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Central Eurasian Studies Conference at Maxwell Examines Regional Challenges and Citizenship
The three-day gathering drew top experts from around the globe to explore issues such as cultural identity and regional economics.
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Michael John Williams Named Treasurer of International Studies Association
The association is a hub for networking, programmatic initiatives and the exchange of ideas in international studies teaching and practice.
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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.
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Maxwell Student Among Those Selected as 2024 Rostker Dissertation Fund Fellows
Managed by the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), the Bernard D. and Louise C. Rostker IVMF Dissertation Research Fund recently provided more than $40,000 to four students who are at varying stages of their dissertation pursuits. Ph.D. candidate Mariah Brennan was one of the recipients.
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Antisemitism Expert Appointed New Backer Professor of Jewish Studies
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NIA Awards $3.8 Million for Maxwell Sociologists’ Health and Longevity Research Networks
Research networks led by Jennifer Karas Montez and Shannon Monnat will use two five-year grant renewals to study adult health and aging trends in the United States.
See related: Aging, Child & Elder Care, Grant Awards, Longevity, Rural Issues, U.S. Health Policy, United States
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.
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Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Institute Creates Connections in CNY and Abroad
The 25 Mandela Washington Fellows who took part in the institute at Maxwell are deeply involved in improving their homelands by addressing issues such as peacebuilding, poverty, economic development and hunger. While in Syracuse, these young leaders learned there are challenges in America as well.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Student Experience
Maxwell Welcomes New Faculty for 2024-25
The Maxwell School welcomes several new faculty members for the start of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Farhana Sultana Delivers Keynote for Film Series During London’s Climate Action Week
The Maxwell School professor talked about the effects of climate change and importance of geographical knowledge during her remarks for the Voices from the Global South series.
See related: Awards & Honors, Climate Change, South Asia