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Strategic LeadershipOnly open to students in the Executive MPA Program. Strategic Leadership is an intensive leadership course designed to equip mid-career students with the tools, perspectives, and frameworks for executing high-impact strategy within mission-driven …Webpage
2020 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONSROBERT F. WAGNER AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE for leadership capacity and exceptional contribution to public service …
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BA-MPA and BA-MUP with College of Arts and ScienceA four-year liberal arts education makes an excellent foundation for a job in public service, but a master’s degree can give you the professional skills and tools to have an even greater impact. Pursuing two degrees can feel like a long road, but it …
Publication
Application of Global Positioning System Methods for the Study of Obesity and Hypertension Risk Among Low-Income Housing Residents in New York City: A Spatial Feasibility Study. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using global positioning system (GPS) methods to understand the spatial context of obesity and hypertension risk among a sample of low-income housing residents in New York City (n = 120). GPS …
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In the Heat of the Summer: Lessons from the Heat Waves in ParisClimate change and human health are intertwined. The heat waves in Chicago, in 1995, and in Paris, in 2003, followed by Hurricane Katrina_s destruction of New Orleans, raised awareness of the risks faced by vulnerable older people. Many cities have …
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Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among older children and Adolescents with HIV: A qualitative study of psychosocial contextsAbstract Survival among perinatally infected children and youth with HIV has been greatly extended since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapies. Yet, adherence to HIV medication regimens is suboptimal and decreases as children reach …
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A Secure America in a Secure WorldThe Bush administration’s “war on terrorism” reflects a major failure of leadership and makes Americans more vulnerable rather than more secure. The administration has chosen a path to combat terrorism that has weakened multilateral institutions and …
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Contribution Volatility and Public Pension ReformIn the wake of the economic downturn of 2008–2009, researchers and policymakers have focused considerable attention on the extent of unfunded liabilities in US public sector pension plans and the implications for the long term fiscal sustainability of …
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Race and the CityThis paper provides the introduction to the special issue on Race and the City in the Journal of Housing Economics in 2018. The paper surveys relevant topics on racial and ethnic discrimination and residential segregation, and provides a more detailed …
News
Angela Sung Pinsky (MUP 2005) Named to City & State’s 2024 Manhattan Power 100 The 2024 Manhattan Power 100 from City & State highlights the “central players at the center of the world,” spotlighting the accomplishments of the borough’s leaders in government, business, advocacy, and more. Angela Sung Pinsky (MUP 2005), head of …
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The State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods in 2014The State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods in 2014 report, published annually by the NYU Furman Center, provides a compendium of data and analysis about New York City’s housing, land use, demographics, and quality of life indicators for each …
Faculty Profile
Sean MillerSean (he/him) is a former teacher and swim coach. His work in teaching, coaching, and education policy spans over a decade from New York and New Jersey to the Middle East to teaching middle school in Baltimore. He worked for four years in administration …
Publication
Evidence-based treatment for opioid disorders: A 23-year national study of methadone dose levelsEffective treatment for patients with opioid use problems is as critical as ever given the upsurge in heroin and prescription opioid abuse. Yet, results from prior studies show that the majority of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) programs in the US …
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Events ArchivesInternational Students in Limbo Day: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Location: 3rd floor event space of 20 Cooper Square Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. Co-sponsored by the NYU Migration Network, NYU …
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Report on avoidable hospitalizations in the Greater Paris Region (French)Les hospitalisations potentiellement évitables (HPE), nécessaires au moment de l’admission à l’hôpital, pourraient être évitées par une prise en charge appropriée des soins de premier recours. Quel est l’apport de l’indicateur des HPE dans un diagnostic …
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Reducing the staggering costs of environmental disease in children, estimated at $76.6 billion in 2008A 2002 analysis documented $54.9 billion in annual costs of environmentally mediated diseases in US children. However, few important changes in federal policy have been implemented to prevent exposures to toxic chemicals. We therefore updated and expanded …
Capstone Projects
Mobile Health Units Study in Latin America and the CaribbeanWhile many organizations acknowledge that mobile health units are an innovative strategy to facilitate access to health services to marginalized populations, little rigorous evaluation or formal research has been implemented to substantiate these claims. …
Capstone Projects
Mobile Health Units Study in Latin America and the CaribbeanWhile many organizations acknowledge that mobile health units are an innovative strategy to facilitate access to health services to marginalized populations, little rigorous evaluation or formal research has been implemented to substantiate these claims. …
Capstone Projects
Economic Growth Theory with the Convergency modelThe Capstone team examined the relationship between the initial year's economic output and the overall economic growth rate based on the convergency theory. In addition, we would like to look at the different impacts of the socio-demographic factors such …
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NYU Wagner’s Class of '19 Urged to ‘Dream Big’ at City Center Convocation CeremonyRichard Buery , who led one of New York City’s biggest policy initiatives of recent years—the Pre K for All initiative—told NYU Wagner’s graduating students to push through any deep-seated doubts they may harbor and “dream big” about tackling major public …
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NYU Wagner’s 2019 Cultural DayBy Mikeala Sparks (MUP, International Development) Every year the Wagner International Student Society (WISS) hosts an interactive and enriching event to allow students to share their diverse cultural heritage from all corners of the Earth. The goal is …
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City and State Names Four NYU Wagner Alumni to The 2024 Bronx Power 100City and State recently released The 2024 Bronx Power 100 , recognizing the borough’s top "movers and shakers" in business, transportation, public policy, and more. This year’s list notably included four NYU Wagner alumni: Thomas Brown (MPA 2000), vice …
Alumni In Action
Hewett ChiuHow would you describe your experience as a Wagner student? Wagner was extremely encouraging and practical. A constant theme throughout my student experience was the ability to apply concepts taught in the classroom to real-world applications and …
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Getting Started with Open Data, A Guide for Transportation AgenciesGetting Started with Open Data is a guide for transportation agencies that would like to release their schedule data and administrative records to the public, and need an introduction to the practice. This guide is intended to result in streamlined use of …