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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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Maxwell School Announces Faculty Promotions for 2026-27
Four faculty members have received tenure in their promotion to associate professor, while one has been promoted to full professor and another to associate teaching professor.
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Maxwell School Announces Leadership Changes in Dean’s Office and Academic Programs
Bob Bifulco has joined the dean’s office leadership team and faculty have stepped into new roles guiding the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs and the Law, Society and Policy program.
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Longtime Health Educator, Internship Coordinator Named Maxwell Professor of Practice
Susan Coots brings expertise in family planning and reproductive health to her new faculty role, teaching and mentoring public health students.
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Rick Welsh to Lead Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society
The Maxwell sociologist recently began his term leading the international organization focused on the study of food, agriculture and health.
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Francine D'Amico Named to AAUW Fellowships and Grants Panelist Advisory Board
She will help shape the panelist selection process for the organization’s fellowships and grants programs, which have awarded more than $29.6 million to nearly 1,600 women scholars and community projects.
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Jennifer Karas Montez Named Editor-in-Chief of Leading Sociology Journal
The Maxwell sociologist has been appointed to lead a flagship American Sociological Association publication.
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O'Keefe One of Two Syracuse University Alumni to Join the Board of Trustees
University Professor Emeritus Sean O'Keefe ’78 M.P.A., along with David S. Klein ’93, have earned accolades in their fields, including highest honors for their accomplishments, and both credit their studies at the University for providing the foundation and the tools for their success.
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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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Audie Klotz Named Inaugural Heighberger Family Faculty Fellow of Public Service
The fellowship was created to honor the highly accomplished public service careers of alumnus Eric Heighberger ’93 and his spouse, Genevieve.
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Jennifer Karas Montez Named President of IAPHS
The association works to improve population health by building collaboration among scholars, sharing information and convening events.
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Ben Hancock Named to New Position as Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Services
The position was created to align the work of the alumni office and the Palmer Career Center, broadening engagement across alumni careers and expanding pathways for students and recent graduates.
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Colin Elman Elected to APSA’s Governing Council
The Maxwell School political scientist will serve for the next three years.
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Liz Arnold Named Cramer Family Professor of Practice in Community Impact
As part of the Maxwell School’s CCE Office, Arnold is teaching courses to develop the next generation of civic leaders through applied learning and real-world engagement.
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Brynt Parmeter Joins Maxwell as Phanstiel Chair in Leadership
The decorated U.S. Army veteran and former Department of Defense executive brings deep expertise in leadership, workforce transformation and innovation.
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Jennifer Karas Montez Honored With University Professor Reappointment
The honor recognizes exceptional scholarship and innovative academic and professional activity and is the University's most senior and selective academic status.
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Maxwell School Announces Faculty Promotions for 2025-26
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Renowned Health Economist Joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair
John Cawley specializes in the economics of risky health behaviors and has been widely published in journals and covered by the media.
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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.
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Nell Bartkowiak Named Maxwell School’s Assistant Dean of Online Programs
Bartkowiak will lead existing online graduate programs and take charge of the school’s long-term plan to expand remote offerings.
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