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Kalliope VourakisAs a Project Manager at Northwell Health, what are your key responsibilities, and how do they contribute to enhancing patient experience? In my role at Northwell Health, I oversee a mix of administrative and operational responsibilities within the …
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The French Case for Climate Justice in the CaribbeanFrom Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Hurricane Dorian in 2019, and Tropical Storm Elsa in 2021, Caribbean islands have faced environmental disasters that are becoming more frequent and intense because of climate change. Though climate change is a …
Stories
How WSA President David Aronov Plans to Build Community at NYU Wagnerby Gretha Suarez (MUP) Name: David Aronov (MPA-PNP) Hometown: Queens, NY Current Employment/Internship: Lead Organizer for NYC Census 2020 …
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The Effect of Local Violence on Children’s Attention and Impulse ControlObjectives: We examined whether the burden of violence in a child’s community environment alters the child’s behavior and functioning in the classroom setting. Methods: To identify the effects of local violence, we exploited variation in the timing of …
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2020 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONSROBERT F. WAGNER AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE for leadership capacity and exceptional contribution to public service …
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Your Alumni News for July 2017… ALUMNI IN THE NEWS Martha Bowen (MPA 2008), Deputy Resident Country … system. Professor Kathy O’Regan was quoted in WNYC News regarding the NYU Furman Center’s report on poverty in … Your Alumni News for July 2017 …
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Moving to New York… MOBILE Download the NYU Mobile App , which includes NYU news and photos, as well as logistical and transportation …
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Your Alumni News for September 2018… Past Newsletters Your Alumni News for December 2017 Your Alumni News for April 2017 … Your Alumni News for September 2018 …
Capstone Projects
Improving Access to Healthy, Fresh Foods in East and Central HarlemThe NYC Food and Fitness Partnership is a taskforce comprised of members from several local organizations and city agencies dedicated to improving access to healthy food and increasing opportunities for physical activity and active living for all New …
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New Academic Year Features Five New Full-Time FacultyAs we welcome our students, faculty, and staff to the start of the 2017-18 academic year, NYU Wagner is thrilled to issue a special welcome to our five newest full-time faculty members: Thom Blaylock, Atul Pokharel, Travis St. Clair, Martha Stark, and …
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Assessing New York's Border NeedsCanada is the United State's strongest trading partner, exceeding trade with Mexico and with the European Union. On land, this trade flows through 22 principal border crossings between the United States and Canada, with 90% of the value and three-quarters …
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Superstorm Sandy and the Demographics of Flood Risk in New York City.“Superstorm Sandy” brought unprecedented storm surge to New York City neighborhoods and like previous severe weather events exacerbated underlying inequalities in part because socially marginalized populations were concentrated in environmentally exposed …
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Alumni Spotlight: Shalane Yuen (MPA-PNP 2013)Shalane Yuen (MPA-PNP 2013) is the founding executive director of the Trevor Noah Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports educational opportunities for South African youth. In addition to her work with the foundation, Yuen also serves as an …
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Does Gentrification Displace Poor Children? New Evidence from Medicaid Records in New York CityThe pace of gentrification has accelerated in cities across the country since 2000, and many observers fear it is displacing low-income populations from their homes and communities. We offer new evidence about the consequences of gentrification on …
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Student Spotlight: Liliana Flanigan (MPA-PNP 2026)In celebration of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining a light on the Association of Latinx Students and Allies in Public Service (ALAS) —a student-led organization at NYU Wagner that builds community and advances professional …
Faculty Profile
Leon Hovsepian IIILeon Hovsepian is an Adjunct Associate Professor teaching real estate finance in the Urban Planning program. He recently transitioned from the public sector back to the private, going to Omnibuild to help start a new development practice. Already an …
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A Presidential Transition Reform Drafted by NYU Wagner Prof. Paul Light Looms Over Federal Agencies… actions in court—a point that Light is quoted on in E&E News. “You can tie up an administration forever by …
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Student-Led NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) Invests in Company That Supports Journalists with Innovative Tools and Resources The student-led NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) has completed its sixth investment, this time backing Rolli , a company dedicated to fostering a thriving media ecosystem by equipping journalists with innovative tools and resources. Through its …
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Accept Your OfferUS citizens and permanent residents should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible at fafsa.ed.gov. List "New York University" as a recipient and include our federal school code number 002785 when completing your …
Stories
Tuberculosis: History and Its Discontents… Smilios , the author of The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis; Carole … the Global State of TB Books: The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis by Maria … the Poor Sometimes Get Poison by Vidya Krishnan The hidden story of Black nurses in the fight against TB and the search …
Capstone Projects
Improving Thrift Store Donor ExperienceGoodwill Industries aims to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the dignity and power of work. The organization uses revenues generated from their thrift store sales to fund their programs …
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NYU Wagner’s Sonia Ospina and UK Collaborators come out with SAGE Handbook of Participatory Research and InquiryNYU Wagner’s Professor Sonia Ospina, along with Danny Burns and Jo Howard from the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) in the United Kingdom, are the coeditors of the just-published SAGE Handbook of Participatory Inquiry . The Handbook arises from …
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Forum Explores Financial Squeeze Facing Nonprofit Human-Services Sector… Community Trust. The report's contents drew widespread news coverage the same day in such publications as Politico …
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Alina Simone (MPA-PNP 2005) Named Guggenheim Fellow in Foundation’s Historic 100th ClassIn a landmark year celebrating the 100th anniversary of the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, Alina Simone (MPA-PNP 2005) has been honored as a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow in the Film-Video category. The Guggenheim Fellowship, awarded annually by the John …