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Student Spotlight: My Nguyen (MPA 2024)As the co-chair of Wagner's First-Generation Student Association (FGSA) and with a background in research and advocacy, My Nguyen (MPA 2024) is on a journey to reshape the systems that impact the lives of individuals and communities, driven by a passion …
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Acceleration with steering: The synergistic benefits of combining power with perspective-takingPower is a psychological accelerator, propelling people toward their goals; however, these goals are often egocentrically focused. Perspective-taking is a psychological steering wheel that helps people navigate their social worlds; however, …
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Social Justice and DemocracyBuild your knowledge of the foundations of social justice. In this Focus Area, you will learn about current and past social and political circumstances and sharpen your skills related to critical thinking and collective action. Explore …
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Pathways to Integration: Examining Changes in the Prevalence of Racially Integrated NeighborhoodsFew researchers have studied integrated neighborhoods, yet these neighborhoods offer an important window into broader patterns of segregation. We explore changes in racial integration in recent decades using decennial census tract data from 1990, 2000, …
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Reimagining Labor Market Information: A National Collaborative For Local Workforce InformationProfound changes in technology and climate, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic shock, have fundamentally changed the nature of work for firms and employees. And, because most labor markets are local, that change requires rethinking how data and evidence …
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NYU Wagner community reflects on identity in public serviceOn February 8, NYU Wagner hosted “Community Conversations: Reflections on Identity in Public Service,” which brought together members of the community for personal and professional conversations on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). During the event, …
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Forbes Highlights NYU Wagner Graduates in '30 Under 30' Honor RollRecent NYU Wagner graduates Alexandra Meis (MPA 2013) and Miriam Altman (MPA 2013) have made Forbes ' annual "30 under 30" honor roll of up-and-coming education entrepreneurs—individuals who are "rethinking learning with the three Cs: code, college …
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Student Spotlight: Maya Koehn-Wu (MUP 2026)In honor of Universal Human Rights Month—and Human Rights Day on December 10, which commemorates the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—we’re spotlighting the Displaced Migrants Action Group (DMAG) , a student-led organization at …
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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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Are Stocks Overtaking Real Estate in Household Portfolios?The rapid growth of the stock market since 1990 has encouraged the view that corporate equity holdings are becoming the primary asset for a broad spectrum of American households. A closer look at the evidence, however, reveals that real estate continues …
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Nupur ChaudhuryWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner for its unique approach to urban planning. Wagner houses their planning program in a School of Public Service, not in a school of architecture. I had a clear vision of how I wanted to be of …
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Eric KlinenbergEric Klinenberg is Helen Gould Shepard Professor in the Social Sciences and Director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University. He has affiliated appointments at NYU Wagner, the NYU Department of Media, Culture, and Communication, and …
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A region at the center of the world: The Role of the Port Authority of New York and New JerseyOrganizations that endure for a hundred years or more share two key characteristics – they fulfill important functions, and they adapt to changing needs and circumstances. How these organizations are able to do so, however, may only become evident over …
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Alumni Spotlight: Breandan Ward (EMPA 2018)Breandan Ward (MPA 2018), Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Adjunct Professor What initially led you to NYU Wagner, and what has inspired you to continue at NYU as an adjunct? After 15 years in investment banking, I wanted to refocus my work and studies …
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NYU Wagner Labor Initiative and State Futures Release Joint Issue Brief on Strengthening Workers' Rights Through Interstate CooperationAs Federal Labor Protections Diminish, New Report Charts Collaborative State Response State Futures and NYU Wagner Labor Initiative release roadmap for interstate action on workers’ rights A new report released by State Futures and the NYU Wagner …
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Rachel PardoeWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? Unlike other academic institutions, Wagner feels like a part of New York City. I liked that Wagner professors have jobs outside of teaching and the majority of students work; my classes felt collaborative …
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Advancing Choice in the Housing Choice Voucher Program: Source of Income Protections and Locational OutcomesAn elusive goal of HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher program is to provide more – and better – locational choices for recipient households. Landlord discrimination against voucher recipients is one potential barrier, particularly in areas of greater …
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Falling Through the Cracks? The Distribution of ERAP Spending in New York StateThis analysis identifies and describes the ZIP Codes in New York City and a subsample of New York State that received lower and higher than expected ERAP applications to inform decisions about how to prioritize areas for other interventions and the …
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My Summer Internship Experience: Kim Paiz (MPA 2017)Kim Paiz was thrilled to be offered an summer internship with the Citizens Committee for New York City, but she wouldn't have been able to take on the unpaid internship without the help of a stipend from NYU Wagner's Ellen Schall Experience Fund. Paiz …
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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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MUP CurriculumFocus Area Courses Public Policy and Planning in New York Climate Economics Environmental Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities Planning for Emergencies and Disasters Water Sourcing and Climate Change Climate Policy and Politics Topics in Urban …
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Alumni GroupsNYU Wagner's Alumni Affinity and Regional Groups bring together alumni with shared professional experiences and interests both in the U.S. and abroad. They help alumni strengthen their network, share professional resources, and stay abreast of industry …
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Class VisitsSit in on a Course Sitting in on an NYU Wagner course virtually gives prospective and newly admitted students an opportunity to see first-hand an NYU classroom, interact with current students, and share in the knowledge of NYU Wagner's dynamic faculty. …
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Points for Place: Can State Governments Shape Siting Patterns of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Developments?There is considerable controversy about the allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Some charge that credits are disproportionately allocated to developments in poor, minority neighborhoods without additional investments and thereby …