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Advancing Resiliency: A Green Stormwater Mitigation PlanFollowing Superstorm Sandy, the City of Long Beach began a comprehensive planning process to determine appropriate solutions for minimizing the impact of severe weather events. The Capstone team was tasked with creating a green stormwater mitigation plan …
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Financial Access Initiative (FAI) Launches Research Study to Shed Light on Hidden Lives of Small FirmsThe Financial Access Initiative (FAI) , together with The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced the launch of The Small Firm Diaries , a global research initiative that will provide unprecedented insight into the financial lives of small …
Faculty Profile
Blair WilliamBlair William is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Mr. William has over 20 years of experience in the fields of finance and accounting. …
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UNDERSTANDING RACIAL EQUITY WITHIN SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTING The Racial Equity Investing Collaborative (Collaborative) is a group of six organizations—Toniic, Confluence Philanthropy, The ImPact, Intentional Endowments Network, Impact Capital Managers, and American Sustainable Business Network—that aim to …
Stories
NYU announces an MS in Health Law and Strategy for professionalsNew York University is announcing the establishment of an MS in Health Law and Strategy (MS HLS) for experienced professionals from a broad range of health-related fields and backgrounds. Offered jointly by NYU School of Law and NYU Wagner Graduate School …
Faculty Profile
Thomas SugrueThomas Sugrue is Silver Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History, Director of the NYU Cities Collaborative and Director of the Metropolitan Studies Program. A leading scholar of urban and suburban America, race, politics, and public policy, …
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Kovner-Behrman Health Forum Explores Paths to Improved Decision-Making in HealthcareNYU Wagner's Sherry Glied, Dean and Professor of Public Service, convened the 20th annual Kovner-Behrman Health Forum before a capacity audience in the school's home in the historic Puck Building on March 23. Entitled "Check Your Intuitions," the event …
Capstone Projects
Evaluating Nursing Care Delivery ModelThe Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a healthcare industry leader world-renowned for its orthopedic and rheumatologic care. A four-time awardee of the Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence, HSS is committed to providing the highest quality of …
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PhD Student Wins Research Grant from The Horowitz Foundation for Social PolicyNYU Wagner student Robert Collinson has been awarded a $7,500 grant by The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy for his continuing scholarship on “The Causes and Consequences of Residential Evictions: Evidence from New York City." Collinson is a PhD …
Publication
Social Security and the Politics of AssumptionsThis article addresses the importance of economic and demographic assumptions in framing the public policy process. It examines functions of such assumptions as an important aspect of government and as a new challenge for public managers. Using Social …
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Four NYU Wagner Alumni Named 2025 Manhattan Power 100Manhattan is arguably the hub of New York City, and four NYU Wagner alumni have been recognized among City & State’s 2025 Manhattan Power 100 for their places at the heart of it all. 50. Natalia Cineas (MS 2009) and Julian John (MPA 2002); Executives, …
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An Intervention to Improve Care and Reduce Costs for High Risk Patients with Frequent Health Services UseBackground A small percentage of high-risk patients accounts for a large proportion of Medicaid spending in the United States, which has become an urgent policy issue. Our objective was to pilot a novel patient-centered intervention for high-risk patients …
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Real Estate Economics Journal Recognizes Professors Sewin Chan and Ingrid Gould Ellen for "Best Paper" of 2016A study by NYU Wagner professors Sewin Chan and Ingrid Gould Ellen, and NYU Furman Center post-doctorate research fellow Samuel Dastrop, has been named Best Paper of 2016 by the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association , publisher of the …
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Urban Policy - PhDThis field prepares students to undertake research related to urban areas. Fundamentally, cities are about proximity and heterogeneity, which bring both benefits and costs. Bringing large numbers of diverse people together in small spaces means …
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Hunter Johansson (MPA 2018)Solar Responders (SR), a New York-based nonprofit organization, installs solar power and battery storage in fire stations in Puerto Rico. The organization’s mission was developed in response to the devastation Hurricane Maria caused to the island’s power …
Capstone Projects
Development of a New Five-Year Strategic PlanThe Centre for Human Development and Social Transformation (CHDST) is a Nigerian-based organization aimed at achieving peace in the Rivers and Delta states through training and engaging youth, teachers, and community leaders on peaceful conflict …
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Innovating Divestment and Shareholder Engagement investment Strategies for Social ChangeTransform Finance is an investment network for asset owners that connects investors to community-based organizations (CBOs). Transform Finance serves marginalized communities and advises investors and CBOs on how to maximize the impact of their investment …
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Race and the Housing Cycle: Differences in Home Equity Trends Among Long-Term HomeownersDuring the past decade, housing markets across the United States experienced dramatic upheaval. Housing prices rose rapidly throughout much of the country from 2000 until the start of 2007 and then fell sharply during the next two years. Many households …
Capstone Projects
United Nations Human Resources Reform: Study of Industry Best PracticesIn Resolution A/RES/57/305, the General Assembly requested the Office of Internal Oversight Services to study the impact of the mandated human resources reforms and report to the 59th session. To assist in the completion of this report, the Capstone team, …
Capstone Projects
United Nations Human Resources Reform: Study of Industry Best PracticesIn Resolution A/RES/57/305, the General Assembly requested the Office of Internal Oversight Services to study the impact of the mandated human resources reforms and report to the 59th session. To assist in the completion of this report, the Capstone team, …
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Bronx Outreach Program Pilot ProjectResearch has proven that pre-release planning for incarcerated adults leads to lower recidivism rates. The Capstone team designed the Bronx Outreach Program, a pre-release program that utilizes a family case management model as a method of transitioning …
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Penn Station Area Inventory and Recommendations for Community Board FiveThe Capstone team worked with Manhattan’s Community Board Five (CB5) to inventory and assess current conditions and planned projects in the Penn Station area as a foundation for future community planning efforts and a potential 197-A plan. The study area …
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Leveraging Organizational Strengths to Generate IncomeHarlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is a college preparatory and completion program that provides an extended continuum of education and youth development and leadership opportunities to underserved New York City students. HEAF has received multiple …