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Careers in Climate, Diplomacy, Food Security and Law to be Celebrated at Awards of Excellence
Five accomplished alumni will be honored at the annual event in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 30.
See related: Alumni Experience, Awards & Honors, School History, Washington, D.C.
Maxwell Faculty Help Bring Alutiiq Artist Linda Infante Lyons to Syracuse
Chie Sakakibara and Timur Hammond, co-hosts of the artist’s residency with the Syracuse University Humanities Center, have coordinated upcoming conversations on the power of art and storytelling.
See related: Arctic, Environment, United States
After the Maui Fire: Student Researches Native Hawaiian Political Action
Sophia Hiatt's research examined how Lāhainā Strong mobilized to fight for Indigenous land rights after the 2023 Maui wildfires, seeing the area firsthand with support from SOURCE.
See related: Academic Scholarships, Student Experience
Four Maxwell Seniors Named 2026 Syracuse University Scholars
Gustavo Madero Carriles, Jorge Morales, Nathan Torabi and Qiong Wu were selected for the honor based on their academic excellence, independent research and creative work, and contributions to their fields.
See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience
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.
See related: Awards & Honors, Giving, Promotions & Appointments
A Career Spent Doing Good—and Doing Well
For more than five decades, Bill Coplin challenged students, defied convention and built a program that has changed thousands of lives. Now retired, his legacy lives on—and a new fund helps it ensure it always will.
See related: Giving, School History
Maxwell Student Earns National Public Service Award
Gerome Banks, an online executive MPA student and federal program manager, will be recognized at ASPA’s annual conference in late March.
See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience
Expert on the Arabian Peninsula Traces Gulf's Past, Present and Uncertain Future in Maxwell Talk
Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow at the Middle East Institute Daniel Benaim offered a sweeping analysis of America's relationship with the Gulf states.
See related: Middle East & North Africa, Student Experience, U.S. Foreign Policy, United States
State Street CEO Ronald O'Hanley Speaks to Students About Geopolitics, Public-Private Partnerships
The Maxwell alumnus and finance industry executive drew on decades of global experience to share insights on business and leadership.
See related: Global Governance, Student Experience, United States
Stuart Bretschneider Honored With Kooiman Award by Public Management Review
The award honors the best paper published in the academic journal, Public Management Review.
See related: Awards & Honors
Partnership with Hobart and William Smith Creates New Path to Advanced Degrees
HWS undergraduates will be able to begin Maxwell graduate professional degree coursework early, secure priority admission and receive financial assistance.
See related: Academic Scholarships, Student Experience
Maxwell Executive MPA Student Earns Prestigious Cal-ICMA Ethical Hero Award
Christine Cordon, city manager of Westminster, California, has been recognized for ethical leadership in local government.
See related: Awards & Honors, State & Local, Student Experience, United States
Leading Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War and Prospects for Peace
Oxana Shevel’s lecture reflects the Maxwell School’s ongoing scholarship, policy engagement and support for those affected by the conflict.
See related: Conflict, International Affairs, National Security, Russia, Student Experience, Ukraine
Robert Rubinstein Receives Distinguished Service Award
The Maxwell professor will receive the honor at the Society for Applied Anthropology’s annual meeting in March 2026.
See related: Awards & Honors
Turning Crisis Into Community: Policy Studies Alumna Feeds Millions
Jaclinn Tanney’s food enterprise has donated 4 million meals while creating opportunity for its largely immigrant workforce.
Veterans for Public Office Program Opens Applications March 17 for Aspiring Candidates
See related: Government, School History, Student Experience, United States, Veterans
In Memoriam: Laurence Thomas
Thomas, professor emeritus of political science and philosophy at Maxwell and the College of Arts and Sciences, passed away on Dec. 27 at age 76.
See related: In Memoriam
New RAISE Program Expands Student Opportunities in Economics
Spearheaded by Kristy Buzard, the effort seeks to broaden interest in the field of economics, especially among first-generation students and those from low-income households.
See related: Student Experience
Gretchen Purser Honored With 2026 Public Sociology Award
The award is given by the Eastern Sociological Society to recognize sociologists whose innovative research is paired with meaningful public engagement.
See related: Awards & Honors
Are the Kids Alright? Maxwell Expert Panel Examines Youth Mental Health
The public event in Washington, D.C., capped a day-long gathering that included conversations on research findings and meeting with lawmakers.
See related: Children, Adolescents, Mental Health, United States