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Maxwell Prepared Mike Tirico ’88 for his ‘Most Challenging Assignment’
A bachelor’s degree from the Maxwell School and the College of Arts and Sciences helped prepare famed broadcaster Mike Tirico to take on one of the toughest assignments of his storied career: the 2022 Winter Olympics in Bejing, China.
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Maxwell Students/Alumni Receive Fulbright Awards to Teach, Research and Study Around the World
Seven Maxwell students and alumni have been named as 2022 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The program funds a range of awards that include English teaching assistantships (ETA) and study/research grants in over 140 countries.
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University Announces 2022-23 Remembrance Scholars
Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2022-23 Remembrance Scholars.
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A Day to Celebrate Public Service
The Maxwell School celebrated four champions of public service at the inaugural Awards of Excellence in Washington, D.C.
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Maxwell Alums to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2022 Commencement
Howard “Howie” Phanstiel ’70 B.A. (PSc)/’71 M.P.A. and Gloria Somolekae ’94 Ph.D. (PA), will be awarded honorary degrees during Commencement exercises for their distinguished accomplishments in their professional careers and in service to others.
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Moynihan Honoree Simon Weschle to Give Remarks at Convocation
Simon Weschle, assistant professor of political science, is this year’s recipient of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research. The award will be presented at the Maxwell School’s Graduate Convocation on Friday, May 13.
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Maxwell Faculty, Staff and Students Honored at 2022 One University Awards Ceremony
The 2022 One University Awards were held Friday, April 22, in Hendricks Chapel. The annual event honors members of the Syracuse University community who are making a difference through academics, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service.
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Michael Tirico ’88 to Deliver Alumni Address at CAS | Maxwell Undergraduate Convocation
Celebrated broadcaster Michael T. Tirico, one of the most recognizable faces and voices in television sports coverage, will deliver the alumni keynote address at the 2022 College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony.
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Maxwell Student Named Class of 2023 Senior Class Marshal
Michael "MP" Geiss has been named one of the University’s Class of 2023 Senior Class Marshals. Geiss will represent his graduating class and lead the student procession during the 2023 Commencement ceremony.
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Four Students Selected to Attend Prestigious Public Policy and International Affairs Institutes
Four Maxwell School students have been selected to participate in the highly competitive Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) junior summer institutes. PPIA fellows are rising seniors who are committed to pursuing a master’s degree in public policy or international affairs and a professional career in public service.
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