Maxwell School News and Commentary
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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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Yoonseok Lee Named Vice President of the Korea-America Economic Association
The organization promotes academic collaboration, research and dialogue in the field of economics.
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Lamis Abdelaaty, Collaborators, Awarded $2 Million in ERC Funds for Refugee Law Research
The associate professor of political science is part of a three-person team that will investigate the conditions that make international refugee law effective.
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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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Audie Klotz Elected President of ISA
The prestigious professional association promotes research, education and practice of international studies.
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Research Studies by Engelhardt and Montez Cited in 2025 Economic Report of the President
Separate research studies by Professor of Economics Gary Engelhardt and University Professor Jennifer Karas Montez were referenced in Chapter 4 of the report, “Expanding and Strengthening U.S. Health Insurance Coverage.”
See related: Economic Policy, Federal, Health Insurance, U.S. Health Policy, United States
IDJC Launches Fellows Program for Thought Leaders in Journalism and Public Affairs
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Maxwell Sociologist’s New Documentary Reveals Plight of Syracuse Tenants
Written and directed by Gretchen Purser, the film is the culmination of a research grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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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.
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