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Jacobson Discusses the US Drone Strike That Killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri with CBS News

Mark Jacobson, assistant dean for Washington Programs, analyzed the U.S. drone strike that killed top al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri on CBS News Mornings.

August 2, 2022

Murrett Speaks with Politico About House Speaker Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Politico article, "Pelosi Taiwan trip overrides Chinese military threats."

August 2, 2022

Early Experiences Inspired 2022 Robertson Fellows

Andrew Gasparini and Melissa Alvisi have just joined the ranks of incoming graduate students at the Maxwell School, pursing dual master’s degrees in public administration and international relations. 

August 1, 2022

Hamersma Talks About Statistical Grammar on The Hidden Curriculum Podcast

Sarah Hamersma, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, discussed statistical grammar and the importance of communicating results honestly and effectively on The Hidden Curriculum podcast.

July 27, 2022

Sharp Discusses the Election of 1800 With the Washington Post

Professor Emeritus James Roger Sharp was quoted in the Washington Post article, "Maryland races could take days to call. The election of 1800 was worse."

July 27, 2022

Maxwell School Announces 2022 Faculty Promotions

The Syracuse University Board of Trustees has approved promotions for 13 faculty members at the Maxwell School.
July 27, 2022

Humphrey Fellows Help Connect Internet Backpack Project to Central America

Marien Alvarado, previously a project specialist with the Finance Ministry of Guatemala, is one of several 2021-22 Humphrey Fellows who worked on internet governance and digital transformation issues, participating in the iSchool student group WiTec, or Worldwide Innovation Technology, and a Humphrey Fellows digital transformation task force with members from six campuses and 12 countries.

July 26, 2022

Taylor Quoted in Newsweek Article on Who Will Lead Russia if Putin Dies

Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Newsweek article, "Who Leads Russia If Putin Dies? Health Rumors Spark Succession Questions."

July 25, 2022

See related: Government, Russia

Reeher Speaks with The Hill About the Impact of the Jan. 6 Committee Hearings

Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in The Hill article, "The Memo: Jan. 6 committee hopes to go out, for now, with a bang."

July 25, 2022

Van Slyke Talks to CNN About the Center for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship

Dean David Van Slyke spoke with CNN about the Center for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, a DC-based joint initiative of the Newhouse and Maxwell schools that will promote nonpartisan, evidence-based research and dialogue in the public interest and support the work of faculty and students.

July 25, 2022

Banks Weighs in on Whether or Not Trump Will be Prosecuted for Role in Jan. 6 Attack in VOA

Professor Emeritus William Banks was interviewed for the VOA News article, "Will Trump Be Prosecuted Over Role in January 6 Attack?"

July 22, 2022

See related: Congress, Federal, United States

Sultana Study on Climate Coloniality Published in Political Geography

Farhana Sultana

"The unbearable heaviness of climate coloniality," authored by Professor of Geography and the Environment Farhana Sultana, was published in Political Geography.

July 22, 2022

See related: Climate Change

Brockway Discusses the Need for a Framework to Describe the Far-Right in NBC News Piece

"January 6, Trump and the rise of America's dangerous 'shadow gospel'," co-authored by Mark Brockway, a faculty fellow in political science, was published by NBC News. 

July 22, 2022

McDowell Speaks with Grid About Russia’s Gold Reserves

Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the Grid article, "Russia’s bright, shiny anti-sanctions weapon: Inside the billion-dollar business of ‘blood gold’."

July 21, 2022

From the US Army to Syracuse University, Chaplain Captain Stoney Douthitt Loves to Serve

After serving for eight years as an active-duty chaplain in the U.S. Army, Chaplain Captain Stoney Douthitt G’22 came to Syracuse University during the summer of 2021. In the past year, he has been steadily working toward a dual master’s degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Whitman School of Management.

July 21, 2022

See related: Student Experience

New Study by Purser Examines Afterlife of Mass Incarceration in a Reentry Housing Facility

Gretchen Purser, Madeleine Hamlin
"'Bodies in the Building': Incarceration’s Afterlife in a Reentry Housing Facility," co-authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Gretchen Purser and Maxwell alumna Madeleine Hamlin, was published in Social Science Review.
July 20, 2022

See related: Housing

Wiemers Study Examines Decline in Long-Term Earnings Mobility in the U.S.

Emily Wiemers, Michael Carr

"The decline in long-term earnings mobility in the U.S.: Evidence from survey-linked administrative data," co-authored by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Emily Wiemers, was published in Labour Economics.

July 20, 2022

See related: Civil Rights

Taylor Quoted in Science Article on Russia’s Targeting of Scientists

Professor Brian Taylor was interviewed for the Science article, "Russian scientist facing treason charges dies in custody."

July 20, 2022

See related: Russia

Maxwell Experts Discuss Future Implications and Historical Context of Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling

The discussion covered the history of governing abortions in the U.S.; how the Dobbs v. Jackson decision might affect access to abortion and other reproductive services; impacts the decision could have on economic and health outcomes and voting behaviors in upcoming elections; and what precedent this decision might set for other Supreme Court decisions going forward. 

July 20, 2022

Montez Talks to Scientific American About the Growing Mortality Gap Between GOP and Dem Areas

University Professor and demographer Jennifer Karas Montez was quoted in the Scientific American article, "People in Republican Counties Have Higher Death Rates Than Those in Democratic Counties."

July 20, 2022

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