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Leonard Lopoo Named Volcker Chair at Maxwell School

August 19, 2021
A faculty member since 2004, he additionally serves as the director of the Center for Policy Research and director and co-founder of the Maxwell X Lab. 

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David Barbier Jr. ’23 BA (IR) named 2021 Jeff Ubben Posse Fellow

August 9, 2021

See related: Student Experiences , Awards & Honors

Students Help Build Food System Rooted in Social Justice, Equity

July 30, 2021
Jonnell Robinson, associate professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, was selected by the Lender Center as the 2020-22 Lender Center Faculty Fellow.

See related: Promotions & Appointments , Nutrition and Nutrition Programs , Food Insecurity , Inequality

In Memoriam: Montgomery Meigs, Retired General and Former Bantle Chair

July 29, 2021
Montgomery C. Meigs, a retired four-star general who commanded U.S. Army forces in Europe and served as the Louis A. Bantle Chair in Business and Government Policy at the Maxwell School, died on July 6, 2021, in Austin, Texas. He was 76.

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Feeding the Next Generation

July 27, 2021
Catherine Bertini has guided many students to the World Food Programme, the United Nations organization honored with a Nobel Peace Prize. 

See related: Student Experiences , Study Abroad , Awards & Honors , Food Insecurity , Development & Humanitarian Assistance

Student Spotlight: Compassion for Community

July 21, 2021
Senior scholar Lia Chabot ’21 B.S. (Econ/CCE) combines academic interests with real-world experiences and activism in pursuing goals.

See related: Student Experiences , Awards & Honors , Housing , Environment & Society

A Call to be ‘Audacious and Bold’

July 20, 2021
Maxwell's advisory board has a vital role in guiding the School's efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion.

See related: Inequality , Inclusion , Policy , Population Studies , Race & Ethnicity

Maxwell School Announces 2021 Faculty Promotions

July 16, 2021

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Alumni Spotlight: Into the Fray

July 12, 2021
Carolyn Bourdeaux ’03 Joins Congress Days Before Capitol Riot

See related: Congress , Government , Democracy , Politics , Elections , U.S. Elections *(Move to Elections and add United States)*

Humphrey Fellows leave with new tools and many memories

July 9, 2021

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