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CSIS named number one think tank in the United States

The Center for Strategic and International Studies has been named the number one think tank in the United States in the Global Go To Think Tank Index.
February 11, 2020

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Maxwell, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore explore expanding collaboration

Maxwell’s partnership with the government of India and IIMB continues the efforts of civil servants and academics from both countries to learn from each other. “This is an active partnership that works for all parties,” Dan Nelson, international program manager, says.

December 13, 2019

Inaugural VPPCE program off to a successful start

The inaugural Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement (VPPCE) included 18 retired military service members. It is a collaboration between the University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and the Maxwell School, with support from JPMorgan Chase.
December 9, 2019

Maxwell School remembers Advisory Board member Paul Volcker

Paul A. Volcker, a member of the Maxwell School Advisory Board since 2001, has passed away, according to the New York Times. Volcker had been one of the most important voices in American economic policy for the past half-century.
December 9, 2019

Ten Maxwell experts to speak at upcoming NASPAA conference

Eight faculty members in Public Administration and International Affairs will be among the 10 Syracuse University representatives appearing on panels at the annual conference of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) later this month. NASPAA is an international association of public affairs schools at universities in the United States and abroad
October 1, 2019

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95-Year-Old Maxwell School Welcomes its First Freshman Class

Beginning this fall, for the first time ever, students planning to major in the social sciences applied and were admitted directly to the Maxwell School. Prior to this, students applied to A&S, and they became a Maxwell student only if they declared a Maxwell major, usually sometime around the end of their sophomore year.

August 27, 2019

Looking to the Future

The profound price we pay for shutdowns and other dysfunction in government might be the young professionals who opt to go elsewhere.

August 6, 2019

Syracuse University Announces the Establishment of New Autonomous Systems Policy Institute

The symposium convened faculty, scholars and experts for a daylong discussion about governance opportunities and challenges prompted by the rapidly developing field of autonomous systems.
June 19, 2019

Professorship to focus on environmental sustainability and finance

A gift from Kenneth and Tracey Pontarelli will fund a Maxwell professorship on research and teaching in the area of environmental sustainability and finance.
June 3, 2019

INSCT welcomes five national security experts as Distinguished Fellows

The Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT), a collaboration between the SU College of Law and the Maxwell School, added five senior national security experts to its leadership team as Distinguished Fellows. They are leading experts in the field of national security law and policy.
April 22, 2019

SU, JPMorgan Chase collaboration opens path to political careers for veterans

With initial support from JPMorgan Chase & Co., Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs are collaborating to introduce a new and innovative program for veterans and military family members who aspire to public office or another form of a political career.
April 9, 2019

Maxwell School ranks number one for public affairs in 2020

The Maxwell School is once again ranked #1 in the nation for graduate education in public affairs, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report survey.
March 12, 2019

Uzbekistan Ambassador Javlon Vahobov visits SU, explores collaboration

Uzbekistan Ambassador to the United States Javlon Vahobov and senior officers from the Uzbekistan Embassy met Monday with Syracuse University officials to discuss educational partnerships between their country, the Maxwell School, and the School of Information Studies (iSchool). The visit included meetings with leadership of both schools, a tour of campus, and meetings with students.

February 26, 2019

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Van Slyke discusses long term effects of the shutdown on Cap Pressroom

According to Dean David Van Slyke, "The bigger and longer term issue is: What will be the capacity of the federal government to actually attract the best and brightest people to its work?"

January 28, 2019

Van Slyke discusses the benefits of government jobs with CBS News

"For many government workers, it's still a chance to have real upward mobility but also be able to balance work and life," says Dean David Van Slyke. "It's 40-45 hours a week of work, but you still can have upward mobility, positive benefits and have purpose in your job."

January 24, 2019

Maxwell leads campuswide initiative in field of autonomous systems

The new interdisciplinary effort at Syracuse University will advance knowledge and teaching in the field of autonomous systems, exploring new frontiers in policy, law and governance of these fast-expanding technologies. 
January 23, 2019

Maxwell alum Joseph Strasser recipient of 2018 Arents Award

Maxwell alumnus Joseph Strasser ’53 B.A. (History)/’58 M.P.A., one of the Ssool’s most significant donors of all time, received the prestigious 2018 Arents Award, Syracuse University’s highest alumni honor. When accepting the award, Strasser spoke about his time in Germany and his philanthropic commitment to education and the welfare of animals.

November 26, 2018

Rapaport Endowed Scholarship supports Maxwell undergraduates

The Susan and H. Lewis Rapaport Endowed Scholarship will support undergraduate students who have demonstrated interest in studying history or political science. When complete, the Rapaport endowment will total $250,000. “As a member of the Maxwell Advisory Board, I’ve seen first-hand the remarkable undergraduate students who are attending Maxwell today,” Lewis Rapaport ’59 B.A. (AmSt) says. 

November 15, 2018

Lopoo appointed Advisory Board Professor of Public Policy

Leonard Lopoo has been appointed the Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of Public Policy for his scholarship and service to the Maxwell School.
September 20, 2018

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