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In Memoriam: Frederick D. Marquardt
Marquardt taught in the Maxwell History Department until his retirement, when he was granted emeritus status. He was an expert on German social history with a special interest in the history of German workers and catechisms, the texts that were used to instruct young Catholics in church doctrine. He passed away on July 10 at the age of 85.
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Forging New Paths: Central Asian Student Embodies Maxwell’s Expanding Global Reach
The new and expanded MOUs with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will pave the way for more students and scholars to build skills and develop their home nations.
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New $1M Gift to Build Bridges and Create Global Map to Enhance Democracies
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Renowned Health Economist Joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair
John Cawley specializes in the economics of risky health behaviors and has been widely published in journals and covered by the media.
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In Memoriam: Patricia Ingraham
Patricia Wallace Ingraham, a longtime Maxwell School faculty member who, among many accomplishments, was founding director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute and the first woman to be named a distinguished professor. Ingraham passed away on June 22, 2025. She was 82.
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Farhana Sultana Organizes DC Event Commemorating Bangladesh’s July Revolution
A diverse audience gathered in the U.S. Capitol for a series of remarks and panel discussions on the future of Bangladesh and its people.
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Maxwell Honors Alumnus Elliot Stamler With Cramer Horizon Award
Dean David M. Van Slyke said the retired investor and philanthropist is “a lifelong learner with a strong commitment to democracy and citizenship.”
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In Memoriam: James Carroll
Carroll, who retired in early 2024 as a research associate professor at Maxwell, passed away on June 21, 2025. He earned a master’s degree in social studies education from the University’s School of Education in 1970, followed by a Ph.D. in social science from Maxwell in 1985.
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Shannon Monnat Selected to Lead Rural Sociological Society
The Maxwell sociologist was also awarded the organization’s Frederick H. Buttel Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award for her recent co-authored book.
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Sociologist’s Article Recognized by the Association for the Sociology of Religion
Merril Silverstein, professor and chair of sociology, has been awarded the Sociology of Religion Distinguished Article Award for 2024 for his co-authored article, "Did Gender Egalitarianism Weaken Religiosity in Baby Boom Women? A Developmental-Historical Approach" (Sociology of Religion, 2023).
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Nell Bartkowiak Named Maxwell School’s Assistant Dean of Online Programs
Bartkowiak will lead existing online graduate programs and take charge of the school’s long-term plan to expand remote offerings.
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Yoonseok Lee and Junko Takeda Named Department Chairs
Lee succeeds Devashish Mitra as chair of the Economics Department, while Takeda follows Susan Branson as chair of the History Department.
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In Memoriam: Deborah Pellow
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Chris Mihm Recognized for Fostering ‘Excellence in Public Service for the Next Generation’
The Maxwell School adjunct professor and longtime public servant has been honored by the New York State Academy of Public Administration.
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Robert Rubinstein Honored With 2025 Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching
The award recognizes a faculty member who has an important impact on students and a special interest in the graduate seminar.
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Four Maxwell Professors Named O’Hanley Faculty Scholars
Brian Brege, Sarah Hamersma, Yüksel Sezgin and Ying Shi will hold the title for three years.
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Haowei Wang Named Maxwell School Scholar in US-China/Asia Relations
The position was created with a gift by Syracuse University alumni Yang Ni and Xiaoqing Li to strengthen connections between Maxwell faculty and scholars in China and Asia.
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Maxwell School Welcomes the University’s Public Health Department
The addition brings hundreds of students and more than a dozen faculty experts to 'enhance our vital voice in the study of health,' says Dean David M. Van Slyke.
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Maxwell Professors Named Inaugural Meredith Professor Faculty Fellows
Mark Brockway, assistant teaching professor of political science, and Zach Huitink, associate teaching professor of public administration and international affairs, will work in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and the associate provost for academic programs to address teaching topics identified by the vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer.
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Maxwell Student Jorge Morales ’26 Named a 2025 Beinecke Scholar
Morales, a double major in history and anthropology, is one of only 20 students nationwide to receive this prestigious award, which supports exceptional undergraduates in their pursuit of graduate studies in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
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