Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Two History Majors Receive Max Kade Fellowship for Language Study in Germany
See related: Student Experience, Study Abroad
Maxwell Student and Alumna Selected for Prestigious Rangel and Pickering Fellowships
Linda Baguma ’25, an international relations and political science major, has been named a 2025 Rangel Fellow and Alexandria Johnson ’24, an international relations graduate, has been selected as a 2025 Pickering Fellow.
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TV Producer Says Flexibility of Maxwell’s Executive Education Program Helped Propel His Career
Jake Herrle earned an executive master’s in international relations and a certificate of advanced study in leadership of international and non-governmental organizations from Maxwell, while also engaged in communications studies at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications.
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Maxwell Joins Initiative to Support Military Veterans in Public Service
Through Service to Service, it will connect veterans and military families with educational opportunities and post-graduate careers in public service.
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Maxwell Student Named 2025 MLK Unsung Hero
Andrea-Rose Oates, a policy studies major, was selected as one of the award winners. The Unsung Hero Award is given to community members, students, faculty and staff who have made a positive impact on the lives of others but are not widely recognized for their contributions.
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Capitol Connections: Students Get Real-World Training in Maxwell-in-Washington Program
Syracuse University offers a variety of study away opportunities for you to gain a competitive edge. Maxwell-in-Washington is one such program, building on our leadership in policy-driven teaching, research and engagement.
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Maxwell Scholars Examine ‘Always Fragile’ Democracy
Amid reports of democracy’s global decline, Maxwell faculty and students are gathering new insights into perception, polarization and other pressing concerns.
Alumna Strives to Strengthen Democracy’s Guardrails
Lara Hicks is an impact associate for Protect Democracy.
See related: Global Governance, Government, Student Experience
On Democracy, Alumna Nuria Esparch Says ‘We, the People, Will Find Our Way Back’
She served as Peru’s minister of defense during a delicate time in the country’s history.
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Maxwell To Serve As Host Institution for Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
See related: Southeast Asia, Student Experience