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Maxwell School Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2024-25

Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is ranked #1 overall in a survey of its peers and is highly ranked in ten subspecialties, according to the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings.
April 9, 2024

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Two Maxwell Seniors Named 2024 Syracuse University Scholars

Alana Coffman (international relations, citizenship and civic engagement) and Iona Volynets (international relations, history) were among those named 2024 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows.

April 3, 2024

Centennial Scholars Named in Honor of the Maxwell School’s 100th Anniversary

In addition to receiving a stipend to support their studies, the six students have been invited to attend an anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C.

April 2, 2024

Maxwell to Honor Alumni, Celebrate 100th Anniversary at Centennial Celebration in DC

Alumni and friends are invited to the celebration planned for May 31 at the Smithsonian’s iconic National Portrait Gallery. 

March 29, 2024

Mellon Foundation Names Tessa Murphy a New Directions Fellow

The honor comes with funding for training for qualitative analysis of archival information in her research of people who were enslaved in British Crown Colonies. 

March 25, 2024

History Professor David Bennett’s Ties to Men’s Basketball Program Span Generations

He’s been in attendance for the home coaching debuts of the last five Syracuse head coaches.

March 4, 2024

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Jess Hogbin Awarded the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Fellowship

The fellowship will support her research on Venice and the Veneto.
February 27, 2024

Maxwell Students, Alumni Named Finalists for the 2024 Presidential Management Fellows Program

Administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the fellows program is a flagship leadership development opportunity for advanced-degree candidates who, if selected, receive two-year appointments within federal agencies. 

February 20, 2024

Maxwell to Host 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Beginning in mid-June, the Maxwell School will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging public management leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. 

February 15, 2024

Catherine Herrold Receives Award to Study Locally Led Development in Serbia

The associate professor will analyze how Serbians organize for social change at the local level.

February 9, 2024

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