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Erin Hern Shares Expertise on Gender Discrimination for OECD

The Maxwell associate professor was an invited lead discussant for the organization as it prepares to update its Social Institutions and Gender Index, a widely used measure of international gender inequality.

February 2, 2026

IDJC Names Veteran News Exec Merrill Brown as Visiting Fellow for Spring 2026

Brown will study existing and evolving business models across the media landscape and new ways to sustain quality journalism.

January 14, 2026

Badi Baltagi Named 2025 Great Arab Minds Award Laureate in Economics

Often described as the “Arab Nobel,” the award honors exceptional Arab scholars, scientists and thinkers whose work advances knowledge and benefits humanity.

January 13, 2026

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Meghan Kelly Honored as Keynote Lecturer for AAG

A specialty group of the American Association of Geographers has selected the assistant professor to give remarks at its annual meeting. 

January 6, 2026

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Maxwell Honors Dean Emeritus John Palmer with Cramer Horizon Award

The school’s highest award was presented to the former dean, University Professor and senior statesman who “embodies Maxwell’s mission.” 

December 18, 2025

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Internship Offers Up-Close View of Culture, History and Engagement

Elise Christopher ’25 B.A. (Anth) says she was honored to support work to uplift diaspora cultures through her summer internship with the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

November 25, 2025

MPH Alumna Awarded Prestigious Applied Epidemiology Fellowship in Seattle

Aspiring to a career in wastewater epidemiology, Catherine Faruolo hopes to expand on the knowledge, skills and perspective she gained at Syracuse. 

November 18, 2025

Maxwell Students Research Impact of Redlining as 2024-26 Lender Fellows

Tommy DaSilva, Darla Hobbs, Jamea Candy Johnson and Sabrina Lussier are exploring housing as a critical determinant of social and health inequities under the guidance of Miriam Mutambudzi.

November 14, 2025

Maxwell X Lab Receives Journal’s Best Paper Award for Chicago Study

The Journal of Behavioral Public Administration honored the researchers for their paper detailing findings in a study of at-home lead testing kit return rates.

September 30, 2025

PhD Candidates’ Work Recognized by American Political Science Association

Jingding Wang, Hannah Radner and Nicholas D’Amico were honored in recognition of their research on citizenship, government and politics.

September 23, 2025

IDJC Welcomes Fall 2025 Visiting Fellows Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack

The IDJC Visiting Fellows program brings in thought leaders in journalism, politics or public affairs to collaborate with Syracuse University students and faculty. Now in its first full year, the program is designed to deepen public understanding of democratic institutions and civic life through research, teaching and public engagement.

August 29, 2025

Baobao Zhang Awarded NSF CAREER Grant to Study Generative AI in the Workplace

$567,491 from the National Science Foundation will support groundbreaking work on how generative AI is reshaping productivity, satisfaction and skill development.

August 26, 2025

Maxwell Honors Alumnus Elliot Stamler With Cramer Horizon Award

Dean David M. Van Slyke said the retired investor and philanthropist is “a lifelong learner with a strong commitment to democracy and citizenship.”

August 6, 2025

Shannon Monnat Selected to Lead Rural Sociological Society

The Maxwell sociologist was also awarded the organization’s Frederick H. Buttel Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award for her recent co-authored book.

July 31, 2025

Sociologist’s Article Recognized by the Association for the Sociology of Religion

Merril Silverstein, professor and chair of sociology, has been awarded the Sociology of Religion Distinguished Article Award for 2024 for his co-authored article, "Did Gender Egalitarianism Weaken Religiosity in Baby Boom Women? A Developmental-Historical Approach" (Sociology of Religion, 2023). 

July 30, 2025

Chris Mihm Recognized for Fostering ‘Excellence in Public Service for the Next Generation’

The Maxwell School adjunct professor and longtime public servant has been honored by the New York State Academy of Public Administration.

July 21, 2025

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Robert Rubinstein Honored With 2025 Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching

The award recognizes a faculty member who has an important impact on students and a special interest in the graduate seminar.

July 14, 2025

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Four Maxwell Professors Named O’Hanley Faculty Scholars

Brian Brege, Sarah Hamersma, Yüksel Sezgin and Ying Shi will hold the title for three years. 

July 11, 2025

Denisa Jashari’s Article Honored with Sturgis Leavitt Award

The Southeastern Council of Latin American Studies presents the award at its annual meeting. 

June 24, 2025

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