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NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service "Public service is the highest good, and, when done honorably and well, the most rewarding." -Robert NYU's Robert F.

Wagner Graduate School of Public Service prepares public service leaders to translate ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact on the public good. Our faculty’s research changes the way people frame, understand, and act on important public issues. We provide our students with critical skills, access to all that New York City has to offer, and a deep understanding of context surrounding public service challenges—which they use to improve cities and communities across the globe. Since 1938, NYU Wagner has been educating the world’s future public service leaders. We offer a Master of Public Administration in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy, Online Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Administration in Health Policy & Management, Master of Urban Planning, Master of Science in Public Policy, Executive Master of Public Administration, and PhD in Public Administration. US News and World Report Rankings:

Specialties:
#1 in Urban Policy
#4 in Health Policy & Management
#7 in Public Finance & Budgeting
#9 in Social Policy
#10 in Nonprofit Management
#12 in Public Policy Analysis
#15 in Local Government Management
#15 in Public Management and Leadership

Looking to grow your startup team or join a new venture?Join the NYU Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship for Pitch...
10/21/2026

Looking to grow your startup team or join a new venture?

Join the NYU Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship for Pitch Power Hour and Founder Matchup.

Pitch your startup, share your skills, get feedback, and meet potential teammates.

Whether you’re building a venture or looking to contribute to one, come explore opportunities within NYU’s entrepreneurial community.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m. ET
NYU Stern

Reserve your spot:https://luma.com/bs4ddv51

How can technology help people get the support they need?For Jocelyn Howard (MPA-HPAM 2019), Chief Strategy Officer at C...
10/20/2026

How can technology help people get the support they need?

For Jocelyn Howard (MPA-HPAM 2019), Chief Strategy Officer at Civic Reach, this question is at the heart of her work.

In our latest Alumni Spotlight, Jocelyn discusses how technology can help government better serve communities, with impacts as tangible as keeping the heat on for residents.

Read Jocelyn’s story: https://wagner.nyu.edu/news/story/alumni-spotlight-jocelyn-howard-mpa-hpam-2019

Congratulations to three members of the   community who received awards at the American Planning Association NY Metro Ch...
10/19/2026

Congratulations to three members of the community who received awards at the American Planning Association NY Metro Chapter annual conference last week!

📚 Ingrid Gould Ellen, the Paulette Goddard Professor of Urban Policy and Planning and director of the NYU Furman Center, was recognized for her work bridging scholarship and practice.

🏙️ Kate Slevin (MUP 2002) was honored for her sustained leadership and contributions to planning over 15+ years.

💡Tiffany-Ann Taylor, NYU Wagner adjunct assistant professor, earned an award that recognizes women leaders whose innovation and vision have contributed to the region.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4jNKJSH

Public policy shapes our cities, and urban politics shapes what’s possible.Join NYU Wagner for the 2026 Henry Hart Rice ...
10/16/2026

Public policy shapes our cities, and urban politics shapes what’s possible.

Join NYU Wagner for the 2026 Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum, presented by The Rice Family. Christina Greer, Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, will join Mitchell Moss, NYU Wagner’s Henry Hart Rice Professor of Urban Policy and Planning, for a conversation on public policy and urban politics.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM ET

Learn more and register here: https://wagner.nyu.edu/community/events/2026-henry-hart-rice-urban-policy-forum-2026-10-20

Is having more data available for public use actually helpful? 📊 In a new research article for AAAS Science Magazine, NY...
10/14/2026

Is having more data available for public use actually helpful? 📊

In a new research article for AAAS Science Magazine, NYU Wagner Professor Emerita Julia Lane and co-author Natasha Noy explore how to determine what data is "fit for purpose" for scientists, governments, and the public.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4yKoaTp

Meet Difa Farzani (MPA-PNP 2027)! From advising the Indonesian government on economic development and digital transforma...
10/14/2026

Meet Difa Farzani (MPA-PNP 2027)!

From advising the Indonesian government on economic development and digital transformation to serving as co-chair of Wagner Public Interest Technology, Difa brings a global perspective to our community.

Learn more about her journey in our latest Student Spotlight: https://wagner.nyu.edu/news/story/student-spotlight-difa-farzani-mpa-pnp-2027

Introducing: The Public Service Impact Lab 💡 In this pilot yearlong course, NYU Wagner students are tackling a critical ...
10/12/2026

Introducing: The Public Service Impact Lab 💡

In this pilot yearlong course, NYU Wagner students are tackling a critical issue: access to public restrooms in New York City. 🚻

"The scarcity of public bathrooms is a topic that comes up all the time in our city,” said Christine Phelan, noting that it touches on “issues ranging from health and sanitation, to corporate policy and unions and worker rights."

Throughout the year, and with the guidance of six "coaches," students are meeting with public service leaders, elected officials, accessibility advocates, and other related stakeholders to explore and present feasible solutions.

https://bit.ly/4yH9OD6

Last week while in Seattle for the NASPAA Annual Conference, Dean Polly Trottenberg and Professor John Gershman gathered...
10/09/2026

Last week while in Seattle for the NASPAA Annual Conference, Dean Polly Trottenberg and Professor John Gershman gathered with a group of local alumni at Dunn Gardens!

The group enjoyed connecting over a delicious meal, reminiscing about their time as students, and learning about the current happenings at Wagner.

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