Maxwell School News and Faculty Media, Opinion and Analysis

London study looks at family military service and teen mental health

Andrew London

Andrew London, professor of sociology, found that adolescents who have a sibling currently serving in the military are an at-risk population for MDE and potentially other mental and behavioral health problems.

November 10, 2021

Jackson Discusses Police Use of Tasers in Asbury Park Press

Jenn M. Jackson, assistant professor of political science, talks about the use of Tasers by law enforcement in the Asbury Park Press article, "Tasers, hailed as a way to avoid deadly police shootings, are seldom used in NJ."

November 10, 2021

Sultana Quoted in BBC Article on International Climate Justice

Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography and the environment, is quoted in the BBC article, "The world's fight for 'climate justice'."

November 9, 2021

Dimitar Gueorguiev's New Book Explores How Chinese Communist Party Has Maintained Power

Dimitar Gueorguiev

Gueorguiev, associate professor of political science, argues that the key to the Communist Party’s longevity is its ability to integrate authoritarian control with social inclusion through modern telecommunications technologies.

November 9, 2021

See related: China, International Affairs

A Pledge to Transform Education

A gift by Ben ’84 and Marcia Baldanza ’86 inspires a joint initiative aimed at closing the achievement gap by diversifying teachers.

November 8, 2021

See related: Giving, U.S. Education

Van Slyke Talks to GovExec Daily about Public-Private Partnerships

As Congress continues to negotiate an infrastructure bill, the role of public-private partnerships are key in the bill’s provisions. With the success of Operation Warp Speed in the development of the COVID-19 vaccines, a new look at such partnerships is due. Dean David M. Van Slyke discusses paths to innovation and cooperation on the GovExec Daily podcast episode, "The Import and Impact of Public-Private Partnerships."

November 4, 2021

Reeher Quoted in CNY Central Article on Voters, Marijuana Dispensaries

Professor Grant Reeher is included in the CNY Central article, "Some CNY voters will decide whether or not marijuana dispensaries can set up shop."

November 2, 2021

Faricy Discusses Syracuse Mayoral Race With CNY Central

Christopher Faricy, associate professor of political science, is included in the CNY Central article, "Election Day is Tuesday, here's what's at stake in the marquee race to lead Syracuse."

November 2, 2021

Hou paper on debt authority and overstatement of budgetary deficit published in IT&PF

Zhiyong An & Yilin Hou

November 1, 2021

See related: China

Maxwell supports local government at ICMA conference

Student, faculty and alumni participation at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference in early October highlights the Maxwell School's continued and strengthened focus on training for and collaborating with state and local governments.

October 27, 2021

See related: State & Local

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