Maxwell School News and Commentary
How Are Young Voters Feeling About the Election? Jackson Discusses on Bloomberg TV
“Young people are actually excited about this election. They're excited to vote, but they are very confused. They don't know exactly what to do because they feel so strongly about particular issues...so although they are excited, they're not sure what that means for them in the future,” says Jenn Jackson, assistant professor of political science.
See related: Federal, U.S. Elections, United States
Reeher Speaks With AP News, City & State and Spectrum News About the Race for NY-22
“In some ways, you almost have two generic candidates running, one more conservative and one sort of more mainstream. And you’ve got a district that just seems more built for people who are closer to the center, in either party,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science.
See related: Congress, New York State, Political Parties, State & Local, U.S. Elections
Thompson Talks to ABC News About American Catholic Voters
“It's really interesting that the Catholic Church is probably one of the few places where you find people with different perspectives sitting together at Sunday Mass,” says Margaret Susan Thompson, associate professor of history and political science. She adds that if past election results are any indication, Catholic turnout and the choices they make at the polls will depend on a variety of factors.
See related: Political Parties, Race & Ethnicity, Religion, U.S. Elections, United States
Lux Discusses the Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement With WSHU
“Folks that are in the U.S. military are some of the most highly trained, capable people in the world,” explains Steven Lux, director of Executive Education. “The amount of money that we invest—appropriately, I would argue—in our military, you just don’t want it to go to waste in a way,” Lux says.
See related: Education, Government, United States, Veterans
Autonomous Systems Policy Institute Welcomes WAYMO One to Maxwell
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, showcased one of its all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles equipped with the Waymo Driver—the company's automated driving system.
See related: Autonomous Systems, United States
Maxwell Celebrates 100 Years With an Evening of Revelry and Awards
Hundreds of faculty, staff and alumni gathered in Syracuse to celebrate the school’s centennial and honor several accomplished individuals.
See related: Awards & Honors, Centennial, School History
In Memoriam: Sharon Murphy Kissel
Kissel—a devoted supporter of Maxwell—passed away on July 21, 2024, at her home in Washington, D.C. She was 76.
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Hranchak Comments on North Korean Troops Being Deployed to Ukraine in Newsweek Article
“North Korean troops in Ukraine would be another confirmation that the Russian war in Ukraine is not a local or regional conflict,” says Tetiana Hranchak, visiting assistant teaching professor in the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs.
See related: Conflict, East Asia, International Affairs, National Security, Russia, Ukraine
James-Christian Blockwood to Lead National Academy of Public Administration
The adjunct professor for Maxwell’s D.C. programs will succeed Terry Gerton as president and chief executive officer.
See related: Promotions & Appointments
Murrett and Taylor Speak with Fox News About North Korea Sending Troops to Russia
“North Korea and Russia signed a joint military assistance agreement last June and they are pursuing cooperation...In terms of what North Korea might get in return, I think the big fear is that Russia would be sharing more advanced nuclear technology, perhaps submarine technology or other conventional weapons technology with North Korea,” says Brian Taylor, professor of political science.
See related: Conflict, East Asia, International Affairs, International Agreements, National Security, Russia