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New book from Bybee, "How Civility Works," published

In professor Keith Bybee’s newest work, he considers society’s never ending fascination with the concept of civility, our ongoing efforts to achieve it, and why we should ultimately embrace it. Read more.

Michael Wasylenko announces plans to conclude term as senior associate dean

After 13 years of service in this position, Mike will step down effective Dec 31, and will continue to teach and do research at Maxwell, as well as to advise the dean. Read more.

Banks discusses counterterrorism with Marketplace radio

In regards to the recent terrorist attack in New York City, Bill Banks says “We can’t watch every item on every transaction that all of us are involved in every day.” Listen to the story, " Do we need to track pressure cooker sales?,"on Marketplace radio.

Running for Cover in the Syrian Conflict

The Newhouse Center for Global Engagement will host this daylong event discussing politics, justice, and media in the Syrian Conflict on October 6 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. Read more.

Maxwell Fulbright professor to study elder care in post-war Bosnia

Azra Hromadžić, assistant professor of anthropology, was recently recognized in a substantial way through her appointment as a Fulbright Scholar, which will bring her back to her home country next spring to teach at the University of Bihać and continue her research. Read more.

Maxwell welcomes the 2016 - 2017 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows of Syracuse University

Executive Education welcomes this eighth cohort of accomplished midcareer professionals who were selected for this prestigious fellowship sponsored and funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education. Read more.

Burman comments on Clinton's tax plan in NY Times article

Leonard Burman says Hillary Clinton's tax plan doesn’t make our long-term fiscal problems worse in the New York Times article, " One Beneficiary of Clinton’s Complex Tax Plan: Tax Lawyers."

Rothbart interviewed by NPR for his research on bullying and academic achievement in middle school

Michah Rothbart and Amy Ellen Schwartz recently published a study on the top dog/bottom dog phenomenon and its affect on bullying, safety, belonging, and academic achievement. Rothbart discussed their findings in the NPR article, " Sixth Grade Is Tough. It Helps To Be 'Top Dog'." Read the complete study here.

Joseph Strasser '53 BA (Hist)/'58 MPA talks about being a Jewish refugee in Jacksonville.com article and in PBS documentary

Who are Dr. Paul and Natalie Strasser, for whom Maxwell’s public events room is named? Joseph Strasser tells their moving story, and his, to PBS’ Ken Burns in “Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War.” Read the article on Jacksonville.com here.

Can We All Get Along?

Keith Bybee’s latest publication is a reflection on civility, its presence in society throughout history, and whether it is possible to achieve -- or even desirable.

Maxwell faculty share their expertise on the 2016 election

Read comments from our faculty experts on the electorate, the candidates, and policies at stake in this year's Presidential campaign here.

Maxwell Orange Central events on 9/16 & 9/17

Dean David M. Van Slyke hopes to see you at our Maxwell events during Orange Central: Lecture with Ambassador James B. Cunningham on Sept. 16 at 2:30 p.m. & Maxwell alumni reception & tailgate on Sept. 17 at 12:00 p.m.

Khalil discusses U.S. policy in the Middle East after 9/11 with SU News

Osamah Khalil, assistant professor of U.S. and Middle East history, was featured in the SU News article, " Q&A: The U.S. and the Middle East: 15 Years after 9/11."

Dean Strang, trial lawyer from "Making a Murderer," to speak at the Maxwell School

The Maxwell School is proud to welcome Dean Strang, lawyer for accused murderer and rapist Steven Avery in the hit Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer,” for a discussion this Friday, September 9, 2016 at 4 pm at Hendricks Chapel. Read more.

Lambright discusses NASA's asteroid sampling mission in The Christian Science Monitor

Professor Harry Lambright, author of "Space Policy in the 21st Century," was interviewed for the Christian Science Monitor article, " NASA to launch asteroid sampling mission. Who gets to keep the rock?"

