Clothing Line That Considers Neurodivergences Takes Top Prize at Lerner Competition
A team of students from across the University won $8,000 at the Social Impact Pitch Competition for their Solace Collective clothing pitch.
See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience
Ryan Monarch Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research
The assistant professor of economics will make remarks at the Maxwell School Graduate Convocation on Friday, May 9.
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Maxwell Alumnus Joins California Wildfire Relief Efforts
As a congressional staffer for U.S. Rep. Judy Chu, Zayn Aga lined up resources for those impacted by the devastating Eaton Fire.
See related: Alumni Experience, Government, Natural Disasters, United States
‘Empowered and Prepared to Contribute’: Awards of Excellence Honorees Reflect on Maxwell’s Impact
Held at Syracuse University’s new DC home, the annual event honored five exceptional alumni who embody the school’s commitment to engaged citizenship.
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Veteran Finds His Calling Behind the Lens and Caring for Those in Need
Injured in the line of duty, Rob Rivera ’19 E.M.I.R., says he has been fueled by the University’s support in his transition from the military to running a photography business.
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Maxwell Alumni, Friends Invited to Awards of Excellence Event in DC
Five extraordinary alumni will be recognized, and the school’s commitment to engaged citizenship will be celebrated, at the March 27 event at Syracuse University’s new Dupont Circle home.
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In Memoriam: Valerie Goldstein
Valerie earned a bachelor’s degree in policy studies in the spring of 2024 after just three years and with a 4.0 GPA, and was in her first year with the organization Teach for America. She passed away on Dec. 23, 2024.
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Maxwell Student and Alumna Selected for Prestigious Rangel and Pickering Fellowships
Linda Baguma ’25, an international relations and political science major, has been named a 2025 Rangel Fellow and Alexandria Johnson ’24, an international relations graduate, has been selected as a 2025 Pickering Fellow.
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TV Producer Says Flexibility of Maxwell’s Executive Education Program Helped Propel His Career
Jake Herrle earned an executive master’s in international relations and a certificate of advanced study in leadership of international and non-governmental organizations from Maxwell, while also engaged in communications studies at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications.
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Maxwell Joins Initiative to Support Military Veterans in Public Service
Through Service to Service, it will connect veterans and military families with educational opportunities and post-graduate careers in public service.
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In Memoriam: B. Ben Baldanza
Baldanza, a longtime Maxwell supporter and innovative business leader who helped transform the airline industry, passed away on Nov. 5, 2024. He was 62.
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Embodying Biodiversity: Sensory Conservation as Refuge and Sovereignty
Shannon Novak, professor of anthropology, has contributed to “Embodying Biodiversity: Sensory Conservation as Refuge and Sovereignty” (University of Arizona Press, 2024). The book was edited by Terese Gagnon ’18 M.A. (Anth)/’21 Ph.D. (Anth), a postdoctoral researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
See related: Agriculture, Environment, India
Dean Van Slyke Visits Korea to Forge New Partnerships and Celebrate With Alumni
Dean David M. Van Slyke signed memorandum of understandings with two top Korean universities on a recent trip to the republic in an effort to increase academic collaboration.
See related: Centennial, East Asia, School History
From the Alumni Director: A Year of Connections
Director of Alumni Relations Jess Murray's fall 2024 letter to alumni and friends.
Alumna Strives to Strengthen Democracy’s Guardrails
Lara Hicks is an impact associate for Protect Democracy.
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Two Alumni Included on GovExec’s Federal 100 List
Jennifer Kuk and Renata Miskell were among those recognized for their innovative approaches to government operations.
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On Democracy, Alumna Nuria Esparch Says ‘We, the People, Will Find Our Way Back’
She served as Peru’s minister of defense during a delicate time in the country’s history.
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Classmates’ Giving Campaign Fuels Camaraderie, Connection
Members of the MPA Class of 2010 came together to support the Maxwell School with a fundraising campaign.
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Anthropology Alum receives 'CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Award
Emerging Regulation of GHG Emissions in the Transportation-for-Hire Industry
Assistant Teaching Professor of Policy Studies Austin Zwick and alumna Karina Freeland '23 B.A. (PSt). investigate what conditions are needed for local government to take on leadership and policy innovation in environmental regulation. Published in Sustainability.