Maxwell School News and Commentary
Nicholson selected for Next City’s elite Vanguard Program
Jane Nicholson ’04 B.A. (Geog/IR)/’13 M.P.A., a senior planning associate at MRB Group, was selected to participate in Next City’s acclaimed Vanguard program for 2020. Next City is a journalistic nonprofit focused on revitalizing communities and tackling complex urban challenges around the globe.
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Brian Kam '16 BA (IR/MES) embarks on new venture in nursing
Brian Kam '16 B.A. (IR/MES) says he is excited to combine his discipline, empathy and compassion with his desire to serve, as he pursues a career in nursing. “I want to step up even more and do the best I can to intervene in a crisis and help drive positive patient outcomes.”
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Landes speaks to NPR about COVID-19 fatalities among people with IDD
See related: COVID-19, IDD, Longevity, United States
In COVID crisis, Humphrey fellow sees opportunity for educators
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Lovely comments on the future of the US-China trade deal in South China Morning Post
"The priority the two sides are placing on the deal is not so much a way to repair damage as it is to not cause further damage," says Professor of Economics Mary Lovely. "If the U.S. announces the deal is dead, Trump is locked into some kind of retaliation."
See related: China, Economic Policy, Trade, United States
Reeher discusses Trump reelection with The Hill
When asked how hard it would be for any incumbent to overcome low voter satisfaction figures, Professor of Political Science Grant Reeher says, "If we’re going by the history, the answer is 'very difficult.'" He claims that voter satisfaction has always been a key indicator of the incumbent party's likelihood of winning reelection.
See related: U.S. Elections, United States
Banks discusses the Insurrection Act with Christian Science Monitor, Military.com
"You want to come to the aid of the states when states can’t take care of themselves," says Professor Emeritus William C. Banks, about President Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act.
See related: Federal, State & Local, U.S. National Security, United States
Lambright quoted in Associated Press piece on Trump's claim of saving space program
See related: Federal, Space Exploration, United States
Ackerman paper on mass party formation published in Social Science History