Monmonier to be inducted into URISA's GIS Hall of Fame

Mark Monmonier, distinguished professor of geography, is a 2016 inductee into the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) GIS Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors persons and organizations that have made significant and original contributions to the development and application of GIS concepts, tools, or resources, or to the GIS.

Professor Bybee Named Syracuse University’s ACC Distinguished Lecturer for 2016-17

Keith J. Bybee, the Paul E. and Hon. Joanne F. Alper ’72 Judiciary Studies Professor, professor of political science, and director of the Institute for the Study of the Judiciary, Politics and the Media, has been designated Syracuse University’s ACC Distinguished Lecturer for 2016-17. Read more.

Maxwell Welcomes Eight New Faculty Members

The new faculty members join the Economics, History, Public Administration and International Affairs, and Sociology departments. Read more.

Karas Montez's research on women's mortality featured in NY Times article

Jennifer Karas Montez's research on inequalities in women's mortality between U.S. states was featured in the New York Times article, "New Clues in the Mystery of Women's Lagging Life Expectancy."

Wilcoxen selected to receive NASPAA award for excellence in teaching

Peter Wilcoxen, professor of public administration and international affairs, will receive the 2016 Leslie Whittington Award for Excellence in Teaching presented by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Read more.

Van Slyke, O'Keefe, Huitink op-ed on Coast Guard icebreaker plan featured on Politico

David M. Van Slyke, Sean O'Keefe, and Zachary Huitink discuss alternatives to the Coast Guard's current plan to build a second icebreaker in their op-ed piece on Politico.

Burdick Leads NSF/ESRC-Funded Study on Social Housing Projects in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Professor John Burdick and his six-person interdisciplinary research team will study the impacts of differently-organized social housing projects in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read more.

Maxwell Announces New Chair Appointments for PAIA, Economics, and CCE

Robert Bifulco, Catherine Bertini, Gary Engelhardt, and Anne Mosher received Chair appointments in their respective departments. Read more.

Lerner Center marks five-year anniversary

In its short history, the Maxwell-based center for public health promotion has compiled an impressive list of accomplishments. Read more.

Maxwell in Costa Rica

This Spring, a delegation of scholars and executives from Maxwell traveled to Costa Rica at the invitation of Rafael Ortiz, who at the time was President of the Costa Rican National Congress, to lead a roundtable discussion on matters of infrastructure and transportation policies. Read more.

Policy brief authored by Popp released

Professor David Popp released a policy brief “A Blueprint for Going Green: The Best Policy Mix for Promoting Low-Emission Technology,” via the C.D. Howe Institute, a not-for-profit think tank in Canada. Read more.

Estevez-Abe interviewed on NPR Weekend Edition

Associate Professor Margarita Estevez-Abe comments on the high rate of Japanese mothers dropping out of the workforce in "For Japanese Parents, Gorgeous Bento Lunches Are Packed With High Stakes" for NPR Weekend Edition.

Gadarian discusses Trump campaign focus on BBC

Associate Professor Shana Gadarian discussed the Trump campaign’s focus on the anxieties of American voters with the BBC in "How Donald Trump uses American anxiety."

Reeher on Clinton campaign strategy

Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in a Washington Examiner article, "How Hillary Clinton got to Philadelphia," on Hillary Clinton’s campaign strategy.

Consul General of Mexico in New York Visits Maxwell School, Greets Syracuse Leadership, Mexican Students

On July 22nd, 2016, Mr. Diego Gómez-Pickering, Consul General of Mexico in New York, visited Syracuse University and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs as part of a working visit to upstate. Read more.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald Visits Maxwell

The Hon. Robert A. McDonald, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs discussed “Values Based Leadership,” applying the lessons of his distinguished career across the public and private sectors to transform the veteran experience. Read More.

Sullivan, Mandela Washington Fellows interviewed by WCNY

Two of Maxwell's Mandela Washington Fellows, Litha Ngubo Mpondwana and Yar Manyoun Deng Mayen, along with Bill Sullivan, assistant dean for external relations, discussed the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) on WCNY's "Insight".

