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State and City Government Ethics Are the Focus of One-Day Conference at NYU WagnerNumerous states and cities have experienced a cascade of criminal and ethical violations by public servants in recent years. What can policy makers and professionals who interact with city and state government agencies and legislatures do to limit …
Publication
Policy Research: The Field DimensionField research, defined as an unstructured contact with public problems and programs, is essential to realistic policy research. Research linking governmental action to good outcomes is rare, because those who study government and those whose who analyze …
Faculty Profile
Sonia M. OspinaSonia M. Ospina, Professor Emerita of Public Management and Policy at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, is a sociologist by training, and an expert in qualitative research.  Her interests in the participatory, inclusive and collaborative …
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NYU Votes: Wagner Alumni and Students Lead the Way in Voter Engagement EffortsAn NYU Wagner education prepares students and graduates to be at the forefront of promoting democracy and voter engagement across the country. During the 2024 Presidential Election cycle, Wagner students and alumni alike were engaged in nonpartisan …
Alumni In Action
Sarah StefanskiCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As an assistant director at the New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO), I oversee budget and policy research for the Housing, Environment, and Infrastructure team. IBO is a non-mayoral city …
Publication
The Role of Neighborhood Characteristics in Mortgage Default Risk: Evidence from New York CityUsing a rich database of non-prime mortgages from New York City, we find that census tract level neighborhood characteristics are important predictors of default behavior, even after controlling for an extensive set of controls for loan and borrower …
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Equity and Accountability: The Impact of State Accountability Systems on School FinanceUsing an 11-year panel data set containing information on revenues, expenditures, and demographics for every school district in the United States, we examine the effects of state-adopted school accountability systems on the adequacy and equity of school …
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Immigrant and Native-born Differences in School Stability and Special Education: Evidence from New York CityUsing the literature on achievement differences as a framework and motivation, along with data on New York City students, we examine nativity differences in students' rates of attendance, school mobility, school system exit, and special education …
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Global Climate Change and Transportation Infrastructure: Lessons from the New York AreaGlobal climate change (GCC) is now well known, and its impacts are a stark reality. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), changes in global climate in the 20th century, whether from human or natural causes, are already …
Course
EXEC-GP.1194
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 …
Faculty Profile
Mark NegronMark Negron is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Mark is currently the Vice President of Business Applications at the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS).  …
News
Four NYU Wagner Alumni Named 2025 City & State Nonprofit TrailblazersIn  City & State’s  2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers list , four NYU Wagner alumni were recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the community.  Alexandros Hatzakis (MPA-PNP 2013), chief operating officer and associate executive director, FPWA In …
Publication
Housing, Neighborhoods, and Children’s HealthIn theory, improving low-income families’ housing and neighborhoods could also improve their children’s health, through any number of mechanisms. For example, less exposure to environmental toxins could prevent diseases such as asthma; a safer, less …
Capstone Projects
Mapping Chinese Development Aid"The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is a non­partisan entity serving Congressional staff and committee members with up­to­date information regarding international and domestic policy issues. Just as the Chinese economy has developed so has its …
Capstone Projects
Telecommuting Study for UN Department of ManagementThe Capstone team was enlisted by the United Nations Department of Management to develop recommendations for improving the existing policy and practice of telecommuting within the Secretariat and its field offices world-wide. The team carried out an …
Capstone Projects
Feasibility Study for GMHC Medical ClinicSince its founding in 1981 during the onset of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States, GMHC has played a leading role at the local, state, and national level in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Through their extensive social services and programs for …
Capstone Projects
The Effects of Welfare Reform on the Well­Being of Single Mothers"The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 changed the face of welfare by imposing time limits, work requirements, and stricter eligibility controls. While many studies show that it has been successful in reducing welfare …
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Laura Wherry Named Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Research Prize WinnerAssociate Professor Laura Wherry was awarded NYU Wagner’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Research Prize winner for the 2023–24 academic year. The prize, part of Wagner’s overall Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Access efforts, serves as an …
Alumni In Action
Laurie PriceTell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization and position responsibilities, as well as any relevant volunteer or entrepreneurial activities? I currently serve as Chief of Staff for the Charter …
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Two NYU Wagner Alumni Recognized Among City & State’s 2024 Trailblazers in Economic DevelopmentCity & State ’s 2024 Trailblazers in Economic Development list recognizes outstanding leaders who are driving transformative economic growth and job creation across New York State. Among the 2024 honorees are two NYU Wagner alumni—Rosalie Drago and …
Capstone Projects
Integrating Sanitation Into Development SectorsFLUSH is a US-based social enterprise organization that advocates for the integration of sanitation into development work in the public and private sectors. The sanitation sector faces limited funding opportunities to build capacity through partnerships …
Capstone Projects
Strategies for Enhanced Alumni EngagementFounded in 1944, Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York (CCC) is a nonprofit and nonpartisan child advocacy organization known for strong analytic work, community engagement, and fact-based advocacy. One of the organization’s signature programs, …
Capstone Projects
Toward Sustainable TransportationThe Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) works to promote sustainable and equitable transportation around the world. The ITDP enlisted the help of a Capstone team to assist in its effort to creatively advocate for sustainable …
Stories
Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Michael Blake in Conversation with the Honorable Shaun DonovanBy: Sakura Miyazaki   On Monday, October 28, 2019,  NYU Wagner’s Visiting Urbanist Michael Blake invited students, faculty, and staff to discuss the future of urban policy in cities like New York with the Honorable Shaun Donovan, former Director of the US …
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