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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.

July 9, 2026

Phanstiels Gift $1M to Maxwell School for Van Slyke Scholarship

Eileen Korey

Howie ’70, G’71, H’22 and Louise Phanstiel's gift, boosted by a $500,000 Syracuse Promise match, endows scholarship honoring Dean David M. Van Slyke and supporting future leaders.

July 8, 2026

How the Declaration Still Shapes America: Maxwell Experts on USA’s 250th

John Boccacino

On the “’Cuse Conversations” podcast, Syracuse University faculty break down the ideals behind the nation’s founding and what 250 years of democracy reveal about the U.S. today.

July 6, 2026

See related: Government, United States

Rick Welsh to Lead Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society

Jessica Youngman

The Maxwell sociologist recently began his term leading the international organization focused on the study of food, agriculture and health. 

June 29, 2026

Maxwell School Releases Free Public Lecture Series Marking America’s 250th Anniversary

The inaugural flight, titled Foundations and comprised of four lectures examining the origins of the U.S. republic, is available on Maxwell’s YouTube channel. The remaining nine lectures to be released in the days ahead in three additional flights titled: Shaping a Nation, Issues in Focus and Modern Challenges.

June 26, 2026

National Security Management Course Brings Together Military Leaders for Intensive Education

Cort Ruddy

From international law to executive power, Maxwell's national security studies program tackles the defining security questions of the moment.

June 23, 2026

A Full-Circle Semester: Kennedy King Interns for the Same Congressperson Who Inspired Her

Jacob Spudich

The rising senior grew up in the California congressional district where she would later intern—an opportunity made possible by Maxwell in Washington.

June 22, 2026

Col. (Ret.) Bill Smullen Among Syracuse Veterans Honored at WCNY’s Inaugural Mission Celebration

Kelly Homan Rodoski

Chancellor J. Michael Haynie and Col. (Ret.) Bill Smullen were among those recognized for decades of advocacy for those who served.

June 18, 2026

See related: Awards & Honors

Francine D'Amico Named to AAUW Fellowships and Grants Panelist Advisory Board

Jessica Youngman

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.

June 16, 2026

Housing, Health and Community: What Syracuse Is Telling Us

Diane Stirling

Lender Faculty Fellow Miriam Mutambudzi and her student team connect structural disparity to health through community-engaged scholarship.

June 11, 2026

Jennifer Karas Montez Named Editor-in-Chief of Leading Sociology Journal

Jessica Youngman

The Maxwell sociologist has been appointed to lead a flagship American Sociological Association publication.

June 9, 2026

How Approval Processes Drive Up Housing Costs in Major Cities

Dialynn Dwyer

Austin Zwick, associate teaching professor of policy studies, explains how cities can fix their planning systems to address housing crises.

June 8, 2026

Grant Supports Donor Study by Maxwell Colleagues Minjung Kim and Jiahuan Lu

Catherine Scott

The $27,000 Wilson C. “Bill” Levis Fundraising Research Grant will support survey-based research into what motivates donors to give nonprofits maximum flexibility.

June 5, 2026

Maxwell Sociologist Named Visiting Scholar at Russell Sage Foundation

Jacob Spudich

Gabriela Kirk-Werner will spend the spring of 2027 in residence at the foundation’s New York City headquarters to co-author a book on how the criminal justice system shapes the lives of people under court supervision.

June 2, 2026

Maxwell Undergraduate Researcher Examines Fetal Heart Patterns in Premature Births

Diane Stirling

Recent graduate Eva Quackenbush and faculty mentor Brittany Kmush are investigating whether fetal heart tracing patterns can predict outcomes for extremely premature infants.

May 28, 2026

Unfinished Business: 77-Year-Old Earns the MPA He Started Five Decades Ago

Renée Gearhart Levy

A dinner conversation, a new laptop and a one-week course in Washington closed a 50-year chapter for Hadwen Fuller.

May 27, 2026

See related: Student Experience

O'Keefe One of Two Syracuse University Alumni to Join the Board of Trustees

Eileen Korey

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.

May 26, 2026

Research Hub Focused on Why Local News Matters Launched

Genaro Armas

A new searchable database developed by the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship and Rebuild Local News brings together research on the importance of local news for communities.

May 22, 2026

From $500 and a Dream to CFO: Alumna Dan Zhang Is Opening Doors for the Next Generation

Jessica Youngman

The ClickUp executive has revived the Maxwell Student Emergency Support Fund to pay it forward—and because she knows firsthand what’s at stake. 

May 21, 2026

‘Service Is Not Just a Career Path—It’s a Lifelong Journey’: Alumni Honored at Awards of Excellence

Jessica Youngman

The fifth annual event in Washington, D.C., celebrated five Maxwell graduates whose careers reflect the school’s commitment to the public good.

May 15, 2026

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