Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Maxwell to Host 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Beginning in mid-June, the Maxwell School will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging public management leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Awards & Honors
Maxwell and India — An Enduring Partnership
The relationship between the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the government and people of India dates back more than 70 years, with thousands of senior officials taking advantage of Executive Education’s training and degree programs, and others study through some of the most prestigious fellowships offered.
See related: India, Student Experience
Educational Exchanges with Chinese Universities Return to Campus for First Time Since 2019
Executive Education hosted 12 master of public administration and 13 master of business administration students from the faculty of economics and management at East China Normal University (ECNU) from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10 for the program, public management and leadership.
See related: Student Experience
Humphrey Fellows Begin 10-Month Program
With a robust orientation behind them, eleven Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows from 10 emerging democracies and developing countries have embarked on a 10-month program involving graduate study, professional development and cultural exchange.
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Meet US Army Captain Bong Chi, Defense Comptrollership Program Military-Connected Student
The Defense Comptroller Program at Syracuse University educates and trains the Department of Defense’s financial managers at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management where students receive an MBA, and at the Maxwell School where students earn an E.M.P.A.
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Peer to Peer Forums Showcase Expertise, Global Perspectives
Eleven Executive Education students, fellows or scholars presented at Peer to Peer forums during this academic year. The sessions included a 15- to 20-minute presentation followed by a robust question-and-answer session. Presenters came from across Maxwell’s Executive Education programs, including the Humphrey Fellows cohort.
See related: Student Experience
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.
See related: Awards & Honors, Centennial, Federal, Washington, D.C.
Climate Investor Tom Steyer Tells Students, ‘We Can’t Accept People Shirking Their Responsibility’
The 2020 presidential candidate and former hedge fund manager visited the Maxwell School as part of the inaugural Sustainable Syracuse series.
See related: Climate Change, Social Justice, Student Experience, Sustainability, U.S. Elections
Humphrey Fellows Hone Crisis Leadership Skills
This was the 11th year the Maxwell School has hosted, and Executive Education has administered, the “Leadership and Governance During Times of Crisis” workshop for Humphrey Fellows, midcareer international professionals pursuing professional enrichment and non-degree graduate study at designated U.S. campuses.
See related: Student Experience
Mandela Washington Fellowship Returns to the Maxwell School in Summer 2023
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is proud to announce its selection as an institute partner for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, the Maxwell School will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging public management leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
See related: Awards & Honors