Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Allport Provides Commentary During NewsNation Livestream of Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
Alan Allport, professor of history, provided commentary during NewsNation's livestream of Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday, September 19.
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Kyle Provides Perspective on Queen Elizabeth’s Long Reign in WNYT Interview
Chris Kyle, associate professor of history, was interviewed for the WNYT segment, "Professor puts queen’s long reign into historical context."
Maxwell School Welcomes New Faculty, Department Chairs for 2022-23
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Sharp Discusses the Election of 1800 With the Washington Post
Professor Emeritus James Roger Sharp was quoted in the Washington Post article, "Maryland races could take days to call. The election of 1800 was worse."
See related: History, Political Parties, Elections, U.S. Government
Maxwell School Announces 2022 Faculty Promotions
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Maxwell Experts Discuss Future Implications and Historical Context of Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling
The discussion covered the history of governing abortions in the U.S.; how the Dobbs v. Jackson decision might affect access to abortion and other reproductive services; impacts the decision could have on economic and health outcomes and voting behaviors in upcoming elections; and what precedent this decision might set for other Supreme Court decisions going forward.
See related: Supreme Court/Judiciary, Women's Rights, Health Care, Inequality
The Life of Junko Takeda: From Undocumented Student to University History Professor
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Alan Allport Named Montgomery Gruber Professor
Alan Allport, professor of history, has been named the Dr. Walter Montgomery and Marian Gruber Professor of History at the Maxwell School.
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Khalil Discusses Biden’s Trip to the Middle East with USA Today
Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history, spoke to USA Today about President Biden's Middle East trip and politics in the region.