ASPI Welcomes SU Graduate and Local Writer, Debbie Urbanski
Debbie Urbanski '04 visited ASPI to discuss her first novel "After World." The book, released last December, is receiving increasing attention and appraise from across the literary world.
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Maxwell to Honor Alumni, Celebrate 100th Anniversary at Centennial Celebration in DC
Alumni and friends are invited to the celebration planned for May 31 at the Smithsonian’s iconic National Portrait Gallery.
See related: Awards & Honors, Centennial, Washington, D.C.
Alumna Describes Working on the Hill as ‘Deeply Fulfilling’
A congressional policy advisor, Miranda Peterson earned an executive master’s degree through Maxwell’s Washington, D.C., programs.
See related: Federal, Student Experience
Maxwell History Alumna to Share Career, Advocacy Experiences During April 17 Talk
Sandhya Bathija leads the communications efforts for Campaign Legal Center in Washington, D.C.
See related: Asian-American, Media & Journalism, Social Justice, U.S. Elections
Pollster Joins Maxwell School Panel to Explore Super Tuesday and Beyond
John Zogby ’74 M.A. (Hist) joined political scientists for the State of Democracy lecture to examine voter turnout and other top issues affecting the 2024 election.
See related: Federal, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
Elizabeth Armstrong Named Maxwell School’s New Assistant Dean for Advancement
A 2013 Maxwell alumna, Armstrong will lead the school’s advancement team to build engagement in support of philanthropic priorities that ensure student success and faculty excellence.
See related: Giving, Promotions & Appointments, School History
History Professor David Bennett’s Ties to Men’s Basketball Program Span Generations
He’s been in attendance for the home coaching debuts of the last five Syracuse head coaches.
See related: Awards & Honors
Maxwell Students, Alumni Named Finalists for the 2024 Presidential Management Fellows Program
Administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the fellows program is a flagship leadership development opportunity for advanced-degree candidates who, if selected, receive two-year appointments within federal agencies.
See related: Awards & Honors, Federal, Student Experience
Maxwell Students Take Honors in City of Syracuse’s Inaugural Open Data Day
Encouraged by Associate Professor Michiko Ueda-Ballmer, the group of mostly MPA students used public data to address city transportation challenges.
See related: Awards & Honors, Infrastructure, State & Local, Student Experience, Urban Issues
From the Alumni Director: Mapping Our Impact
See related: Centennial
Ukrainian Students Find Refuge in a Community with a History of Supporting Those Impacted by War
Nearly two years after the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukrainian students find refuge in a community of scholars with a long history of supporting those impacted by war.
See related: Conflict, Global Governance, Law, Migration, Refugees, Russia, Student Experience, Ukraine
From the Dean: Considering Those Impacted by War and Taking Stock in Our Work
See related: Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Ukraine
Alumna Strives to Keep Her Longtime Home in the Forefront
Before attending the Maxwell School to pursue an MPA, Linh Nguyen supported Ukraine’s work to rebuild Mariupol following Russia’s 2014 attacks.
Alumnus Dmytro Kuchirka Hopes to Return to Ukraine ‘to Make Life Better’ and Help Rebuild
He was in his senior year at the Maxwell School when the Russian invasion began.
Alumnus Ryan Smith Combines Love of Law and Sports With His Passion for Journalism
He anchors ESPN’s flagship show, ‘SportsCenter,’ and is a Sports Emmy-winning host of ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’ and ‘E:60’ programs.
See related: Media & Journalism
In Memoriam: Susan M. Walter, Advisor and Advocate
Susan M. Walter ’69 B.A. (Hist)/’71 M.A. (PSc) passed away on April, 23, 2023, at the age of 75. She had a distinguished career in government and private industry and authored two books.
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In Memoriam: Chris Snow, NHL Manager and Advocate
Chris Snow ’03 B.A. (PSt) passed away on Sept. 30, 2023, at the age of 42. He had a successful career in professional hockey and publicly lobbied, fundraised and raised awareness to help find a cure for ALS.
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In Memoriam: Thomas P. Lauth, Higher Education Leader
Thomas P. Lauth ’76 Ph.D. (PSc) passed away on May 13, 2023, at the age of 85. He was a highly regarded professor and administrator.
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Gift Supports Professor's Work at the Intersection of Human Nature and Political Thought
Dennis Rasmussen is the first recipient of a fellowship created with a gift from Stephen Hagerty '93 M.P.A. and his wife, Lisa Altenbernd '93 M.P.A.
See related: Giving, Promotions & Appointments
‘Time, Talent and Treasure’: Alumna Phaedra Stewart Gives from the Heart
The veteran human resources executive turned social entrepreneur shares her philosophy on life, work and the transformative power of positivity.
See related: Centennial, Giving