A Message from Dean Sherry Glied

Dear Wagner Students,

As we take stock of Election Day and its implications, I appreciate that the Wagner community has continued to manage classes, projects, research, and work through it all. The University is offering many opportunities and designated spaces to engage in meaningful conversations, build essential skills, and reflect on important topics related to the election.

At Wagner, we are partnering with The Century Foundation for a virtual event, How Will the Election Impact Americans’ Health Care? This November 12 panel, featuring health care policy leaders, will discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the outcome of the election. Learn more and register.

The University is carefully tracking the potential impacts of the election on our community, and we are committed to keeping you informed as we learn more about such changes and the University’s responses.

The election results will likely mean significant shifts across the range of US Federal policy. What they won’t change is the importance of Wagner’s mission. I am confident that Wagner’s alumni, students, staff, and faculty will continue to make sustainable improvements to the public good across all levels of government, in nonprofits, and through private social entrepreneurship, in the US and internationally. The values and skills we have always promoted and modeled—working collaboratively with others, focusing on the most vulnerable amongst us, respecting diverse perspectives, critically assessing evidence, and communicating clearly—remain critical today.

The nonpartisan work of Wagner community members to protect our democracy and get out the vote—which you can read more about here—showcases the important role we play.

Now, more than ever, I am so proud to be dean of a school committed to public service.

Here are this month’s happenings and highlights:

Highlights

October was full of community connections. The Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum featured Vishaan Chakrabarti, founder and creative director of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism, who delivered a thought-provoking presentation. Members of the Wagner community gathered at City Harvest, helping repack large bins of fresh fruits and vegetables to be distributed to New Yorkers experiencing hunger. And during NYU Alumni and Families Weekend, the EMPA program hosted a Toast & Tour, bringing together alumni for a tour of our new space.
Director of Academic Services and Faculty Engagement Michelle Spatz received the Professional Staff Award at the 2024 NASPAA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., recognizing her commitment to the Wagner community.
In a recent article for TIME, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Service Domingo Morel draws on his research and his book Takeover: Race, Education, and American Democracy, exploring how modern state interventions into local governments mirror historical patterns dating back to Reconstruction.
Jibreel Jalloh (MPA 2026) was named an Obama Foundation Scholar for his leadership in nonprofit advocacy.
Jeremy Travis (MPA 1977) was named a 2024 National Academy of Public Administration Fellow for his significant contributions to public administration.

Events

Sharpen your networking skills at Networking with Purpose: Using Informational Interviews for Building Relationships on November 14. The interactive workshop will allow students to learn and practice foundational skills in conducting informational interviews as a tool for career exploration. Registration is required.
The NYU Wagner Labor Initiative is hosting The FTC and Worker Surveillance: A Conversation with Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya on November 18. Commissioner Bedoya will join Labor Initiative Director Terri Gerstein for a conversation on the relevance of consumer protection and antitrust laws to workplace surveillance. Registration is required.
Industry Spotlight Weeks, presented by the Office of Career Services, are in full swing! Each week this fall, OCS will focus on a specific career field. Career panels and WagChats will align with the week’s theme. See the full slate of events.

We will continue to post these bulletins on Wagner’s website. If you have any questions about anything in these monthly bulletins, please contact NYU Wagner Chief of Staff, Christina Powell.

I look forward to continuing to see you around the new building. I am also holding virtual and in-person office hours. You can also always reach out to me via email.

Warmly,

Sherry Glied

Dean and Professor of Public Service

NYU Wagner

105 East 17th Street

New York, NY 10003