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Maxwell School Welcomes the University’s Public Health Department

The addition brings hundreds of students and more than a dozen faculty experts to 'enhance our vital voice in the study of health,' says Dean David M. Van Slyke.

July 8, 2025

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Retiring University Professor, Decorated Public Servant Sean O’Keefe Reflects on Legacy of Service

O’Keefe says his time as a Maxwell graduate student taught him the importance of employing a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving, examining the wide range of possible outcomes and identifying what success looks like.

July 2, 2025

Maxwell Names Nayyera Haq to Lead School’s Washington-Based Programs

A former senior director of cabinet affairs at the White House and state department spokesperson, Haq will oversee the Maxwell School’s D.C.-based academic programs that serve approximately 200 undergraduate and graduate students each year.

June 18, 2025

Alumnus Derek Wallace Harnesses the Power of Food for Understanding

As CEO of Golden Fork Media and founder of the children’s book series Kalamata’s Kitchen, he draws on lessons gleaned—and risks taken—as a policy studies major.

June 14, 2025

Maxwell Advisory Board Welcomes New Leadership

Alumni Cathy Daicoff and Nate Shanok lead the board as chair and vice chair, respectively.

May 20, 2025

Maxwell’s Student-Run History Journal ‘Builds a Vibrant Community’

CHRONOS is celebrating its revival, a milestone anniversary and special recognition from the Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement.

April 29, 2025

‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ Artist Shares Stories Behind His Portraits

Robert Shetterly visited the Maxwell School recently to talk about his portrait series, a sampling of which is on display in the foyer. 

April 18, 2025

Maxwell Hall Foyer Home to Traveling Exhibit ‘Picturing the Pandemic’ Until May 15

The exhibit is drawn from a collection of images and audio files contributed to the Pandemic Journaling Project (PJP), which was started in May 2020 by a team of researchers from the University of Connecticut and Brown University.

April 15, 2025

New Partnership With Gettysburg College Supports Public Service Careers

The Maxwell School is offering admission and scholarships to qualified students and alumni of the Pennsylvania college.

April 2, 2025

Maxwell Panel Weighs the Implications of the Proposed Dismantling of the Department of Education

The Center for Policy Research’s latest ‘What’s at Stake’ discussion explored the potential effects on public schools, Title IX, higher education accessibility and more. 

March 13, 2025

IDJC Launches Fellows Program for Thought Leaders in Journalism and Public Affairs

The inaugural class of IDJC fellows for the Spring 2025 semester includes investigative reporter and producer Josh Fine and former U.S. Public Delegate to the United Nations Andrew Weinstein.
January 14, 2025

Catherine Gerard Leaves Impact at Maxwell and Around the World

Gerard, well know for teaching one of the core courses of the Executive Education Program—PAI 895 Managerial Leadership—has retired after nearly three decades at Syracuse University.

December 20, 2024

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Dean Van Slyke Visits Korea to Forge New Partnerships and Celebrate With Alumni

Dean David M. Van Slyke signed memorandum of understandings with two top Korean universities on a recent trip to the republic in an effort to increase academic collaboration. 

December 20, 2024

On Democracy, Alumna Nuria Esparch Says ‘We, the People, Will Find Our Way Back’

She served as Peru’s minister of defense during a delicate time in the country’s history.

December 9, 2024

Sen. Schumer Presents Dean Van Slyke with Copy of Floor Remarks Commemorating Maxwell’s Centennial

In the official record, Schumer describes a “remarkable milestone” for a “remarkable school.”

November 27, 2024

Maxwell Welcomes 41 New US Citizens—Including One of Its Own

Assistant Professor Tomás Olivier was among those who gathered in the Dr. Paul & Natalie Strasser Legacy Room to take the Oath of Citizenship.

November 26, 2024

Maxwell Honors 9 Students with Centennial Scholar Awards

The undergraduate and graduate students received the recognition at the school’s Syracuse Centennial Celebration.

November 6, 2024

Maxwell Celebrates 100 Years With an Evening of Revelry and Awards

Hundreds of faculty, staff and alumni gathered in Syracuse to celebrate the school’s centennial and honor several accomplished individuals.

October 29, 2024

At Maxwell, the Conversation About Citizenship Gains Fresh Perspective

A new collection of portraits from “Americans Who Tell the Truth” take their place in the Maxwell Foyer. 

October 11, 2024

Maxwell School Strengthens Longtime Partnership with ICMA, Celebrates New MOU at Annual Conference

The agreement will further cooperation on veterans and military programs, workshops, training and international engagements.

October 9, 2024

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