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Maxwell is where diverse and collaborative problem solvers develop innovative solutions to move people, policies and communities forward.
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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
Influence with Integrity
It’s not just an education. It’s a mindset. Maxwell students celebrate diverse people and ideas. They value informed and ethical leadership. They are engaged—and engaging—citizens primed to shape the future.
Our acclaimed education programs combine the study of human society and relationships with opportunities to address relevant social challenges.
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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.
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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.
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. / ’22 M.P.A.
Undergraduate triple major: international relations; economics; environment, sustainability and policy