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
Zhang Speaks With NJ.com About Trump’s AI-Generated Social Media Posts
“...What kind of worries me is this idea of the collapse of the context of communication when it comes from official government channels. What happens if the government is actually trying to send out a very serious message, alerting the public to maybe a natural disaster or some other serious threat?” says Baobao Zhang, Maxwell Dean Associate Professor of the Politics of AI.
See related: Federal, Media & Journalism, United States
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
Herrold Cited in Boston Globe Article on Reviving In-Person Engagement Skills
Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, along with Khaldoun AbouAssi from American University, report that locally based supportive groups strengthen the civic skills that sustain free societies.
See related: Non-governmental Organizations, United States
Policy Design Complexity and Policy Outputs: Theory and Methods
The article, co-authored by Saba Siddiki, professor of public administration and international affairs, and Maxwell Ph.D. students Brandon Charles and Nicholas Oesterling, was published in Policy Design and Practice.
See related: Government, Research Methods
Pirate Gold Provides New Insights Into West African Trade Using pXRF and SEM EDS Analysis
Co-authored by Distinguished Professor of Anthropology Christopher DeCorse, the article was published in Heritage Science.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Archaeology, Trade
Huber Weighs In on Iran War Fuel Disruptions in Wall Street Journal Article
“It is going to be a pretty long-term problem, even if they reopen the Strait of Hormuz today,” says Matthew Huber, professor of geography and the environment.
See related: Conflict, Energy, Government, International Affairs, Middle East & North Africa, United States
How Does Striving Against Adversity Impact Emotional Well-being and Cardiovascular Risk in Children?
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
Reeher Quoted in The Hill Article on the Trump, Losing Control of Iran War
“I do think it’s a particular moment of danger [for Trump]. Up to now, there has been this drip-drip-drip erosion in the president’s support. This one, to me, has more of a potential to open up a floodgate,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science.
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Property Taxation and Housing Supply
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
McDowell Speaks With Newsweek About the Economic Impact of the War in Iran
Daniel McDowell, Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of International Affairs, says he is concerned the conflict could “result in renewed attacks from the White House on the independence of the Federal Reserve. As oil prices rise and put upward pressure on prices, this makes it less likely that the Fed will cut rates, something President Trump has been demanding for his entire second presidency.”
See related: Conflict, Economic Policy, Federal, International Affairs, Middle East & North Africa, United States
Transmission of Religiosity Across Generations: Historical, Cohort, and Relational Dynamics
Co-authored by Professor and Chair of Sociology Merril Silverstein, the article was published in the Sociology of Religion.
See related: Parenting & Family, Religion, United States
The Inequities of Being Smart: Uneven Development and Smart City Technology Adoption
The study, co-authored by Austin Zwick, associate teaching professor of policy studies, was published in Applied Geography.
See related: Income, Infrastructure, State & Local, Technology & Innovation, Urban Issues
Identifying Common Trend Determinants in Panel Data
Khalil Discusses the War in Iran and Trump’s Legacy With the National News Desk, Spectrum News
“Having been attacked twice in less than a year by the United States and Israel, including the assassinations of a significant number of political, military and religious leaders, Iran is determined to reestablish deterrence,” says Osamah Khali, professor of history.
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Harrington Meyer Quoted in Business Insider Article on the Roles of Grandparents
University Professor Madonna Harrington Meyer says that many grandparents who take on additional caregiving responsibilities struggle with expenses, sometimes sacrificing meals for themselves, delaying medical care or making significant lifestyle changes.
See related: Aging, Child & Elder Care, Labor, United States
Living in Liberal Areas Reduced COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Conservatives