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Maxwell Student Earns National Public Service Award

Jessica Youngman

Gerome Banks, an online executive MPA student and federal program manager, will be recognized at ASPA’s annual conference in late March.

March 16, 2026

Murrett Talks to CBS News and Newsweek About the Iran War

“You do have to look at the economic implications, not just in terms of what it's doing to energy markets, but also our allies—the Gulf states—the tremendous hit that they've taken just as a center of gravity, whether it's tourism, the airlines going through there and also for commerce,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs. 

March 13, 2026

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. 

March 13, 2026

Williams Discusses Iran’s Denial of a Second Strike on Turkey With DW News

“It's always possible that it could be a rogue missile, however, the Iranians have struck all across the region so rather than isolating their attacks to just U.S. targets and Israeli targets who are conducting the military operations against them, it looks like they've targeted purposefully Turkey as well as all members of the Gulf Cooperation Council,” says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.

March 12, 2026

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.

March 12, 2026

US State Policy Contexts and Mental Health Among Working-Age Adults

Iliya Gutin, Jennifer Karas Montez, Emily Wiemers, Shannon M. Monnat, Douglas A. Wolf

The article, co-authored by Maxwell faculty members Iliya Gutin, Jennifer Karas Montez, Emily Wiemers, Shannon Monnat and Douglas Wolf, was published in The Milbank Quarterly.

March 11, 2026

Stuart Bretschneider Honored With Kooiman Award by Public Management Review

The award honors the best paper published in the academic journal, Public Management Review.

March 11, 2026

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Does the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Help Workers? Hamersma Discusses in Wisconsin Watch Article

“They’re [employers] not passing it along to the workers in the form of higher wages. They’re just sort of being like, ‘Awesome, I got more money,’” says Sarah Hamersma, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.

March 10, 2026

McCormick Speaks With Reuters About Mexico’s Security Chief Omar Garcia Harfuch

Omar Garcia Harfuch, Mexico's security chief helped lead the operation that killed the drug lord known as “El Mencho,” comes from a long line of Mexican top brass. “Garcia Harfuch was sort of destined to follow in his father and grandfather’s footsteps,” says Gladys McCormick, Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations.

March 9, 2026

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.

March 9, 2026

Monarch Quoted in WGRZ Article on the Economic Impact of the Conflict in the Middle East

“It's true that there's a direct feedback into the gasoline prices that people face at the pump. But it's such an important commodity for all of the other production that goes on in our economy,” says Ryan Monarch, associate professor of economics.

March 6, 2026

Mitra Weighs In on the US Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling in Hindustan Times Article

“A prudent approach for India is to let uncertainties arising out of the SCOTUS ruling resolve themselves to the extent possible before finalizing the trade deal,” says Devashish Mitra, Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor of Global Affairs.

March 5, 2026

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.

March 4, 2026

Making US Food Pantries More Old-Age Friendly

Madonna Harrington Meyer, Winston Scott

The article, co-authored by University Professor Madonna Harrington Meyer and Ph.D. student Winston Scott, was published in the Journal of Aging and Social Change.

March 4, 2026

How Do State Labor Policies Impact Disability for Latino Adults in the U.S.?

Marc A. Garcia, Blakelee Kemp, and Erin Bisesti
This brief describes how these policies influence disability rates among Latino adults aged 45-85 in the United States. The authors find that, from 2000 to 2016, Latino disability rates were lower in states with more worker-friendly labor protections. The disability rate among Latinos was 21.6% in states with the most conservative labor policies compared to 17.6% in states with the most liberal policies. 
March 3, 2026

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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. 

March 2, 2026
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