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Silverstein Quoted in The Atlantic Article on Great Grandparents

Merril Silverstein, professor and chair of sociology, says that because today’s grandparents are so involved with family life on the whole, both logistically and emotionally, we might expect that great-grandparents will keep becoming more tied in as well.

July 10, 2025

The Child Care Landscape in Onondaga County: A 2025 Supply & Demand Analysis

Maxwell X Lab conducted an update of their 2022 analysis of the child care landscape in Onondaga County.
July 10, 2025

Haowei Wang Named Maxwell School Scholar in US-China/Asia Relations

The position was created with a gift by Syracuse University alumni Yang Ni and Xiaoqing Li to strengthen connections between Maxwell faculty and scholars in China and Asia.

July 10, 2025

Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose: Ken Pontarelli ’92

Pontarelli ’92 B.S. (Econ) credits the University for changing his life, opening up opportunities to pursue his passions and achieve professional success that allows him to focus on the public good. In return, he and his wife, Tracey, are paying it forward by supporting Syracuse students pursuing meaningful careers in the vital field of sustainability.

July 9, 2025

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Taylor Talks to AP About CIA Report Criticizing Investigation of Russia’s Support for Trump in 2016

“This report doesn’t change any of the underlying evidence—in fact it doesn’t even address any of that evidence,” says Brian Taylor, director the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs. Taylor suggests the report may have been intended to reinforce Trump’s claims that investigations into his ties to Russia are part of a Democratic hoax.

July 9, 2025

It's Not the Economy: The Effect of Framing Arguments on Attitudes Toward Refugees

Lamis Abdelaaty, Scott Blinder, Rebecca Hamlin

The article, co-authored by Lamis Abdelaaty, associate professor of political science, was published in International Migration Review.

July 8, 2025

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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Huber Weighs In on NY Gov. Hochul’s Plans to Build a Nuclear Power Plant in Spectrum News Article

“It's no secret that nuclear has been known for being very costly,” says Matt Huber, professor of geography and the environment. But he believes that if a project is to move forward, a public one like what New York State is proposing is the way to go.

July 7, 2025

Maxwell Professors Named Inaugural Meredith Professor Faculty Fellows

Mark Brockway, assistant teaching professor of political science, and Zach Huitink, associate teaching professor of public administration and international affairs, will work in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and the associate provost for academic programs to address teaching topics identified by the vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer.

July 7, 2025

A Conversation With Professor Carol Faulkner About the Declaration of Independence

In anticipation of America’s Semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026, Carol Faulkner, senior associate dean and professor of history professor, shares her insights on the historical themes of the document, our evolving understanding of that period of U.S. history and what she is looking forward to in this anniversary year of commemorations.

July 4, 2025

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Lovely Talks to China Daily About Tariffs and Consumer Spending

“The…taxes are economically significant…and regressive in the sense that they take a larger share of income from poorer households than richer households,” says Mary Lovely, professor emerita of economics.

July 3, 2025

Walahfrid Strabo, Vita Otmari—The Life of Otmar

Matthieu van der Meer, Albrecht Diem

The chapter, co-authored by Professor of History Albrecht Diem, was published in “The Many Worlds of Otmar: St. Gall and European Monasticism from the 7th to the 9th Century.”

July 3, 2025

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Otmar on Trial

Albrecht Diem

The chapter, written by Professor of History Albrecht Diem, was published in “The Many Worlds of Otmar: St. Gall and European Monasticism from the 7th to the 9th Century.”

July 3, 2025

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Maxwell Student Jorge Morales ’26 Named a 2025 Beinecke Scholar

Morales, a double major in history and anthropology, is one of only 20 students nationwide to receive this prestigious award, which supports exceptional undergraduates in their pursuit of graduate studies in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

July 3, 2025

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

Reeher Quoted in Associated Press, Newsweek Articles on Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Primary Win

“If I’m a Republican, I want this guy to win,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. “Because I want to be able to compare and contrast my campaign as a Republican, in a national election, to the idea of, ‘This is where the Democratic party is.’”

July 1, 2025

Williams Speaks With New York Times, Newsweek About the NATO Summit

“The Europeans were saying how committed they are to Ukraine, especially the British, which is no surprise. But there was also really an attempt to keep controversial issues off the table. Ukraine wasn’t the front and center discussion it has been,” Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, says of the summit.

June 30, 2025

Romano Cited in The Atlantic Article on Bezos Wedding

Modern Venice is “an amusement park,” according to Professor Emeritus of History Dennis Romano, who recently wrote a book on the city. He predicts that the wedding and its attendant publicity will likely just drive more tourists to the city. 

June 30, 2025

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Haq Article on US Airstrikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Published on MSNBC

“The president is wagering that sending in the U.S. Air Force will once and for all end Iran’s nuclear threat,” says Nayyera Haq, assistant dean for Maxwell's Washington programs.

June 27, 2025

Khalil Discusses the Israel-Iran Conflict and US Airstrikes With KTVU and LocalSYR

The situation is escalating in ways we have not seen before, says Professor of History Osamah Khalil. With Israeli airstrikes, rising tensions in Gaza, and now a strong U.S. military response, the risks are higher than ever. He warns Iran may try to disrupt global oil supply chains, which could have a domino effect. “If that’s the case, we could very rapidly see the global economy collapse.”

June 26, 2025
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