Sezgin op-ed on situation in Turkey published in The Washington Post

Yüksel Sezgin provides insight on the situation in Turkey in his op-ed, " How Erdogan’s anti-democratic government made Turkey ripe for unrest," which was published in The Washington Post's Monkey Cage blog.

Faricy weighs in on Republicans attending the RNC in City and State article

Assistant Professor Chris Faricy says many politicians may play it safe by not going to the Republican National Convention in the City and State article, " Divisions Remain Among New York Republicans Over Whether to Attend RNC."

Lopoo and London paper on household crowding featured in Boston Globe

Leonard Lopoo and Andrew London's paper on household crowding and long-term education outcomes was featured in the Boston Globe article, "Parents, don’t make your kids share a room."

New MPAs receive their Maxwell degrees at PA Convocation

A new crop of Maxwell MPAs – 96 in all – celebrated the completion of their degrees at the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs’s annual convocation, held Friday, July 1. Rain Henderson '01 MPA received the Maxwell Public Administration Alumni Award at the event. Read more.

Murrett Wins Birkhead-Burkhead Award

Robert Murrett, a professor of practice in public administration and international affairs and deputy director of Syracuse University’s Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism, received the 2016 Birkhead-Burkhead Teaching Excellence Award and Professorship at the MPA Convocation. Read more.

IR undergrad student Frederick Cieri '17 receives a 2016 Boren Scholarship

Frederick (Rick) Cieri '17, an undergrad student majoring in international relations, received a 2016 Boren Scholarship to study in Brazil. Rick is spotlighted in the article, "Relishing the Global Classroom."

Keck discusses polarization and the Court in New Republic article

Thomas Keck, professor of political science, talks about polarization and the Supreme Court in the New Republic article, "Why Did Obama Do So Well at the Supreme Court?"

Jolly discusses Brexit on UK radio station

Seth Jolly discussed Brexit with The Two Mikes, hosts on the UK radio station talkSPORT. Listen to his interview beginning at 1:08:38.

Campbell accepts yearlong appointment at University of Ghana

Horace Campbell, professor of political science and African American studies, will occupy the Kwame Nkrumah Chair in African Studies, a yearlong appointment at the University of Ghana. Read more.

Keck discusses Second Amendment in Huffington Post article

Thomas Keck, professor of political science and Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics, discusses the Second Amendment in The Huffington Post article, " Healing and Talking Guns in a Post Orlando World."

Lovely talks about China entering the TPP in Washington Post article

Professor Mary Lovely weighs in on Trump's claim that China will eventually enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership through the back door in The Washington Post

Meet the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows

The 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows, who are part of the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), are participating in a six-week public management institute at the Maxwell School. Read more.

Gadarian discusses House Benghazi report on Southern California Public Radio

Shana Gadarian, associate professor of political science, talks about the House Benghazi report on the Southern California Public Radio show, AirTalk with Larry Mantle.

Steinberg talks about US foreign policy with The Atlantic

Will Obama's successor push the US toward a more engaged foreign policy? Dean James Steinberg comments in The Atlantic article, "" Is America's Foreign-Policy Pendulum Swinging Back to Intervention?"

Maxwell Announces Promotions, Tenure for 10 Faculty

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University is pleased to announce the achievements of promotion and tenure for ten of its faculty members. Read more.

Maxwell Perspective features Amy Ellen Schwartz research

Magazine describes work with school policies and student wellness; also includes Q&A with outgoing dean, James Steinberg. Read more.

Van Slyke named as new Dean of the Maxwell School

David Van Slyke, who currently serves as Associate Dean and Chair of PAIA, will become the next Dean of the Maxwell School. His appointment was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee and is effective on July 1. Read more.

Maxwell ranked #1 Graduate School of Public Affairs

Receive a top-ranked education at Maxwell, the #1 graduate school for public affairs according to U.S. News and World Report. The Maxwell School has ranked #1 since the category was created in 1995. Read more.

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