Maxwell Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week With a Community Built to Serve
Offering an opportunity to honor those among us who dedicate themselves to uplifting others through careers in government and community service, the celebration is led by the Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to build more effective government and strengthening American democracy.
Reeher Discusses What Comes Next After Trump Signs Bill Ending DHS Shutdown With LiveNOW from FOX
“I think where it's going to go from here is back to where it started, and that is you're going to see a lot of debate and conflict over what is going on on the ground with the immigration enforcement efforts,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science.
See related: Federal Government, Middle East & North Africa, U.S. Immigration, United States
Partisanship, Deservingness, and the Attitudinal Policy Feedback Process for Social Policy
The article, co-authored by associate professor of political science Chris Faricy, was published in Policy Studies Journal.
See related: Inequality, Political Parties, United States
Barkun Talks to NBC News About Conspiracy Theories After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attack
“I would have been surprised if they hadn’t developed because we’re in a society that is absolutely saturated with conspiracism,” says Michael Barkun, professor of political science.
See related: Federal Government, Media & Journalism, United States
From Hollywood Archives to Bird Library: Maxwell’s CHRONOS Conference Showcases History Research
Now in its 5th year, the student-run history journal conference drew researchers from four universities.
See related: Student Experience, Study Abroad
Maxwell Alum to Receive Honorary Degree at 2026 Syracuse University Commencement
Clifford J. Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71, a dedicated University trustee, accomplished entrepreneur and celebrated student-athlete, will be recognized with a doctor of humane letters from Syracuse University at the 2026 Commencement on Sunday, May 10.
See related: Alumni Experience, Awards & Honors
Estévez-Abe Discusses Japan’s Decision to Abolish Restrictions on Overseas Arms Sales in DW Article
Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor of political science, says that Tokyo's policy shift will cement existing ties and help Japan to forge new alliances, as concerns grow over Washington's commitment to its partners.
See related: Defense & Security, East Asia, Government, International Affairs
Health Messaging Competition Highlights the Power of Creative Public Health Communication
Students Take the Stage at Social Impact Competition with Ideas for Health and Equity
Ueda-Ballmer Talks to Scientific American About 988 Crisis Hotline Use, Decreased Suicide Mortality
“I see 988 as a promising and important part of the mental health support system, with real potential to expand its impact over time,” says Michiko Ueda-Ballmer, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.
See related: Mental Health, State & Local Government, United States
Maxwell Experts Weigh a Year of Tariff Turbulence
Hosted by the Moynihan Institute, the cross-disciplinary panel discussed the impact on consumers, supply chains, global credibility and more.
See related: Federal Government, Student Experience, Tariffs, U.S. Foreign Policy
Maxwell Makes a Strong Showing at ISA Annual Convention
Faculty and graduate students presented research, led panels and shaped the conversation at one of international studies’ premier gatherings.
See related: Alumni Experience, Student Experience
Fethi Keles Receives Middle Eastern Studies Program 2026 Teaching Recognition Award
The award was established in 2016 to recognize excellence in teaching and to appreciate indispensable contributions of our faculty to enhancement of knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa region.
See related: Awards & Honors, Middle East & North Africa
Bendix Speaks With the Associated Press About Fire Testing and Increased Fire Potential
Jacob Bendix, professor emeritus of geography and the environment, calls a recent study on the number of hours in North America when the weather is favorable for wildfires a sobering reminder of climate change’s role in driving “increased fire potential across almost all of the fire-prone environments of North America.”
See related: Canada, Climate Change, United States, Wildfires
Culture and Conversation Tables Bring the World to Maxwell
Hosted by the Moynihan Institute, the gatherings create opportunities for students and faculty to explore languages, cultures and global perspectives.
See related: International Affairs, Student Experience
DeCorse Research Featured in New York Times Article on the Whydah Gally Shipwreck, West African Gold
“These gold artifacts are very, very distinctively 18th-century Akan goldwork,” says Christopher DeCorse, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Archaeology
Maxwell Alum to receive Generation Orange Award
Ronald J. Taylor ’15 B.A. (PSt/PSc), G’16 will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards Celebration on April 23.
See related: Alumni Experience, Awards & Honors
Tina Nabatchi Receives National Award for Co-Edited Book on Public Administration
ASPA recognizes Pathways to Positive Public Administration for its lasting contribution to the field.
See related: Awards & Honors, Government, Political Parties
Bergen-Cico Weighs In on Trump’s Claim That Drug Trafficking by Sea is Down 98.2% in AP Article
“Drug seizure data measure interdiction activity, not actual trafficking volume,” says Dessa Bergen-Cico, professor of public health. “As drug policy researchers have noted, no one knows how much goes uncaught, and changes in seizure data are insufficient to make definitive claims about policy outcomes.”
See related: Federal Government, Substance Use and Addiction, United States