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Feeding the Next Generation

July 27, 2021
Catherine Bertini has guided many students to the World Food Programme, the United Nations organization honored with a Nobel Peace Prize. 

A Call to be ‘Audacious and Bold’

July 20, 2021
Maxwell's advisory board has a vital role in guiding the School's efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Gift Honors Professor, Seeks to Broaden Connections to Asia

July 14, 2021
Yang Ni ’95 and his wife, Xiaoqing Li ’96 have donated $150,000 to establish a scholarship fund in memory of Manfred Stanley, professor emeritus of sociology. They’ve also given $350,000 to Maxwell to establish the Yang Ni and   Xiaoqing Li Endowment Fund for U.S.-China/Asia Relations to encourage greater connections between Maxwell faculty and scholars in China and Asia. 

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Alumni Spotlight: Into the Fray

July 12, 2021
Carolyn Bourdeaux ’03 Joins Congress Days Before Capitol Riot

Internship Brings ‘Full Circle’ Moment

June 14, 2021

University alumnus and Maxwell Advisory Board member David Kelso ’68 made a gift to support internships in the Syracuse Police Department. 

From the Alumni Director: Staying Connected in Unconventional Times

June 1, 2021

We at Maxwell are hopeful for a fall semester that allows us to finally come back together for some in-person events. Like many of you, I miss the programs, receptions and networking events that bring together members of our alumni family to share their experiences at and since Maxwell.

From the Dean: Summer 2021

June 1, 2021

It’s hard to know how to begin this letter, as we come to the end of an extremely challenging academic year and look forward with hope for better times.

Shana Gadarian Earns Prestigious Carnegie Fellowship

April 28, 2021
Gadarian is the third Maxwell faculty member to earn the award in the past four years.

Alumni Spotlight: A Powerful Voice for Justice

March 10, 2021

Mazaher Kaila ’19 B.A. (PSc) advocates for social justice while earning law degree at Syracuse.

Student Spotlight: Vote of Confidence

March 5, 2021
Gretchen Coleman '22 B.A. (PSc/PPhil) founded Ballot Z to increase youth voting in her home state of Illinois. 

Gift From SU Trustee Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training

February 10, 2021
The gift from SU Trustee Christine Larsen and Vincent Dopulos will support training for graduate students at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs over the next five years. 

In Memoriam: Sid Lerner '53, Benefactor of Maxwell's Lerner Center, Dies at 90

January 22, 2021
During his career, the legendary advertising executive represented such well-known brands as Maxwell House and Texaco, and created memorable campaigns including “Please Don’t Squeeze the Charmin” featuring Mr. Whipple.

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Alumna Kristen Patel named Gregg Professor of Practice at Maxwell

December 7, 2020

Kristen Patel will teach undergraduate courses in policy studies and graduate courses in public administration and international affairs. 

In Memoriam: John Burdick Remembered for Teaching, Advocacy

August 19, 2020
John Burdick died July 4 of cancer at age 61. He leaves a strong legacy of teaching and research at Syracuse University, of social change in the Syracuse community and of social justice in South America.

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In Memoriam: Remembering Renowned Geographer Donald Meinig

July 13, 2020
Donald Meinig, a renowned figure in the field of cultural and historical geography, died on June 13 in Syracuse, at the age of 95.

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