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Logan Strother article on Confederate symbols published in LSE blog
Logan Strother '13 MA (PSc), a PhD candidate in political science at the Maxwell School, co-authored an article on the relationship between support of Confederate symbols in public spaces in the South and knowledge of Civil War history that was published in the London School of Economics U.S. Centre's daily blog, American Politics and Policy.

Alex Lynch '16 BA (PSc/CCE) featured in local media for CCE project
For his final project in Maxwell's CCE program, Alex Lynch '16 BA (PSc/CCE) studied crime in the student-heavy University Hill neighborhood. Now, a year after graduating, he's raised enough money to put his plan in front of the Syracuse Common Council.

Maxwell School honors new graduates at 2017 MPA Convocation
A new cohort of Maxwell MPAs celebrated the completion of their degrees at the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs’s annual convocation, held Friday, June 30, in Goldstein Auditorium. The keynote was given by former chairman, president, and CEO of PacifiCare, Howie Phanstiel BA ’70 (PSc)/MPA ’71.

Nilab Mobarez '16 EMPA heads Afghan Red Crescent Society
Nilab Mobarez '16 EMPA has been appointed secretary general of the Afghan Red Crescent Society. Founded in 1934, the Afghan Red Crescent Society is the Afghan affiliate for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies — the world's largest humanitarian network.

Van der Vort '13 MA (PSc) publishes article on playful protesting
Eric van der Vort '13 MA (PSc), a PhD candidate in political science, discusses the use of playful elements to keep protesters engaged and active in his article, "Playful Politics Can Make Protest More Effective," published on the Utica College Center of Public Affairs and Election Research website.

Zamarripa debuts first novel, The Spectacle of Let—the Oliet and Obit
Samuel Zamarripa ’78 MPA has had his first novel, The Spectacle of Let — The Oliet and Obit, published by Floricanto Press, a premiere publisher of books committed to furthering Latino/Latina culture. In the novel, Zamarripa offers a contemporary American voice through a narrative style that merges real world settings with fantastical elements and stories.

Logan Strother '13 MA (PSc) article on Confederate flag in Wash Post
Logan Strother '13 MA (PSc), a PhD candidate in political science at the Maxwell School, co-authored an article, "The Confederate flag largely disappeared after the Civil War. The fight against civil rights brought it back," which was published in the Washington Post.

Van der Vort '13 MA (PSc) reviews lessons to learn from LGBTQ history
Eric van der Vort '13 MA (PSc), PhD candidate in political science, explains the lessons that LGBT movement history can teach social movements and advocate in his article, "Pride in the Time of Trump: Lessons from LGBTQ History," published on the Utica College Center of Public Affairs and Election Research website.

Sirangelo named to Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company
Fast Company has named Jennifer Sirangelo ’96 MPA, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, to its annual list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business. The award from Fast Company recognizes influential and forward-thinking individuals for innovations in business, leadership, and culture.

Don Waful '37, G'39 inducted into NYS Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame
Donald R. Waful '37 BA (PSc), '39 MA (PSc), one of Syracuse University's oldest surviving World War II veterans, was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame on May 17, 2017. Watch the ceremony here.

Van der Vort '13 MA (PSc) analyzes civil legal aid, Trump's budget
"Trump's Budget Proposes Elimination of Civil Legal Aid," written by PhD candidate Eric van der Vort '13 MA (PSc), was published on the Utica College Center of Public Affairs and Election Research website.

New Laditka Fund supports social science undergrads
A new scholarship, funded by alumni Sarah and Jim Laditka, will support undergraduate students throughout the Maxwell School. The endowment provides scholarships for undergraduates in all the social sciences, with preference to first-generation college students and others from under-represented groups.

Drew Kinney '14 MA (PSc) publishes article on US counterterrorism
PhD candidate Drew Kinney '14 MA (PSc) discusses U.S. counterterrorism in his article, "The Threat Remains," published on the Utica College Center of Public Affairs and Election Research website.

Wasylenko appointed Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of Economics
David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, announced Friday the appointment of Michael Wasylenko as Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of Economics. This appointment recognizes his extraordinary service to the Maxwell School.

Maxwell celebrates graduates, faculty at Commencement Weekend 2017
Service. Leadership. Citizenship. The core values of the Maxwell community were on display at the 163rd Syracuse University Commencement weekend celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of 2017 graduates and faculty.

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