Thompson quoted in Spectrum piece on Kathy Hochul, Biden attending SU

September 2, 2021

Spectrum News

Margaret Susan Thompson

History Department

Political Science Department

Campbell Public Affairs Institute

New York State

State & Local

U.S. Education

Spectrum News

Margaret Susan Thompson

Prior to this year, no United States president, nor New York governor had ever graduated from Syracuse University. As of August 24, the college can claim both. "Certainly, the fact that Gov. Hochul graduated from the Maxwell School as an undergraduate meant that she was getting education in political science, economics, history and so forth, from some really leading people in the field," says Margaret Susan Thompson, associate professor of history and political science. "I think it will encourage applicants who have a desire to pursue careers in public service,” she says. Read more in the Spectrum News article, "Sitting U.S. president, NY governor both earned degrees at Syracuse University."