Maxwell Alumnus Joins California Wildfire Relief Efforts
As a congressional staffer for U.S. Rep. Judy Chu, Zayn Aga lined up resources for those impacted by the devastating Eaton Fire.
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Williams Article on Europe, Multilateral Nuclear Plans Published in Foreign Policy
“For 75 years, America’s NATO allies have relied on the U.S. nuclear arsenal to provide for the defense of Europe. This was never a terribly logical policy. The linchpin of the policy was a firm European belief in the steadfast commitment of Washington to the security of Europe. Today, that no longer holds,” says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.
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Maxwell Faculty, Staff and Students to be Recognized at 2025 One University Awards Ceremony
The One University Awards Ceremony, an annual event to honor members of the Syracuse University community who are making a difference through academics, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service, will be held Friday, April 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel.
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Monarch Speaks With Newsweek and NY Post About Trump’s Tariffs, Rising Prices
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Lauren Woodard Honored for Forthcoming Book on Migration along Russia-China Border
The bi-annual First Book Subvention Award by ASEEES recognizes first-time authors who contribute to Slavic, East European or Eurasian Studies.
Research Note: Does Despair in Young Adulthood Predict Mortality?
“Research Note: Does Despair in Young Adulthood Predict Mortality?” co-authored by Iliya Gutin, research assistant professor in the Center for Policy Research and the Center for Aging and Policy Studies, was published in Demography.
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Maxwell School Proudly Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2025
This year’s top ranking follows Maxwell’s yearlong celebration of its founding 100 years ago as the first school in the nation to offer a one-year graduate program in public administration.
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McDowell Article on Trump Administration’s ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’ Published by Atlantic Council
“The public is not enthusiastic about a depreciating currency, even if that means more exports. This implies that a core component of a Mar-a-Lago Accord—a sustained weakening of the dollar—could pose political risks for Trump,” writes Professor of Political Science Daniel McDowell and his co-author, David Steinberg.
See related: Economic Policy, Federal, International Affairs, Trade, United States
A Nation Fermented: Beer, Bavaria, and the Making of Modern Germany
Robert S. Terrell, assistant professor of history, has written A Nation Fermented: Beer, Bavaria, and the Making of Modern Germany (Oxford University Press, 2024). Terrell traces how brewing practices in Germany’s southern region of Bavaria became associated with the nation as a whole from the late 19th to the end of the 20th century.
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Cohen Quoted in the Guardian and USA Today Articles About Trump’s Tariffs
“The U.S. has long used tariffs to collect revenue, aid manufacturing and exert power,” says Andrew Cohen, professor of history. “But I can’t think of a trade war initiated so randomly in a time of peace and prosperity.”
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Gadarian Discusses Cory Booker’s Marathon Speech on the Senate Floor in Axios Article
Senator Booker's speech is intended to “bring attention to the threat that Booker and Democrats argue that Donald Trump poses to the health of American democracy and the welfare of the American public and be a rallying cry for other Democrats to act boldly with whatever means they have,” says Shana Gadarian, professor of political science.
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Do Nonprofit Responses to Social Movements Influence Public Perceptions and Willingness to Support?
“Do Nonprofit Responses to Social Movements Influence Public Perceptions and Willingness to Support? An Experimental Study,” co-authored by Minjung Kim, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in Nonprofit Policy Forum.
See related: Non-governmental Organizations, Social Justice
O’Keefe Weighs In on Trump Team’s Use of Signal to Discuss Yemen Attack in Washington Examiner Piece
“In my experience from the standpoint of having served as an appointee in the Pentagon and as secretary of the Navy, using such an unsecured channel to coordinate plans is unheard of and would never have occurred in previous administrations,” says University Professor Sean O'Keefe.
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Heflin Speaks to Reuters About Federal Pass-Through Grants
Today, pass-through funding allows federal agencies to tap into local expertise and knowledge as well as help the federal government keep its own staffing levels down, says Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs.
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‘Empowered and Prepared to Contribute’: Awards of Excellence Honorees Reflect on Maxwell’s Impact
Held at Syracuse University’s new DC home, the annual event honored five exceptional alumni who embody the school’s commitment to engaged citizenship.
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Haowei Wang Named 2025-26 Fellow by Association of Population Centers
The fellowship will support her research investigating the social determinants of healthy aging from a global perspective.
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New York Times Index Weights
Evidence-based practices & US state government civil servants: Current use, challenges, & pathways
This April 2025 Research to Practice Brief summarizes "Evidence-based practices and US state government civil servants: Current use, challenges, and pathways forward," co-authored by Yuan (Daniel) Cheng, Leslie Thompson, Shuping Wang, Jules Marzec, Chengxin Xu, Weston Merrick, and Patrick Carter in Public Administration Review.
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Jok Discusses South Sudan’s Fragile Peace Agreement and Its President in Geeska, Reuters Articles
“Africa’s newest state has remained trapped in a cycle of civil unrest and perpetual peace agreements that have not translated into real peace for its citizens. As it stands, all indications are that the fragile peace is in danger, as President Salva Kiir has ordered the house arrest of his rival, Vice President Riek Machar,” says Jok Madut Jok, professor of anthropology.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Conflict, Government, International Affairs
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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