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Maxwell students selected for 2018-19 Fulbright awards
English Teaching Assistantships and research grants are awarded through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Maxwell students selected as 2018-19 Remembrance Scholars
Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholarships were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the 35 students who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Meredith Professor Perreault, teaching awardee D'Amico honored
Tom Perreault, professor of geography, was named Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence. In addition, Francine D'Amico, teaching professor of international relations, received a Meredith Teaching Recognition Award. These awards recognize and reward outstanding teaching at the University.
Maxwell students Eldawy, Letona receive prestigious Truman Scholarship
The Truman award has become the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the United States. The scholarship seeks to fund students who possess the leadership skills, intellect and passion that will make them “change agents” for the public good in any field.
Maxwell students named as University Scholars, highest undergrad honor
Maxwell students awarded 2018 Foundations Scholarship
Foundations is a workshop series that introduces Syracuse University students to essential life-skills. “I am so grateful to all the departments and staff who came together to create this unique program for our students. The student feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and we are excited to continue the growth of Foundations,” says Trumbo, one of the co-organizers of the series.
Maxwell students named as finalists for prestigious Truman Scholarship
Dina Eldawy, an international relations and citizenship and civic engagement major, and Crystal Letona, a policy studies major, are finalists for the Truman Scholarship, which recognizes students for their community service, academic accomplishment, and commitment to a career of public service. “Dina and Crystal are extraordinary students and activists who are passionate about public service,” says Jolynn Parker, director of Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising.
Winter ’18 Perspective features undergrad research, Ralph Ketcham
Francine D’Amico named teaching professor at the Maxwell School
The dean of the Maxwell School has appointed Francine D’Amico to the position of teaching professor in the International Relations Program. The promotion recognizes D’Amico’s accomplishments in teaching, advising, service, and curricular and co-curricular development since joining the Maxwell School in 2000.
Fulbright recipient from Maxwell flourishes in living, learning abroad