Maxwell Agreement with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Expands Partnership
Participants in the organization’s leadership programs receive tuition discounts if admitted to one of several Maxwell programs.
See related: Government, LatinX, United States
McDowell Contributes to Wilson Center Report on China’s Foreign Economic Policy
In his essay, the Maxwell School political scientist contends that Chinese bank expansion abroad may weaken Washington’s ability to leverage financial sanctions.
See related: China, Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, Global Governance
New Lerner Gift Amplifies the Impact of Healthy Mondays and Public Health Initiatives
A new $2.52 million gift to the Lerner Center and the Forever Orange Campaign from Helaine Lerner will help amplify the impact of the center’s work to educate, inspire and empower a new generation of advocates for public health.
See related: Giving
‘We Left Everything Because Life was More Precious,’ says Visiting Scholar from Ukraine
Since fleeing Kyiv at the start of the Russian invasion, Tetiana Hranchak has found community and continued her work in the Maxwell School.
See related: Promotions & Appointments, Refugees, Ukraine
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
University Leaders Launch AI Academic Alliance, Convene AI Symposium in Washington
Two Syracuse University institutes are welcoming researchers, academic leaders, policymakers and journalists for discussions in Washington, D.C., about innovations, vulnerabilities and the future of artificial intelligence. The two-day AI Policy Symposium that begins Thursday in the nation’s capital is organized by the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship and the Autonomous Systems Policy Institute.
See related: Autonomous Systems, Washington, D.C.
Maxwell Hosts Conference Focused on International Trade
The two-day event drew scholars from across the U.S. as well as Canada and England.
See related: Economic Policy, International Affairs, Trade
Senior Erykah Pasha Strives to Uplift Others
They have taken advantage of opportunities to learn and help others, including work with the local organization Layla’s Got You.
See related: Centennial, Student Experience
Public Voices Fellowship Supports Baobao Zhang’s AI Research
The Maxwell School faculty member will use the fellowship to engage the public on perceptions and governance of artificial intelligence.
See related: Autonomous Systems, Awards & Honors
On the Eve of 100: Orange Central Attendees Hear Plans to Celebrate Maxwell’s Centennial
Dean David M. Van Slyke told the crowd that the year ahead will include celebrations and other engagement opportunities united by a theme borrowed from the Athenian Oath—‘Ever Strive.’
See related: Centennial, School History
Maxwell Sociologists Honored and Elected to Leadership Positions at ASA Annual Meeting
Prema Kurien and Janet M. Wilmoth received awards, and several faculty colleagues were elected to roles in the American Sociological Association.
See related: Awards & Honors, Promotions & Appointments
‘Unearthing Africa's Long Lost Past’: Maxwell Professor Unearths England’s First Outpost
The remarkable discovery of Fort Kormantine by archaeologist Christopher DeCorse illuminates a critical period in Atlantic history.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Archaeology, Grant Awards, Migration, Student Experience, Trade
Doctoral Candidate Says Project Provided an ‘Extraordinary Opportunity’
Matthew O’Leary joined the team of archaeologists led by Maxwell Professor Christopher DeCorse in coastal Ghana this past summer.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Archaeology, Grant Awards, Migration, Student Experience, Trade
Kristy Buzard Explores Gender Disparities in Economics
She is part of a three-member team that received a $157,065 grant from the Women in Economics and Mathematics Research Consortium.
See related: Gender and Sex, Grant Awards, United States
Maxwell Sociologists Receive $1.8 Million From the NIA to Study Midlife Health and Mortality
The research team led by Jennifer Karas Montez and Shannon Monnat hopes to better understand how state policies and local economic conditions impact health and mortality rates.
See related: Longevity, Rural Issues, U.S. Health Policy, United States, Urban Issues
New Handbook Co-Edited by Anthropologist Bhan Provides Comprehensive Perspective on Kashmir Dispute
Mona Bhan, professor of anthropology and Ford-Maxwell Professor of South Asian Studies, co-edited and was a contributing author to the “The Palgrave Handbook of New Directions in Kashmir Studies” (Palgrave, 2023).
Faculty Lead Partnerships to Support Ukrainian Veterans, Strengthen European and US Security
James Baker and Robert Murrett are leading academic partners in the newly formed US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge—Baker additionally leads a network of frontline state scholars.
See related: Conflict, Global Governance, National Security, Russia, Ukraine
Lerner Center and Maxwell X Lab Join Sheriff’s Office to Reduce Illicit Drugs’ Impact
Supported by a $1.2 million federal grant, they will evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and recovery services for those who’ve been incarcerated.
See related: Addiction, Grant Awards, New York State, Opioids
Johannes Himmelreich Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The funding will support his research on ethical dilemmas in data science, culminating in a co-authored book manuscript.
See related: Ethics, Grant Awards