Maxwell School News
Heflin discusses new SNAP study with Huffington Post, PBS, Common Dreams
See related: Food Security, Longevity, Nutrition, U.S. Health Policy, United States
Elliot J. Stamler ’60 makes legacy gift to support academic excellence
See related: Giving
Landes examines how interpersonal relationships affect human agency
Stone He appointed executive director of Binghamton Discovery Center
See related: Promotions & Appointments
Results from the SU Health & Wellness Goal Survey
This research brief summarizes the top ranked goals, including increasing physical activity, improving diet and nutrition, and better managing stress. There were interesting differences in goals across SU roles, sexes, and racial/ethnic groups.
McCormick discusses recent violence in Mexico in Yucatan Times
Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history and Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations, says Thursday’s apparent capitulation to the Sinaloa Cartel was "sending a loud message to other organized crime networks…that if they show up with enough firepower to a fight, they will win and get their way because the government does not have the wherewithal to fight back."
See related: Crime & Violence, Latin America & the Caribbean
Heflin study links SNAP to lower risk of premature death for US adults
Sernett quoted in Slate article on new Harriet Tubman movie
See related: Media & Journalism, United States
Banks weighs in on impeachment proceedings in China Daily, CNN
"If the public impeachment process builds the Ukraine abuse of office case clearly so that average Americans can see what the president did, it should lead to impeachment and a trial in the Senate," says William C. Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs. "From there on, everything depends on events that have yet to occur."
See related: Congress, Federal Government, Ukraine, United States
City of Syracuse Taxes
We tested whether courtesy notices for overdue property tax bills would impact payments.
Gadarian discusses voter turnout, local elections on WAER
Shana Gadarian, associated professor of political science, Joined WAER's Syracuse Speaks show to discuss the importance of local elections and voter engagement, amid historically low turnout rates in local elections. Central New Yorkers face issues that decide key policy like tax rates, education policy, and district lines this year.
See related: New York State, State & Local Government, U.S. Elections
Rothenberg paper on intergroup contact, integration published in American Economic Review
Weschle paper on revolving door employment published in Political Science Research and Methods
Lovely speaks with Business Insider, NPR, Washington Post about the US-China trade war
"The key issue is how long the trade disruptions between U.S. and China last," says Professor of Economics Mary Lovely. "The longer they go on, the more the old networks atrophy and new networks get solidified."
See related: China, Economic Policy, Trade, United States
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.
See related: Awards & Honors
Heflin study on the effect of SNAP on mortality published in Health Affairs
Mitra discusses the state of India's economy in Economic Times
"The economy’s temporary problems can easily become more permanent unless both long-term and short-term measures are taken simultaneously," says Devashish Mitra, Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor of Global Affairs.
See related: Economic Policy, India
Gift funds research, training on international health care
The Health Management Faculty Development Fund, established from a gift by David Dean '76 M.S.Sc./'78 Ph.D. (SSc), will support research and teaching by a soon-to-be-hired faculty member, who will focus on health care policy and management.
See related: Giving, Health Policy
Reeher weighs in on the race for Onondaga County executive in Politico
“He [incumbent Ryan McMahon] is keen on making his own mark and I think he’s in a very good position to do so,” said Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. “I don’t think there’s a big reason to send him packing.”
See related: New York State, State & Local Government, U.S. Elections