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Two Maxwell undergrads named 2020 Syracuse University Scholars
Maxwell students Lara Hicks, majoring in international relations, and Natalia Rice, majoring in sociology, are among the twelve seniors that have been named as the 2020 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows.
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Lauth awarded President’s Medal by the University of Georgia
The President’s Medal, awarded to Thomas Lauth ’76 Ph.D. (PSc), is one of the highest honors given by the University of Georgia and is bestowed on individuals in recognition of their support for students and academic programs, as well as their contributions to advance research and enhance the quality of life for Georgia citizens through their community leadership.
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CCE major Ambrose wins Mount Vernon Leadership Fellowship
Phoebe Ambrose, a sophomore majoring in citizenship and civic engagement at Maxwell, and food studies at the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, has been named a 2020 Mount Vernon Leadership Fellow.
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Maxwell ranks #1 again, celebrates 25 years of U.S. News ranking
"We are grateful to receive the recognition of our peers, at the same time we recognize with deep appreciation the excellence and hard work of our colleagues and friends at institutions around the country,” says Dean David M. Van Slyke. “Collectively our work has never been more important as public-service oriented professionals around the world are mobilizing in response to the coronavirus pandemic."
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Entertainment lawyer and producer Davis wins Grammy Award
Doug Davis ’94 B.A. (PSc) has won a Grammy Award for his role in the making of the Brian Lynch Big Band album, “Omni-American Book Club,” which won in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album category.
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Alumnus Schwabish writes book on research presentation
Jonathan Schwabish ’02 M.A. (Econ)/’03 Ph.D. (Econ) discusses strategies researchers can use to communicate their work in both traditional and digital media in his new book "Elevate the Debate."
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CSIS named number one think tank in the United States
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Soljour presented with nationally recognized dissertation award
Kishauna Soljour ’16 M.A. (Hist)/’19 Ph.D. (Hist) has received a distinguished dissertation award from the Council of Graduate Schools/ProQuest. Soljour’s dissertation analyzed the dissonance between French policies of acculturation and the lived and embodied experiences of Afro-French residents since the conclusion of the World War II.
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Michael Crow awarded NCSE award for science, service, and leadership
Michael Crow ’85 Ph.D. (PA), who was appointed president of Arizona State University in 2002, was recognized for his long-time commitment to increasing environmental sustainability within higher education by the National Council on Science and the Environment (NCSE).
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Uechi completes book on public dimensions of information technology
Edward Uechi ’08 MPA has written Public Service Information Technology: The Definitive Manager’s Guide to Harnessing Technology of Cost-Effective Operations and Services (Productivity Press, 2020). Uechi's book explores the complex intersections between various areas of information technology management.
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