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Jennifer Karas Montez Named President of IAPHS

The association works to improve population health by building collaboration among scholars, sharing information and convening events. 

December 3, 2025

Ben Hancock Named to New Position as Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Services

The position was created to align the work of the alumni office and the Palmer Career Center, broadening engagement across alumni careers and expanding pathways for students and recent graduates.

December 2, 2025

Colin Elman Elected to APSA’s Governing Council

The Maxwell School political scientist will serve for the next three years.

October 22, 2025

Liz Arnold Named Cramer Family Professor of Practice in Community Impact

As part of the Maxwell School’s CCE Office, Arnold is teaching courses to develop the next generation of civic leaders through applied learning and real-world engagement.

October 13, 2025

Brynt Parmeter Joins Maxwell as Phanstiel Chair in Leadership

The decorated U.S. Army veteran and former Department of Defense executive brings deep expertise in leadership, workforce transformation and innovation.

September 17, 2025

Jennifer Karas Montez Honored With University Professor Reappointment

The honor recognizes exceptional scholarship and innovative academic and professional activity and is the University's most senior and selective academic status.

September 5, 2025

Maxwell School Announces Faculty Promotions for 2025-26

Eight faculty members have received tenure in their promotion to associate professor.
August 22, 2025

Renowned Health Economist Joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair

John Cawley specializes in the economics of risky health behaviors and has been widely published in journals and covered by the media.  

August 15, 2025

Shannon Monnat Selected to Lead Rural Sociological Society

The Maxwell sociologist was also awarded the organization’s Frederick H. Buttel Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award for her recent co-authored book.

July 31, 2025

Nell Bartkowiak Named Maxwell School’s Assistant Dean of Online Programs

Bartkowiak will lead existing online graduate programs and take charge of the school’s long-term plan to expand remote offerings. 

July 29, 2025

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