• Maxwell Alumni News

  • Armstrong, Singleton cited in Science article on Caribbean excavation

    Doug Armstrong and Theresa Singleton, both professors of anthropology, were interviewed for the Science article "Caribbean excavation offers intimate look at the lives of enslaved Africans." They shared insight from their own research on plantation slavery in the Caribbean. Maxwell alum Mark Hauser '98 MA (Anth)/'01 PhD (Anth) was also mentioned in the article.

    11/8/2019

     

    Elliot J. Stamler ’60 makes legacy gift to support academic excellence

    Elliot J. Stamler ’60 BA (PSc) has named the University as a beneficiary of a portion of his estate, totaling $5,480,000, to be directed to multiple recipients on campus to support academic and research excellence. His newly announced bequest reflects his own loyalty to his undergraduate professors and his love for the University.

    11/6/2019

     

    Stone He appointed executive director of Binghamton Discovery Center

    Jessica Stone He ‘03 MPA was named the executive director of the Discovery Center in Binghamton, New York. In this new position, Stone He will help expand the museum’s services and engagement with its surrounding community through updating its technology and infrastructure.

    11/6/2019

     

    Maxwell alumnus wins public voices fellowship

    Carl Frederick (Terry) Kaelber ‘87 MPA has been named an Encore Public Voices Fellow by Encore.org. The fellowships are granted to people and organizations that help experienced private-sector employees transition into careers of public service.

    11/1/2019

     

    Gift funds research, training on international health care

    A generous gift by David Dean '76 MSSc/'78 PhD (SSc) has established the Health Management Faculty Development Fund at the Maxwell School. The fund will support research and teaching by a soon-to-be-hired faculty member, who will focus on health care policy and management.

    10/31/2019

     

    Maxwell alumna one of City & State's 2019 NYC 40 Under 40 Rising Stars

    Each year, City & State honors 40 talented individuals under the age of 40 who work in New York City government, politics, and advocacy. Maidel De La Cruz '15 MPA was recognized in this year's class of New York City 40 Under 40 Rising Stars. De La Cruz is currently the chief of staff for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's Office of City Legislative Affairs.

    10/30/2019

     

    Ruddock named executive director at MASSCreative

    Emily Ruddock ‘13 MPA was named the executive director of MASSCreative, a Boston-based nonprofit involved in statewide advocacy for creative communities. Ruddock is responsible for leading the full breadth of the organization’s efforts to increase the funding and perceived value of art, culture, and creativity.

    10/30/2019

     

    Econ grad Hillmeyer joins Colliers International

    Alec Hillmeyer ’18 BA (Econ) joined Colliers International as a retail division associate in August 2019. He focuses on tenant and landlord representation, in the realm of urban retail and restaurants, in Philadelphia.

    10/25/2019

     

    Temnycky explores Ukraine's relationship with the EU in AC article

    In his latest column for the Atlantic Council's UkraineAlert series titled "Is Europe giving up on Ukraine?," Mark Temnycky '17 MPA/IR examines Ukraine's fragile relationship with the European Union.

    10/23/2019

     

    Maxwell alumnus named one of New Jersey’s most influential millennials

    Marshall Spevak ’10 BA (PSc) was named one of New Jersey’s most influential millennials by InsiderNJ in September 2019. Spevak received this award as recognition of his extensive work as a political operative at the New Jersey Statehouse. Spevak is vice president of public affairs at MWWPR, an integrated public relations agency with offices across the United States and the United Kingdom.

    10/23/2019

     

    Meier to receive Duncombe Award for educational excellence

    Kenneth Meier ’74 MA (PSc)/’75 PhD (PSc) was named the 2019 recipient of the William Duncombe Excellence in Doctoral Education Award from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). This award honors William Duncombe ‘87 MPA/’89 PhD (PA), former professor of public administration in the Maxwell School with specializations in school financing and public budgeting.

    10/18/2019

     

    Maxwell alumnus named vice president of equity and inclusion

    Don Sawyer ’08 MA (Soc)/’13 PhD (Soc) has been named vice president for equity and inclusion at Quinnipiac University. In this new role, Saywer is responsible for engaging community members in critical conversations, helping train faculty, staff, and students with respect to diversity, and setting up an action team that is ready to respond if difficult situations arise.

    10/15/2019

     

    Smith moves to Virginia Tech as associate professor

    Stephanie Smith '09 PhD (PA) has joined the faculty of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, serving as an associate professor in Virginia Tech’s Center for Public Administration and Policy. Prior to joining the faculty at Virginia Tech, Smith was an associate professor at the University of New Mexico.

    9/25/2019

     

    Attorney Millman writes debut thriller

    Jode Millman ’76 BA (Soc) has written a novel — her debut thriller — titled The Midnight Call. It was released on June 18 by Immortal Works. The Midnight Call has been praised by a number of reviewers, including the USA Today Network and Publishers Weekly.

    9/25/2019

     

    Curtin fills new public engagement manager position

    Clay Curtin '06 MPA was appointed public engagement manager for the City of Menlo Park, California. In this position he will be responsible for implementing a pilot program to increase community engagement. This role, which was newly created for Curtin, is meant to help unite members of the community and community groups directly with city commissions.

    9/25/2019