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The program will provide training and experiential learning for future public servants across Syracuse’s schools and colleges.
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is pleased to welcome several new faculty members.
In her new role, Gadarian will help students and faculty develop their research projects and secure funding to advance scholarly pursuits.
The political scientist and media scholar will engage colleagues and students in nonpartisan, evidence-based research to foster dialogue in the public’s interest.
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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.
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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. / ’22 M.P.A.
Undergraduate triple major: international relations; economics; environment, sustainability and policy