Diversity, Equity and Inclusion News at Maxwell

The following includes stories about Maxwell initiatives and progress towards a more diverse, equitable and inclusive school community as well as research and initiatives aimed at addressing broader societal issues related to DEI.

To read great stories about the accomplishments of Maxwell faculty and students, including those from underrepresented communities, please visit our schoolwide news feed in the main navigation.

Flores-Lagunes to Lead the American Society of Hispanic Economists

December 6, 2021
Flores-Lagunes’ three-year term will begin Jan. 1, 2022. He will serve as president-elect for the first year, president for the second year and past-president for the third and final year.

See related: Promotions & Appointments , Economics Department , Race & Ethnicity

Students Help Build Food System Rooted in Social Justice, Equity

July 30, 2021
Jonnell Robinson, associate professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, was selected by the Lender Center as the 2020-22 Lender Center Faculty Fellow.

See related: Promotions & Appointments , Nutrition and Nutrition Programs , Food Insecurity , Inequality

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.

See related: Inequality , Inclusion , Policy , Population Studies , Race & Ethnicity

Maxwell Students Awarded Downey Scholarships

July 1, 2021
They are among 13 students who received the award from the Syracuse University Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence. 

See related: Awards & Honors , Intelligence

Yingyi Ma weighs in on lack of AAPI history taught in schools in South China Morning Post

May 17, 2021
Yingyi Ma, associate professor of sociology and director of Asian and Asian-American Studies, says it’s "actually very common" for students to complete their primary and secondary education with little, if any, attention paid to AAPI-related topics. 

See related: Education , Identity , Inclusion , Race & Ethnicity

Sultana participates in Race, Space and the Environment project

May 5, 2021

See related: Environment , Population Studies , Race & Ethnicity

Jackson talks about Black women's experiences with COVID-19 in GenForward

March 16, 2021
In their article, "This Women’s History Month, Recognize Black Women’s Efforts To Save Ourselves," published by the GenForward Survey, Assistant Professor of Political Science Jenn Jackson discusses Black women's experiences with COVID-19.

See related: COVID-19 , Identity , Public Health , Inequality , Race & Ethnicity

Carboni's research on giving circles cited in Nonprofit Quarterly

February 22, 2021
The study, along with previous research conducted by Carboni on giving circles, was cited in the Nonprofit Quarterly article, "Can Giving Circles Democratize Philanthropy?" 

See related: Wage Inequality , Racial Inequality , Race & Ethnicity , Social Welfare, Poverty & Income Security

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. 

See related: Giving , Inequality , Inclusion , Race & Ethnicity , Sexual Orientation

Center for Disability Resources empowers students, changes perceptions

October 12, 2020

Yingyi Ma named Provost Faculty Fellow

October 9, 2020

Jackson wins Tenth Decade grant to study Black Americans, group threat

September 21, 2020

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McCormick is the School’s new diversity, equity and inclusion officer

June 24, 2020

Shi’s education research funded by Russell Sage and Gates Foundations

March 13, 2020

Scruggs Scholarship will benefit current undergrads

May 30, 2019

Maxwell invites undergrad students of color to Public Policy Camp

September 7, 2018

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