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Student Spotlight: Julian Mura-Kröger (MUP 2026)In honor of Universal Human Rights Month—and Human Rights Day on December 10, which marks the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—we’re spotlighting the Displaced Migrants Action Group (DMAG) , a student-led organization at NYU …
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CYC: The S.E.E. StrategiesWhat opportunities are there in my courses to use assignments as a way to further my career exploration? (e.g. is there an organization in my field of interest that I can use as a case study for a project?) How can I use an assignment to interview someone …
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Social Change Leadership PracticesErica Gabrielle Foldy, Laurie Goldman and Sonia Ospina. The Leadership Task of Prompting Cognitive Shifts: Shaping Perceptions of Issues and Constituencies to Achieve Public Service Goals. A practical five-page guide for nonprofit leaders. 2009. Dodge, J. …
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The Lisa Goldberg FellowshipOne of NYU Wagner's most coveted fellowships was named after a passionate defender of social justice, equality, and democracy—who made a real difference on the …
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The Impact of StateLevel Administrative Procedures on SNAP Participation Rates Among Eligible IndividualsNearly one in eight individuals is enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. However, only one in three eligible individuals actually receives benefits. Participation rates vary widely …
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Welcome to the NYU Migration Network October DigestHere are some updates and upcoming migration and mobility events for this month. Follow Us on Twitter Please see our Twitter feed for more information and additional updates: @NYUMigrationNet Suggest a Topic for our Upcoming Public Conversation Series …
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At "Debates of the Century" event, a lively exchange on ImmigrationThe second installment of "Debates at the Century @ NYU Wagner" featured, on March 29, a lively exchange of viewpoints on U.S. immigration policies between David Frum, a senior editor at The Atlantic, and Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the …
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Wemimo Abbey (MPA 2015) is driving economic justice by creating a more equitable credit building systemThe following article was created by the NYU Alumni Association (NYUAA) which celebrated Wagner alumnus Wemimo Abbey (MPA 2015) and Samir Goel (STERN 2016) with the 2022 NYU Alumni Changemaker of the Year award . Wemimo Abbey (MPA 2015) and Samir Goel …
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Wagner ESEF LogosParticipating Organizations The Wagner Experience Fund Fellows have held internships at many organizations, including: …
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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 …
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Capstone: Improving NYU Hospital Center's End-of-Life CareStudent Amirav Davy and Bob Press from NYU Hospital Center describe how the Capstone project compared NYUHC's end-of-life care to other …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Named to PoliticsNY 2025 Black Power Players ListNYU Wagner alumni Errol Pierre (MPA-HPAM 2013) and Marjorie Parker (MPA 2008) have been recognized on the PoliticsNY 2025 Black Power Players list, an annual feature celebrating Black leaders who are making a lasting impact across New York City and the …
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Body Mass Index and Physical Attractiveness: Evidence From a Combination Image-Alteration/List ExperimentThe list experiment is used to detect latent beliefs when researchers suspect a substantial degree of social desirability bias from respondents. This methodology has been used in areas ranging from racial attitudes to political preferences. Meanwhile, …
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"The Hidden Lives of America’s Poor and Middle Class”Jonathan Morduch, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at NYU Wagner, has co-written an article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review , describing the U.S. Financial Diaries project he leads. The ongoing project deeply explores the financial lives …
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Unrepresented Litigants' Bill of Rights for New York City Family CourtLegal Information for Families Today (LIFT) provides support and services to litigants navigating the Family Court system without an attorney. LIFT recognized that unrepresented litigants often do not understand their basic rights, creating a significant …
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Public Service is Advocating for Women's Rights to Their BodiesPublic Service is ... Advocating for Women's Rights to Their Bodies With $18, Aissata and her sister founded the There is No Limit Foundation, which empowers the poorest communities to reach their potential by eradicating social barriers and creating …
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The Strength of Prison Education: Maintaining Community Post-releaseHudson Link for Higher Education in Prison (Hudson Link) is a nonprofit focused on providing college education, life skills, and re-entry support to incarcerated men and women to make a positive impact on their lives, families, and communities. Hudson …
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The New Public ServiceAccording to Paul C. Light's controversial new book, The New Public Service, this January's 4.8 percent federal pay increase will do little to compensate for what potential employees think is currently missing from federal careers. Talented Americans are …
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Major Expansion of Primary Care in Brazil Linked to Decline in Unnecessary HospitalizationIn 1994 Brazil launched what has since become the world’s largest community-based primary health care program. Under the Family Health Program, teams consisting of at least one physician, one nurse, a medical assistant, and four to six trained community …
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Healthcare use trajectories and costs for people in the last year of life: a retrospective analysis using linked primary care and hospital data in EnglandBMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, forthcoming. …
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Informing the Implementation of Savings initiative for Retirement-Eligible EmployeesThe New York City Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is NYC’s chief financial agency, and its Citywide Savings Unit is the unit responsible for city agency programming aimed at reducing city spending. It is estimated that nearly 10 percent of …
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Contracting for Ticketing ServicesModern methods of fare collection have turned ticketing contracts into complicated information technology projects without necessary bringing all the disciplines of such systems. The high cost of updating or maintaining front line systems makes it very …