my only choice for grad school. I liked the mission and the policy-focused approach. I also wanted to be in Manhattan with a diverse, multidisciplinary crowd. At the end of the day, it just …
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NYU Wagner Dean Sherry Glied Chosen as APPAM President-ElectWe are pleased to announce that Sherry Glied, Dean of NYU Wagner, has been elected as President-Elect of the Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), the nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving public policy and …
Capstone Projects
Identifying a Strategic Direction in an Alternative Payment Model FutureWith state and federal dollars, healthcare providers are increasingly incentivized to address the socioeconomic factors leading to poor health through partnerships with community-based social service organizations (CBOs). Yet access to such financial …
Capstone Projects
Mitigating Corruption Risks in the Land Sector with a Focus on Gender Related IssuesAn international nongovernmental organization, Transparency International fights corruption and abuses of power. In Africa, corruption is one of the largest risks to citizens’ land and property rights. Having identified these issues as a priority, …
Stories
NYU Wagner Voices: Lisibeth Payano US Air Force Veteran and Women’s Rights ActivistBy: Sakura Miyazaki What did you do three days after your high school graduation? You maybe took some time to take your mind off of school or started working a job to save up for college. However, Lisibeth Payano (MPA-HPAM 2021) decided to immediately …