WHY WAGNER STANDS OUT
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Giacomo Di Pasquale honored by SIEDC for research on inequality and health disparities
April 16, 2026
His work examines urban inequality, health disparities, and economic conditions shaping Staten Island and New York City through data-driven research and partnerships with community-based organizations. 
Wagner College Theatre closes 25-26 season of American stories with Bright Star
April 10, 2026
BRIGHT STAR is an uplifting Broadway musical inspired by a true story, featuring a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. 
‘The business of health care’: Students engage with industry leaders on the future of medicine
April 2, 2026
The three panelists spoke with nearly 200 students, faculty and community members in Horrmann Library this week. 
Wagner expands academic offerings with two new majors
March 25, 2026
Wagner College is expanding its academic offerings with new majors in Digital Design and Human Services, developed by faculty to meet the evolving needs of students, families, and today’s job market. 
Wagner continues Black History Month Scholar Lecture tradition with Dr. Erika Gibson
February 6, 2026
Wagner will welcome veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon Dr. Erika Gibson as its Black History Month Scholar for a campus lecture on Thursday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. in Spiro 2. 
Former Wagner College fellow, governance expert dies at 51
February 2, 2026
Joshua A. Spivak, possibly the most significant name in Wagner College’s public presence you have never heard of, has died at the age of 51. 
Black History Month videos, stories
February 1, 2026
Over the years, Wagner College has honored Black history with guest speakers and written stories. Watch and read them here! 
Wagner professor to present genre-blending concert at Lincoln Center
January 29, 2026
The program, in the Bruno Walter Auditorium, features Wagner students alongside professional musicians and blends classical music, jazz, pop and K-pop with poetry readings, offering audiences an interactive experience. 
Students invited to join summer study abroad experience in central Europe
January 22, 2026
Students can sign up for a faculty-led summer study abroad program in Austria and the Czech Republic, offering a once in a lifetime trip rich with cultural, musical and historical experiences from May 25 through July 2. 
Wall Street experts draw more than 200 to Wagner College talk
December 9, 2025
Wagner College’s Nicolais School of Business hosted Vincent Daniel and Robert Competiello for an informative and engaging evening in the Spiro Amphitheater last week. 
Dr. Melissa Lamanna awarded Mellon Periclean grant for microbial art project at Wagner College
December 3, 2025
What began as a scientific inquiry into the invisible microbial world has evolved into a full-fledged art movement at Wagner College, bridging science, creativity and community engagement. Accolades
Wagner College was one of only 50 colleges throughout the country that was included in a highly exclusive new guide to best-value schools published by Princeton Review, “Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers by Going Beyond the Classroom”
The New York Times ranked Wagner College #6 on a list of the highest “value added” colleges in the nation. "Common Sense" columnist James B. Stewart worked with Brookings Institution fellow Jonathan Rockwell on a scale measuring the value added by a college to what its students bring with them to campus.
Wagner grads' salaries in top 12% nationwide on PayScale 2020-21 College Salary Report
For the ninth time, Wagner College appeared on the Forbes magazine's America’s Top Colleges list, which includes less than 25% of American schools. Forbes ranking is based on the return on investment and outcomes that schools deliver for their students.
Wagner College was named one of America’s best colleges in the 2023 edition of the Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges” guide. Special kudos went to the Wagner College Theatre program, which was ranked #3 on the list of the country's Best College Theaters.
Federal Title IX Athletics Compliance Agreement
Wagner College and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolved a February 2025 investigation into Wagner’s compliance with Title IX for women’s athletics.
While it is important that Wagner continues to foster a welcoming and supportive community, it is also necessary that we comply with federal laws as they are interpreted by the federal government.