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Murrett Discusses Biden’s Comments on Defending Taiwan in Newsweek

June 1, 2022

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Newsweek article, "On Taiwan, Biden's China Actions Speak Louder Than His Gaffes."

Williams Talks to CBC News About Finland and Sweden Joining NATO

May 16, 2022

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, was interviewed for the CBC News article, "Putin wanted less NATO on his border. Finland and maybe Sweden will give him more."

See related: Europe, NATO, Russia

Chilean President Travels Coach—Right Next to a Maxwell Student

May 10, 2022

The lucky coincidence was a highlight of Rohan Popenoe’s research trip to Chile, made possible by several Syracuse University programs and people.

Williams Discusses the Rules of War in Washington Post

May 9, 2022

"What are the rules of war and how do they apply in Ukraine?," written by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Michael Williams, was published in the Washington Post.

Murrett Piece on the Implications of the War in Ukraine Published in The Hill

May 2, 2022

"The current fight and lasting implications of the war in Ukraine," written by Professor of Practice Robert Murrett, was published in The Hill. 

See related: NATO, Russia, Ukraine

Wiemers Talks to the New York Times About Wealth Created by the Pandemic Housing Market

May 2, 2022

Emily Wiemers, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the New York Times article "The Extraordinary Wealth Created by the Pandemic Housing Market."

Williams Talks to KCBS Radio About Finland and Sweden Possibly Joining NATO

April 27, 2022

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, was interviewed on KCBS Radio about Finland and Sweden making moves towards possible NATO membership.

See related: Europe, NATO, Russia

Maxwell Faculty, Staff and Students Honored at 2022 One University Awards Ceremony

April 27, 2022

The 2022 One University Awards were held Friday, April 22, in Hendricks Chapel. The annual event honors members of the Syracuse University community who are making a difference through academics, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service.

See related: Awards & Honors

Lopoo Joins National Panel Examining Behavioral Economics

April 21, 2022

Maxwell School faculty member Leonard Lopoo is one of 13 scholars from across the country who have been selected to serve on a prestigious National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine panel that will explore behavioral economics.

Dennison Discusses the Upstate-Crouse Hospital Merger with Syracuse.com

April 18, 2022

Professor of Practice Emeritus Tom Dennison was quoted in the Syracuse.com article "Syracuse hospital merger: Upstate and Crouse, once fierce rivals, unite to grow stronger."

Schwartz Weighs in on School Transitions in Boston Globe Article

April 18, 2022

Amy Ellen Schwartz, Daniel Patrick Moynihan Chair in Public Affairs, was quoted in the Boston Globe article "Once a crown jewel of BPS, Roxbury’s Timilty Middle School will close in June. Will its history of transformation be remembered?"

Material Hardship and the Living Arrangements of Older Adults

April 12, 2022

“Material Hardship and the Living Arrangements of Older Adults,” written by Colleen Heflin and Hannah Patnaik, was published in the Journal of Family and Economic Issues.

See related: Aging, Food Security

Maxwell School Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2023 U.S. News Rankings

March 29, 2022

Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs ranks #1 in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings. This year, Maxwell shares the top ranking with Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. 

See related: Awards & Honors

Williams Discusses Biden’s Meeting with NATO Allies with the Washington Times, KCBS Radio

March 26, 2022

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, spoke with the Washington Times and KCBS Radio about President Biden's emergency summit with NATO allies.

See related: NATO, Russia, Ukraine

Herrold Wins Virginia A. Hodgkinson Research Book Prize

March 25, 2022

Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs at the Maxwell School, has been awarded the Virginia A. Hodgkinson Research Book Prize for her book, “Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond” (Oxford University Press, 2020). The prize was awarded in November 2021 by the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA).

Herrold’s “Delta Democracy” Reviewed in Ethics & International Affairs, Mediterranean Politics

March 23, 2022

"Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond," written by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Catherine Herrold, was reviewed in Ethics & International Affairs and in Mediterranean Politics.

Mihm Speaks to FedScoop About IRS Taxpayer Experience Office

March 21, 2022

Chris Mihm, adjunct professor of public administration and international affairs, spoke with FedScoop about the IRS opening a new taxpayer experience office.

See related: Federal, Taxation, United States

Williams Discusses the Russia-Ukraine Crisis with Spectrum News, Syracuse.com

March 14, 2022

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, spoke with Spectrum News and Syracuse.com about the latest actions by the U.S. and NATO connected to Russia's invasion into Ukraine.

See related: NATO, Russia, Ukraine

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