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Anthropologist Selected for Prestigious Weatherhead Fellowship
Maxwell’s Fethi Keles will examine how refugees create social networks as they create new lives in the United States.
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New Faculty Fellowship Honors a Legacy of Service and Civic Engagement
Maxwell political scientist Emily Thorson has been named the inaugural Fortunato Priore Endowed Faculty Fellow in Civic Engagement, an appointment made possible by an alumnus’ estate gift.
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MPA Alumnus Is Changing Lives, One Home at a Time
Andrew Lunetta found his focus at the Maxwell School—now he’s a ‘CNN Hero’ building homes for people who need them most.
Maxwell Scholar Wins Fulbright to Study Bahamas Poaching, Border Security
Anthropologist Kyrstin Mallon Andrews will examine how illegal fishing affects the country's culture, economy, ecology and national security.
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Merril Silverstein Receives ASA Outstanding Mentoring Award
The sociology chair will be honored by the national association for his guidance of students and junior scholars in aging research.
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Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern’s ‘Will Work for Food’ Wins ASFS Book Award
The Association for the Study of Food and Society Book Award recognizes outstanding books about food published within the two previous calendar years, with prizes given in three categories: monograph, edited volume and first book.
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From Toa Alta to Madrid, Maxwell Student Carries on Wanetik’s Spirit of Service
The annual Matthew Ross Wanetik Memorial Scholarship recognizes Maxwell undergraduate Angelie “Angie” Serrano Baéz for academic excellence and a deep commitment to service.
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Col. (Ret.) Bill Smullen Among Syracuse Veterans Honored at WCNY’s Inaugural Mission Celebration
Chancellor J. Michael Haynie and Col. (Ret.) Bill Smullen were among those recognized for decades of advocacy for those who served.
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‘Service Is Not Just a Career Path—It’s a Lifelong Journey’: Alumni Honored at Awards of Excellence
The fifth annual event in Washington, D.C., celebrated five Maxwell graduates whose careers reflect the school’s commitment to the public good.
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A Champion for Inclusion: Katherine McDonald Honored by National Disability Organization
The Maxwell School public health professor and Syracuse University associate vice president for research has been recognized by the nation’s leading organization in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Audie Klotz Named Distinguished Professor
A preeminent scholar in in global migration and human rights, she joined the Maxwell School faculty in 2003.
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Climate Researcher Ethan Coffel Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research
The assistant professor of geography and the environment will speak at the Maxwell School Graduate Convocation on Friday, May 8.
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Maxwell Alum to Receive Honorary Degree at 2026 Syracuse University Commencement
Clifford J. Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71, a dedicated University trustee, accomplished entrepreneur and celebrated student-athlete, will be recognized with a doctor of humane letters from Syracuse University at the 2026 Commencement on Sunday, May 10.
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Maxwell Alum to receive Generation Orange Award
Ronald J. Taylor ’15 B.A. (PSt/PSc), G’16 will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards Celebration on April 23.
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Tina Nabatchi Receives National Award for Co-Edited Book on Public Administration
ASPA recognizes Pathways to Positive Public Administration for its lasting contribution to the field.
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Maxwell Student Named 2027 Senior Class Marshal
Sociology student Alyssa Limjuco will represent the graduating class at Commencement and serve as a liaison to University administrators throughout the year.
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2026-27 Remembrance Scholars Named: 35 Students, One Enduring Mission
The Remembrance Scholars plan the Remembrance activities held at the University each year, and the cohort will be recognized during a convocation in the fall.
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NBC Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to Speak at Commencement
The ‘Sunday Night Football’ play-by-play voice and NBC Olympics primetime host, who began his broadcasting career at Syracuse University's own WAER-FM, will address graduates May 10.
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Maxwell School Proudly Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2026
The school also remains highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 10 subspecialties, including the top ranking in Public Management and Leadership.
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Careers in Climate, Diplomacy, Food Security and Law to be Celebrated at Awards of Excellence
Five accomplished alumni will be honored at the annual event in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 30.
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