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Making the case for New York City’s age-friendly local business initiativeOver the last few years, the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) has seen how store layout and indifferent service can make older New Yorkers feel marginalized and discourage them from shopping independently. Given the projected growth of the older …
Alumni In Action
Stephanie SkryzowskiWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner because of the experiential education that is part of the MPA curriculum. I knew that I wanted to graduate not only with classroom experience but also with practical experience that I could …
Stories
Student Spotlight: Brian Edward Libed (EMPA)Name: Brian Edward Libed Hometown: I was born and grew up in Manila, Philippines; I have lived in New York for most of my life. NYU Wagner Program/Specialization: Executive Master of Public Administration—Nurse Leader Current employment: Certified Home …
Faculty Profile
Palak KaushalPalak Kaushal is the Deputy Chief of Staff at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD). She works closely with the Commissioner and senior staff in advancing the agency's housing priorities for the city of New York, …
Capstone Projects
Long-Term Impact AssessmentOpening Act (OA) provides free after-school and extracurricular programs to high-need New York City public high schools without theater and arts programs. Founded in 2000, the organization strives to help students develop leadership, commitment, …
Capstone Projects
Evaluation of Howie the Harp Peer Specialist Training ProgramCommunity Access is a nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals with mental health issues make the transition from shelters and institutions to independent living. The organization’s Howie the Harp Peer Specialist Training Program (HTH) …
News
City & State Names Two Alumni to 2025 Arts & Culture Trailblazers ListNew York is home to world-renowned cultural institutions which have driven cultural tourism and cultivated creativity for generations. City & State’s 2025 Trailblazers in Arts & Culture power list highlights the leaders helping New York’s arts and …
Alumni In Action
Alice WongCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As Chief of Staff, I serve as a senior advisor to the President & Chief Executive Officer at the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC). Founded in 1965, CPC’s mission is to promote the social and …
News
NYU Wagner chosen to continue as RWJF's Policies for Action (P4A) research hub… serve. NYU Wagner is now delighted to share the news that its involvement in the RWJF-sponsored research …
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Bloomberg Innovation Delivery FellowshipOver half of the world’s population now lives in an urban area. Cities serve as hubs for invention, cultural exchange, education, and the arts, but also pose unique governance challenges. In 2011, Bloomberg Philanthropies launched a three-year, $24 …
Capstone Projects
Informing the Planning Process of a Museum’s CreationOver the past two years, a committee of LGВТ community leaders and activists took preliminary steps towards creating a museum focused on LGВТ history and culture. The committee enlisted a Capstone team to research the stages of museum development and …
News
Student Spotlight: Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service? There are, of course, so many reasons – being able to live in New York, the incredible faculty, and the unique classes on offer – but I think that one “eureka” moment came sometime while I …
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MUP - International Development Planning SpecializationWhen “the greater good” has global proportions, how do you balance the needs and values of all the people involved? We’ll help you answer that. Whether you’re interested in planning for the multinational cities of tomorrow or the developing economies of …
News
Five papers by NYU Wagner's Laura Wherry cited in White House economic reportNo fewer than five research papers coauthored by Laura Wherry, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Service at NYU Wagner, are included in the 2024 Economic Report of the President . The newly published report presents an overview of the nation’s …
Faculty Profile
Anthony ThomasAnthony Thomas is a strategic planning and organizational management professional who focuses on the intersection of politics, policy, strategy, and advocacy. He focuses on building systems and operationalizing campaigns to procure funding or increase …
Publication
The Shape of Guaranteed IncomeEven when the economy was humming, before COVID-19 hit, having a steady job didn't guarantee escape from money troubles. At the end of 2019, 16 percent of Americans surveyed by the Federal Reserve reported that they wouldn't be able to cover their bills …
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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 …
Publication
Government's Greatest Priorities of the Next Half CenturyNo one can be sure what the next fifty years will hold in terms of government achievement, nor can anyone be sure just what the federal government will be doing fifty years from now. The government will almost certainly launch entirely new endeavors, some …
Stories
#MyWagnerLife: Ashley Putnam (MPA-PNP)… today about my experience @nyuwagner #mywagnerlife http://t.co/m9e2n1rv3U — Ashley Putnam (@AshleyAPutnam) … for sales near the L train. #tistheseason #mywagnerlife http://t.co/HYuGdiawaU — Ashley Putnam (@AshleyAPutnam) … for my last Policy and Operations class! #mywagnerlife http://t.co/mddecwTdwn — Ashley Putnam (@AshleyAPutnam) …
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Alumni Spotlight: Joi J. Rae (MPA-PNP 2018)Joi J. Rae (MPA-PNP 2018), director of special projects and strategic partnerships, Stand Up America We'd love to learn more about your journey in civic engagement and political action. What drew you to this field? I come from a family of immigrants who …
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NYU Wagner's Martha Stark named to Mayoral panel on NYC budgetNYU Wagner's Professor Martha E. Stark has been named by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to serve on a new independent Budget Advisory Panel, joining other public and private sector leaders. Said the Mayor , "Throughout New York City history, those who …
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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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"Government by the People"Building on decades of authoritative scholarship, this completely updated text continues to offer accessible, carefully crafted, and straightforward coverage of the foundations of American politics, as well consistent focus on the achievements of a …
Stories
#MyWagnerLife: Takiema Bunche Smith (EMPA) TODAY! Follow @connect4mation (Takiema Bunche Smith, EMPA student) as she live tweets about her #MyWagnerLife ! pic.twitter.com/EayqR5IENZ — NYU Wagner (@NYUWagner) April 1, 2016 I'm all settled in this special place and ready to live tweet …