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NYU Wagner Hosts Health Equity Today: The Place Principle Panel Discussion… Principle, an exploration of how geographic location can impact access to healthcare, availability of resources, and … and Mertz discussed how location can have a tremendous impact on the social determinants of health on an extremely … different zip codes within the same city—even neighboring areas—can have vastly different needs when it comes to …
Alumni In Action
Tallant Burley… my professional career. How did being in New York City impact your professional journey? NYC offers considerable … to NYC for graduate school gave me the opportunity to explore different areas of interest, because it's really the epicenter of where …
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WORLD CITIES PROJECT… The largest cities in the developed world all face an unprecedented … worldwide. Our studies focus on three substantive areas: 1) urban aging; 2) emergency preparedness; and 3) the … providing services to elderly citizens and recognizing the impact of an aging population differ considerably. WCP …
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2021 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS… how data can be used to create smarter and more equitable cities. At Wagner, she has focused on developing her data and … grades K-2 in the Newburgh, Beacon, Kingston, and Garrison areas of New York State. Lacking easy-to-use and adaptable assessment tools to measure the program’s impact, Land to Learn engaged a team to construct effective …
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David Bohnett Public Service Fellowship… institutions intersect with the penal system to impact minority TGN people. … During his time at NYU Wagner, he aims to fully explore the intersection of his interest in housing policy … government is uniquely positioned to have the greatest impact on people’s day-to-day lives. After graduating with a …
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NYU Wagner External Scholarships Directory… building sustainable solutions that positively impact development and social well-being, making cities more accessible, humane, diverse and dynamic. In its … policy and practice in The Commonwealth Fund's principal areas of interest: improving health insurance coverage and …
Stories
"We Can’t Stop Neighborhoods from Changing"… Urban Policy and Planning at NYU Wagner, is exploring the impact of rising rents in major cities of the U.S., including New York, where, according to a … Ellen’s work on housing affordability continues to make an impact nationally. Her latest study –featured in a Jan. 5, …
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Alumni Spotlight: Lisa D'Oyen (MPA 2014)… Communication and Administration. The main focus areas of the foundations include STEAM Education, Food … I chose. In addition to the comprehensive curriculum in areas I was interested in, I was also drawn to Wagner because … language was also a valuable learning experience. What impact do you hope to make through your career and/or …
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Scott Martin… of the Economist Intelligence Unit for over a decade. His areas of research and teaching specialization are comparative … bringing together scholarship on that company’s social impact and employment relations from across four continents. …
Capstone Projects
Sing Sing Historic Prison Museum… private sources. The Capstone team identified four study areas for the report: (1) Economic impacts of the museum …
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Projects - ICIS… protection, in the context of the quality of life in urban areas. Agencies that have funded current and recent research … of urban populations. . . Starting with nine network cities (six continental U.S. and three Latin American, home … toxics (MSATs) is part of federal and state environmental impact assessment procedures. The purpose of the project was …
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UPADM-GP.102
Introduction to Social Impact… and rapidly evolving world, the concept of social impact has become central to addressing the most pressing … disciplines, sectors, and frameworks. Students will explore the role of social entrepreneurship, nonprofit … leverages the city's rich diversity and vibrant social impact ecosystem. Students will engage with guest speakers …News
What Should Mayor-Elect Mamdani Do Next? NYU Wagner and Vital City Host Expert Panel… media environment, noting that inflammatory headlines can impact public perception. To that, Louis posed a question to …
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NYU Wagner Releases ‘NYC 2025’ Comprehensive, Inclusive Policy Proposals for New York City’s Economic Recovery… NYC 2025 brings together experts from different issue areas to hold an ongoing conversation about a range of public …
Alumni In Action
Santhosh Ramdoss… with investment discussions, emphasizing mission-driven impact. This shifts to collaborations with nonprofits … my organization, I am deeply committed to three core areas of impact, all of which are deeply rooted in my … to me. The United States presents a unique landscape to explore and address the complexities of the racial wealth …
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Sarah Kaufman… an autonomous vehicles policy framework for U.S. cities, exploring the Pink Tax on Transportation and its …
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2020 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS… looks forward to continuing to scale Embrace Her Legacy's impact after graduating from NYU Wagner in May 2020. … government fellowships, allowing Kyleigh to amplify her impact on public policy across the country. … Captanian (MUP) Alexis Captanian came to NYU Wagner to explore community development policies that advance equity …
Capstone Projects
Developing Logic Models and Evaluation Tools to Increase Understanding of the Impact of a New York City Legal Services Nonprofit Organization… Capstone team to research and design logic models and an impact evaluation tool for two practice areas that provide legal counsel and representation to … a variety of stakeholders, the team explored the role and impact of Brooklyn A as an intermediary within the larger …
Stories
Student Spotlight: Abdulla Alhussam (MPA)… and need. Doing this type of charity work motivated me to explore work in public service. I wanted to work with … to do it right. In particular, I was drawn to the Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment specialization at NYU …
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The Fiscal Consequences of Special District Consolidation: Evidence from California… of public service provision, as many metropolitan areas rely on a fragmented network of jurisdictions to … variation in the number of districts, isolating the causal impact of government fragmentation is challenging. To … procedures for the consolidation and annexation of cities and special districts. Using synthetic control …
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Seun Owolabi… network building, and convening our grantees across issue areas and regions to connect causes with one another. We were … assistant in my second year at Wagner allowed me to explore topics I didn’t know about, or if I did, didn’t know … conversation about operations, capturing metrics, and the impact on its target audience. A few months later, my …
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Alec Schierenbeck Discusses Affordable Housing in NYC at 2025 Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy ForumOn October 16, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted its annual Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum featuring guest speaker Alec Schierenbeck, executive director of the Charter Revision Commission and general counsel for the Department of City Planning. Wagner’s Main …
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CYC: Getting Started… You like its mission. You’d like your work to have an impact on this issue, population or area. You like the … you identify a field you care about or a few you want to explore (e.g. open space, public transportation, waterfront …