AIA Selects Christopher DeCorse as Joukowsky Lecturer
The archaeology professor will give four lectures about his findings on England’s 17th century-involvement in the West African slave trade.
See related: Archaeology, Awards & Honors
Public Higher Education That Works: One College’s Path to Academic Success and Financial Stability
Mitchel Wallerstein ’72 M.P.A., dean of the Maxwell School from 2003 to 2010, has recently published “Public Higher Education That Works: One College’s Path to Academic Success and Financial Stability” (Teachers College Press, 2024).
See related: Education, New York State
Author and Happiness Expert Arthur C. Brooks to Give Talk on Oct. 30
He is a Harvard professor and co-author of the New York Times bestseller ‘Build the Life You Want’ with Oprah Winfrey.
See related: Centennial, Mental Health
Tina Nabatchi Gives Keynote Address at Oxford’s Social Outcomes Conference
The Maxwell professor spoke on the role of collaboration in public policy to researchers, policymakers and practitioners from around the world.
See related: Awards & Honors, International Affairs
At Maxwell, the Conversation About Citizenship Gains Fresh Perspective
A new collection of portraits from “Americans Who Tell the Truth” take their place in the Maxwell Foyer.
See related: Civil Rights, Gender and Sex, Human Rights, Labor, Race & Ethnicity, School History
Maxwell School Strengthens Longtime Partnership with ICMA, Celebrates New MOU at Annual Conference
The agreement will further cooperation on veterans and military programs, workshops, training and international engagements.
See related: School History, State & Local, Student Experience
Confronting Climate Coloniality: Decolonizing Pathways for Climate Justice
Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment, has edited and contributed to this collection, which exposes how legacies of colonialism, imperialism, and capitalism co-produce and exacerbate the climate crisis, create disproportionate impacts on those who contributed the least to climate change, and influence global and local responses. (Routledge, 2024).
See related: Climate Change, South Asia
Riverine Citizenship: A Bosnian City in Love with the River
In the book (Central European University Press, 2024), Azra Hromadžić, associate professor of anthropology, explores how residents of Bihać, a town in northwest Bosnia, mobilized to block construction of a hydroelectric dam on the Una River in 2015.
See related: Europe, Sustainability, Water
Centennial Celebration Honors Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty for a ‘Century of Service’
The Maxwell School’s 100th anniversary celebration will be held on Oct. 18 in Goldstein Auditorium.
See related: Academic Scholarships, Awards & Honors, Centennial, School History
Fringe Archaeology: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Past
In this book, Christopher DeCorse, Distinguished Professor and chair of anthropology, explores the intertwining of archaeology and popular culture, as well as depictions of archaeology in film and fiction. (Cognella Academic Publishing, 2024)
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Central Eurasian Studies Conference at Maxwell Examines Regional Challenges and Citizenship
The three-day gathering drew top experts from around the globe to explore issues such as cultural identity and regional economics.
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Michael John Williams Named Treasurer of International Studies Association
The association is a hub for networking, programmatic initiatives and the exchange of ideas in international studies teaching and practice.
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Lamis Abdelaaty Awarded the 2024 Montonna Fund
The fund was created in 1997 with a generous gift from the honoree’s daughter and Maxwell alumna, the late Mary Lou Williams.
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Antisemitism Expert Appointed New Backer Professor of Jewish Studies
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NIA Awards $3.8 Million for Maxwell Sociologists’ Health and Longevity Research Networks
Research networks led by Jennifer Karas Montez and Shannon Monnat will use two five-year grant renewals to study adult health and aging trends in the United States.
See related: Aging, Child & Elder Care, Grant Awards, Longevity, Rural Issues, U.S. Health Policy, United States
Robertson Fellows Bring Extensive Travel Experience and a Shared Interest in Public Service
Julia Liebell-McLean and Mael-Sanh Perrier are seeking dual master’s degrees in public administration and international relations.
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Maxwell Welcomes New Faculty for 2024-25
The Maxwell School welcomes several new faculty members for the start of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Farhana Sultana Delivers Keynote for Film Series During London’s Climate Action Week
The Maxwell School professor talked about the effects of climate change and importance of geographical knowledge during her remarks for the Voices from the Global South series.
See related: Awards & Honors, Climate Change, South Asia
Dean Van Slyke Visits India to Celebrate Maxwell’s Centennial, Its Partnerships and Its Alumni
Dean David M. Van Slyke met with alumni, partners and dignitaries including India's minister of education, Shri Dharmendra Predhan, during a recent visit that celebrated the Maxwell School's centennial and its 70-plus year partnership with the country.
See related: Centennial, India, School History
Selina Gallo-Cruz Honored as O’Hanley Faculty Scholar
The associate professor of sociology researches global conflict, policy change and social movements.
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