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Egyptologist Shares Findings of Everyday Life of the Pyramid Builders During Phanstiel Lecture

A distinguished archeologist and founder and president of Ancient Egypt Research Associates (AERA), Mark Lehner has over 40 years of experience studying Egypt’s ancient history. 
November 29, 2024

Maxwell Celebrates 100 Years With an Evening of Revelry and Awards

Hundreds of faculty, staff and alumni gathered in Syracuse to celebrate the school’s centennial and honor several accomplished individuals.

October 29, 2024

Illuminating the Lives of the Pyramid Builders: Egyptologist Mark Lehner at Nov. 1 Phanstiel Lecture

Lehner, a world-renowned Egyptologist, will discuss his discoveries of ancient Egypt during the Phanstiel Lecture, “The People Who Built the Pyramids—How We Know,” on Friday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Howard G. and S. Louise Phanstiel Chair in Leadership.

October 23, 2024

Author and Happiness Expert Arthur C. Brooks to Give Talk on Oct. 30

He is a Harvard professor and co-author of the New York Times bestseller ‘Build the Life You Want’ with Oprah Winfrey.

October 17, 2024

See related: Centennial, Mental Health

Centennial Celebration Honors Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty for a ‘Century of Service’

The Maxwell School’s 100th anniversary celebration will be held on Oct. 18 in Goldstein Auditorium.

October 1, 2024

Dean Van Slyke Visits India to Celebrate Maxwell’s Centennial, Its Partnerships and Its Alumni

Dean David M. Van Slyke met with alumni, partners and dignitaries including India's minister of education, Shri Dharmendra Predhan, during a recent visit that celebrated the Maxwell School's centennial and its 70-plus year partnership with the country. 

September 6, 2024

100 Together: Alumna Rosalind ‘Roz’ Rudolph Shares a Special Birthday With the Maxwell School

Born on July 30, 1924, she was just three months old when the school was founded by entrepreneur George H. Maxwell. Some 18 years later, Rudolph—whose maiden name is Millinger—left her home in New York to attend the school, which fostered her lifelong interest in world affairs, politics and government.

June 20, 2024

See related: Centennial, School History

Remembering a Maxwell Torchbearer: Michael O. Sawyer

The late professor was instrumental in shaping citizenship curriculum and impacted thousands of students in his more than 40 years on the faculty. 

June 18, 2024

See related: Centennial, School History

Maxwell’s First Female Full-Time Professor Was an ‘Indomitable Presence’

Marguerite J. Fisher was a revered teacher known for her international scholarship and activism for domestic social issues. 

June 17, 2024

See related: Centennial, School History

Maxwell at 100: Expanding Views of Citizenship and a Wider World View

The Maxwell School has evolved to meet the needs of an increasingly interconnected world while continuing its focus on citizenship. 

June 13, 2024

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