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Streamlining Expansion of Primary Education in Latin AmericaProject Alianza is an international nonprofit whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty in rural coffee communities by bringing educational resources to children living and working on coffee farms. Approximately 2.6 million school-aged children in …
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Bianca GiraultWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose to attend NYU Wagner for graduate school due to its background in international policy, unwavering commitment to diversity, and proximity to global institutions that would enhance my graduate …
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Government by Investigation: Congress, President, and the Search for Answers, 1945–2012Presidential and congressional investigations are particularly powerful tools for asking tough questions about highly visible, often complex government breakdowns, including: communist infiltration of government 1950s, the Vietnam War during the 1960s, …
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Application Deadlines & Process Applicants seeking merit-based aid are encouraged to complete the application early in the cycle, as awarding becomes more competitive throughout the year. International applicants are also encouraged to apply early to allow enough time to obtain any …
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Master of Science in Public Policy (1-Year Program)The MSPP will provide you with the skills you need to assess, create, and implement public policy that has a lasting impact on the public good. This accelerated, one-year program will prepare you for a career in policy analysis in a range of fields and …
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Social Media Promotion and Graphic Design Requests For all requests regarding social media, communications, event emails, and graphic design, please send an email to wagner.communications@nyu.edu and include the following information: The nature of your request Any time sensitivity associated with your …
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The Dynamics of On-Street Parking in Large Central CitiesFunded by the Federal Highway Administration, the purpose of this report is three-fold: (1) to determine, to the degree possible, the impact that on-street parking has on transportation, development, and land-use; (2) to identify and review …
Alumni In Action
Breanna DiGiammarinoWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I started a small nonprofit as an undergrad and wanted to expand my skills in the management aspect of scaling-up that organization. Wagner offered a great opportunity to do that in a wonderful community of …
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Betsy FullerHow did you find your first post-Wagner job? I found my first post-Wagner job (still my current job, almost 6 years later) by giving my resume to my nurse practitioner at the NYU Student Health Center! This only goes to show that how you present yourself …
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"Shaping Tomorrow Today: Evaluating and Implementing Long-Term Decisions"In March 2009, the RAND Frederick S. Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition hosted a workshop called “Shaping Tomorrow Today: Near-Term Steps Towards Long-Term Goals.” The workshop gave policymakers and analysts an …
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Measuring School Efficiency: Lessons from Economics, Implications for PracticeHigh school reform is currently at the top of the education policy making agenda after years of stagnant achievement and persistent racial and income test score gaps. Although a number of reforms offer some promise of improving U.S. high schools, small …
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How New York Housing Policies Are Different -- and Maybe WhyAlmost everyone says New York City is exceptional, and many people think that housing is one of the most exceptional aspects of New York life. But New York’s housing conditions are not so different from those in other large US cities, or at least not in …
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Faculty Experts for MediaAffirmative Action: Domingo Morel K-12 Education, Charter Schools: Leanna Stiefel Organizational Leadership and Professional Development: Judy Pryor-Ramirez Special Education Mainstreaming, Small High Schools, Bullying: Leanna Stiefel Schools and …
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Daniel ManitskyWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? Wagner offered a great mix of classes focused on the "doing" of public sector work. While it offered a rigorous academic orientation, it was always focused on turning knowledge into action. It was not focused …
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Pan Asian Student AllianceMission PASA is committed to raising visibility and awareness regarding AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) social and policy issues, both domestic and international, within the public service sector and the wider community. We strive to provide a …
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Charles CohenCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? The Excelsior Service Fellowship Program is a New York State program that places recently graduated policy and law students in two-year fellowships with public agencies after they complete their …
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Health Plus PHSP, Inc.At Health Plus, one of New York Citys largest managed care organizations, the resident worked on several organizationwide projects, including implementing a performance improvement program. The goal of the program is to develop a culture of continuous …
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Odyssey House, Inc.Odyssey House, Inc. is a nonprofit addiction treatment center within the enhanced therapeutic community treatment model, offering family, adult, and adolescent mental health treatment programs at facilities in various locations throughout New York. The …
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United Nations Worksite Wellness ProgramsThe Capstone team was asked to create a comprehensive guide to worksite health promotion and worksite wellness that could be tailored to the needs of United Nations employees. To frame the project, the Capstone team was assigned two preliminary white …
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Wagner Career Services and International Student Society speak on the future of workOn February 3, 2023, the NYU Wagner Office of Career Services (OCS) partnered with the Wagner International Student Society (WISS) to host a networking lunch and workshop for Wagner students. Students from across NYU Wagner’s diverse degree programs …
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Preliminary Review of the Local Planning and Finance Systems Under Cambodias Emerging DecentralizationThe Capstone team was sponsored by the United Nations Capital Development Fund and World Bank to evaluate a national decentralization program, recently established to develop grassroots democracy and alleviate poverty. Research focused on the emerging …
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Benchmarking and Best Practices of Internal Justice systems: An Audit of the United Nations Grievance Procedures SystemThe Capstone team was asked by the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight to examine the United Nations Internal Justice System. The Capstone team benchmarked the current United Nations system comparing it to other similar grievance systems. Special …
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New case study in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell FoundationNYU Wagner's Social Innovation & Investment Initiative (SII) , led by Professor Scott Taitel , is proud to announce the publication of a new case study, Mission Investing: A Framework for Family Foundations. Through support from the Michael & Susan …
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Balance Sheet Insolvency and Contribution Revenue in Public CharitiesUsing Form 990 data reported by public charities, we document signifi cant bunching of nonprofits at near-zero net assets, the threshold for insolvency. Bunching occurs despite the fact that creditors cannot force insolvent nonprofits into involuntary …