In the News: David M. Van Slyke
On the Eve of 100: Orange Central Attendees Hear Plans to Celebrate Maxwell’s Centennial
Dean David M. Van Slyke told the crowd that the year ahead will include celebrations and other engagement opportunities united by a theme borrowed from the Athenian Oath—‘Ever Strive.’
See related: Centennial, School History
From the Dean: Preparing Future Leaders in a Complex World
Dean David M. Van Slyke writes to alumni about his trip to the Republic of Korea and the importance of building relationships with partners around the world that advance the Maxwell School's mission.
See related: Autonomous Systems, East Asia, Education
Future Facing: Maxwell Scholars Respond to the Rapid Rise of AI and Autonomous Systems
Amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, Maxwell scholars are gathering critical data, designing policy and informing future leaders.
See related: Autonomous Systems, Data Privacy, Ethics, Student Experience
Maxwell School Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2024
Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is ranked #1 overall in a survey of its peers and is highly ranked in ten subspecialties, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs School rankings. The school has received the top honor in 12 of the 13 years in which the peer surveys have been conducted; this year, the honor is shared with Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
See related: Awards & Honors, Centennial
All Star Broadcasting Panel Addresses the ‘Intersection of Entertainment and Democracy’
Award winning broadcasters Van Jones and Bob Costas were among those who took part in a recent Los Angeles event celebrating the launch of the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship.
See related: Government, Media & Journalism, Washington, D.C.
David Van Slyke Reappointed to 5-Year Term as Maxwell School Dean
See related: Centennial, Promotions & Appointments
Connected in the Capital: Washington, D.C., Is Home to a Vast Maxwell Network
See related: Government, Internships, Student Experience, Washington, D.C.
Cheney Focuses on Citizenship During Maxwell Visit
"There’s a real cost to defending behavior that’s constitutionally indefensible." That was among the messages shared by Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney during a talk Monday hosted by the Maxwell School.
See related: Government, United States
Toward a More Strategic View of Strategic Planning Research
Van Slyke Talks to CNN About the Center for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship
Dean David Van Slyke spoke with CNN about the Center for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, a DC-based joint initiative of the Newhouse and Maxwell schools that will promote nonpartisan, evidence-based research and dialogue in the public interest and support the work of faculty and students.
See related: Government, Media & Journalism, United States
From the Dean: The Convergence of Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship
In light of the heartbreaking crisis in Ukraine, Dean David M. Van Slyke writes to alumni about the importance of Maxwell’ work to foster engaged citizens who seek to advance civil discourse and improve understanding on a range of national and international issues.
From the Dean: Winter 2022
One of the joys of being the dean is sharing the myriad ways the Maxwell community is making a difference. In this edition you will read about graduates who broadened human rights in Afghanistan over the last 20 years, faculty research that is shaping national health care policy and students who are active in their communities here in Syracuse and around the world.
See related: Giving
Van Slyke Weighs in on Biden's Infrastructure Plan in Associated Press
See related: Congress, Economic Policy, Infrastructure, State & Local, United States
Van Slyke Talks to GovExec Daily about Public-Private Partnerships
See related: Infrastructure, State & Local, United States
Maxwell supports local government at ICMA conference
See related: State & Local
Humphrey Fellows Kick Off Syracuse Experience
See related: Student Experience
A Call to be ‘Audacious and Bold’
See related: Civil Rights, Race & Ethnicity
Grads set to make the world greater, better and more beautiful
See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience
From the Dean: Summer 2021
It’s hard to know how to begin this letter, as we come to the end of an extremely challenging academic year and look forward with hope for better times.