Maxwell School News and Commentary
Filtered by: Giving
Memorial Fund Honors Remarkable Journalism Career, Supports Students Involved with IDJC
The siblings of alumna Denise Kalette ’68 B.A. (PSc) have created a memorial fund in her honor to support students engaged with the University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship.
See related: Academic Scholarships, Alumni Experience, Awards & Honors, Giving, Student Experience
History Student Abigail Fitzpatrick Receives Wortman Scholarship for Archival Work in Los Angeles
Maxwell student Abigail Fitzpatrick, received the Wortman Scholarship from the History Department. Funding for the scholarship has been generously provided by Marlene Stein Wortman ’58 B.A. (Hist). Fitzpatrick will use the funding to conduct archival research in Los Angeles for her distinction thesis.
See related: Academic Scholarships, Giving, Student Experience
‘Empowered and Prepared to Contribute’: Awards of Excellence Honorees Reflect on Maxwell’s Impact
Held at Syracuse University’s new DC home, the annual event honored five exceptional alumni who embody the school’s commitment to engaged citizenship.
See related: Alumni Experience, Awards & Honors, Giving
Healthy Monday Finds a New Home With the Lerner Center
Through a restructuring, the center and The Monday Campaigns seek to ensure the vitality and expansion of beloved health programs envisioned by alumnus Sidney “Sid” Lerner.
See related: Giving, Grant Awards, Longevity, Nutrition, Student Experience
Maxwell X Lab Study Reveals New Data on Email Recruitment
Messages that were crafted as letters and promoted a long-term career opportunity were more successful in recruiting applicants to a School of Education teacher recruitment fellowship, their findings revealed.
See related: Giving, Student Experience, U.S. Education, United States, Urban Issues
In Memoriam: B. Ben Baldanza
Baldanza, a longtime Maxwell supporter and innovative business leader who helped transform the airline industry, passed away on Nov. 5, 2024. He was 62.
See related: Giving, In Memoriam
Classmates’ Giving Campaign Fuels Camaraderie, Connection
Members of the MPA Class of 2010 came together to support the Maxwell School with a fundraising campaign.
See related: Centennial, Giving
Lamis Abdelaaty Awarded the 2024 Montonna Fund
The fund was created in 1997 with a generous gift from the honoree’s daughter and Maxwell alumna, the late Mary Lou Williams.
See related: Awards & Honors, Giving
Robertson Fellows Bring Extensive Travel Experience and a Shared Interest in Public Service
Julia Liebell-McLean and Mael-Sanh Perrier are seeking dual master’s degrees in public administration and international relations.
See related: Academic Scholarships, Awards & Honors, Giving, Student Experience
Selina Gallo-Cruz Honored as O’Hanley Faculty Scholar
The associate professor of sociology researches global conflict, policy change and social movements.
See related: Awards & Honors, Giving, Promotions & Appointments