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research centers generating policy-relevant insight into pressing issues
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departments teaching excellence in social science and public/international affairs
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Alumni Bernard Rostker G’66, G’70, Sean Callahan G’98 L’98, Deniece Laurent-Mantey ’09 and Juan Carlos Izaguirre G’06, G’07 were celebrated at the event on April 27 in Washington, D.C.
The 2020 presidential candidate and former hedge fund manager visited the Maxwell School as part of the inaugural Sustainable Syracuse series.
Award winning broadcasters Van Jones and Bob Costas were among those who took part in a recent Los Angeles event celebrating the launch of the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship.
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Over Three-Quarters There!
With incredible support, our start is strong. But to meet our campaign goals, we will need to raise the remaining $30 million to support Campaign Priorities from the School’s long-range strategic plan.
Upcoming Events
We continue to follow the advice of local public health officials in regards to in-person events. Please check Syracuse University’s Stay Safe website for the latest safety protocols before coming to campus or other in-person venues.
June 15, 2023
Maxwell CNY Alumni Reception
122 E. Genesee Street Syracuse, NY, United States
5:30PM-7:30PM
June 20, 2023
Maxwell School and CSIS: EMIR in D.C. Virtual Information Session
Virtual
12:00PM-1:00PM
July 19, 2023
Maxwell School - Professional Master’s Programs Virtual Information Session
Virtual
12:00PM-1:00PM
I am Maxwell.
I knew that I was interested in going into environmental work, but I was missing that natural sciences foundation. ESP has given me the qualitative and quantitative foundation that I needed...The faculty members were amazing in encouraging me and helping me make it all work.”
Lauren McNamara ’21 B.A.
Triple major: international relations; economics; environment, sustainability and policy