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Alumna Rain Henderson Says Maxwell Shaped an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Consulting firm founder Rain Henderson says her Maxwell education grounded her in “systems thinking, public accountability and cross-sector collaboration.”
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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.
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Former Orange Point Guard and Maxwell Alumna ‘Roxi’ Nurse McNabb Still Driving for an Assist
She supports young athletes through her Caris Sports Foundation.
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Alumnus Paulo De Miranda: Maxwell Offered ‘Much More Than a Formal Education’
He co-founded the Brazilian startup DEEP and grew it into a market leader in sustainability impact measurement.
SHE-CAN Scholar: Public Health Student Sets Sights on Bringing Positive Change Back to Home Country
As a SHE-CAN (Supporting Her Education Changes A Nation) scholar, Sythong Run, who is majoring in environment, sustainability and policy and public health, plans to return to her home country of Cambodia to work and inspire young women to follow in her footsteps.
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Memorial Fund Honors Remarkable Journalism Career, Supports Students Involved with IDJC
The siblings of alumna Denise Kalette ’68 B.A. (PSc) have created a memorial fund in her honor to support students engaged with the University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship.
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Mapping His Future: Maxwell Student Will Burke Addresses Lead Poisoning in Syracuse
William Burke ’25 B.A. (Geog/ESP) creates digital maps to identify areas at risk for childhood lead poisoning in the City of Syracuse. His research is funded by a SOURCE Bridge Award, supporting faculty-led undergraduate research at Syracuse University.
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Class of 2025 Falk College Scholars
Being named a Falk College Scholar is the highest academic award conferred by Falk College. In this video and story, the seven 2025 Falk College Scholars discuss their most impactful experiences at Falk College and Syracuse University
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History Student Abigail Fitzpatrick Receives Wortman Scholarship for Archival Work in Los Angeles
Maxwell student Abigail Fitzpatrick, received the Wortman Scholarship from the History Department. Funding for the scholarship has been generously provided by Marlene Stein Wortman ’58 B.A. (Hist). Fitzpatrick will use the funding to conduct archival research in Los Angeles for her distinction thesis.
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Class of 2025 Public Health Awards
The Public Health Department recently honored several undergraduate and graduate students with department awards. “We seek to be a leader in leveraging public health research and education to create the greatest impact on global health,” says Department Chair and Professor David Larsen.
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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.
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Hands-On Learning - Public Health Student Shelby Fenton
Public Health major Shelby Fenton is featured in this story from Syracuse University’s central marketing team about how internships have led to her post-graduate success.
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University Announces 2025-26 Remembrance Scholars
The scholarships, now in their 36th year, were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the students studying in London and Florence through Syracuse University who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
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‘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.
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Clothing Line That Considers Neurodivergences Takes Top Prize at Lerner Competition
A team of students from across the University won $8,000 at the Social Impact Pitch Competition for their Solace Collective clothing pitch.
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Arctic Training with Canadian Troops Complements International Studies
Graduate student Connor McNeil took part in the three-week exercise as a member of the Vermont Army National Guard.
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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.
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What’s the Buzz? Olson-Gugerty Advises the Syracuse University Beekeeping Club
Lisa Olson-Gugerty, teaching professor of public health and Mary Kiernan, teaching professor of nutrition and food studies, introduced honeybees to the South Campus landscape in spring 2020 and the hives are now being managed by students in the Syracuse University Beekeeping Club, with Olson-Gugerty as their faculty advisor.
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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.
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2025 University Scholars Include Maxwell Seniors
Abigail Greenfield and Sierra Kaplan were selected for the honor based on their academic achievements, research, creative work and other criteria.
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