Margarita Estévez-Abe Named McClure Professor of Teaching Excellence
The associate professor of political science specializes in comparative political economy and will oversee MAX courses.
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Students, Faculty Receive Spring 2023 SOURCE and Honors Research Grants
The awards support undergraduate research projects.
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Farhana Sultana Addresses European Parliament
The Maxwell School professor participated in a conference on climate and sustainability.
Kallander Analyzes Significance of Wild and Domestic Animals to Korea, Northeast Asia in New Book
George Kallander, professor and director of graduate studies for the history department, has written his third book, “Human-Animal Relations and the Hunt in Korea and Northeast Asia” (Edinburgh University Press, 2023).
Junko Takeda and Merril Silverstein Named Chairs at Maxwell School
Takeda is leading the citizenship and civic engagement program on an interim basis, while Silverstein has taken the helm of the Sociology Department.
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RIDGE Partnership Grant Supports Maternity Health Research
Associate Professor Sarah Hamersma and graduate student Mitch McFarlane will use the $75,000 grant to investigate the impacts of SNAP food assistance on maternal and infant health.
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Maria Zhu Awarded the 2023 Montonna Fund
The assistant professor of economics received the honor for her work teaching undergraduate students.
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Azadeh Tajdar Joins Maxwell as Inaugural Cramer Family Professor of Practice in Community Impact
Seated in citizenship and civic engagement, the professorship was created with a generous gift by the Gerald and Daphna Cramer Foundation.
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MPA Student’s Asphalt Mural Brightens Syracuse City Hall
Jessica Whitley ’18/’23 M.P.A. says her colorful design represents the city’s past, present and future.
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From the Alumni Director: A Fitting Hashtag
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From the Dean: Preparing Future Leaders in a Complex World
Dean David M. Van Slyke writes to alumni about his trip to the Republic of Korea and the importance of building relationships with partners around the world that advance the Maxwell School's mission.
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ASPI Helps Bring High Schoolers to Campus for Autonomous Racecar Grand Prix
The four-week program is being offered by Orange Works with support from ASPI and the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
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Travis Mason ’06 Serves as Chief Policy Officer for Autonomous Aviation Systems Developer
He says his Maxwell education, particularly in political science and policy studies, provided a foundation in the multifaceted problem solving involved in his work. “Maxwell taught me how to widen my policy and regulatory aperture,” he says, “because that’s what creates success when certifying autonomous technologies in and outside aviation.”
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Future Facing: Maxwell Scholars Respond to the Rapid Rise of AI and Autonomous Systems
Amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, Maxwell scholars are gathering critical data, designing policy and informing future leaders.
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Sean O’Keefe ’78 MPA Joins Government Hall of Fame
The University Professor and Phanstiel Chair in Leadership was recognized for his public service roles, including four presidential appointments.
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Madonna Harrington Meyer Reappointed as University Professor
In recognition of exceptional scholarship and innovative academic and professional activities, Madonna Harrington Meyer has been reappointed to a four-year term as University Professors, one of the highest honors the University bestows on faculty members.
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Anthropologist Christopher DeCorse Named Distinguished Professor
Christopher DeCorse, professor and chair of anthropology, has been recognized for exemplary stature in his academic field by being named Distinguished Professor, one of the highest honors awarded faculty at Syracuse University.
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Awards of Excellence Honoree: Maxwell Has Been ‘a Guiding Hand’ in Public Service Career
Bernard Rostker G’66, G’70 was one of four alumni honored at the Washington, D.C., event emceed by CNN anchor Boris Sanchez '09.
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Maxwell Alum to Receive Honorary Degree at 2023 Syracuse University Commencement
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Maxwell Graduation Events Begin May 12
Alumna Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87 will deliver remarks at the University’s 2023 Commencement.
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