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‘Service Is Not Just a Career Path—It’s a Lifelong Journey’: Alumni Honored at Awards of Excellence

The fifth annual event in Washington, D.C., celebrated five Maxwell graduates whose careers reflect the school’s commitment to the public good.

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In Science, Research Links Genetic Variations in Virus from Wastewater with Community Transmission

The new findings have wide-ranging implications for improvements in the detection and monitoring of a host of communicable diseases. 
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A Champion for Inclusion: Katherine McDonald Honored by National Disability Organization

The Maxwell School public health professor and Syracuse University associate vice president for research has been recognized by the nation’s leading organization in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Community Impact Scholarship Recipient ‘Inspired to Keep Giving Back’

First-year student Cole Bailey cowrote a book about his high school volunteering experience and says his Maxwell classes have inspired him to think about giving back on a larger scale.

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Climate Researcher Ethan Coffel Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research

The assistant professor of geography and the environment will speak at the Maxwell School Graduate Convocation on Friday, May 8.

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From Hollywood Archives to Bird Library: Maxwell’s CHRONOS Conference Showcases History Research

Now in its 5th year, the student-run history journal conference drew researchers from four universities.
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Culture and Conversation Tables Bring the World to Maxwell

Hosted by the Moynihan Institute, the gatherings create opportunities for students and faculty to explore languages, cultures and global perspectives.

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Tina Nabatchi Receives National Award for Co-Edited Book on Public Administration

ASPA recognizes Pathways to Positive Public Administration for its lasting contribution to the field.

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Maxwell School Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2026

Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs ranked #1 overall in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings.

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May 15, 2026

‘Service Is Not Just a Career Path—It’s a Lifelong Journey’: Alumni Honored at Awards of Excellence

Alumni Experience, Awards & Honors, Washington, D.C.

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May 14, 2026

In Science, Research Links Genetic Variations in Virus from Wastewater with Community Transmission

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May 14, 2026

Do Democrats Still Need to Campaign on Climate Change? Huber Discusses in the New York Times

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May 13, 2026

A Champion for Inclusion: Katherine McDonald Honored by National Disability Organization

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