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Harrington Meyer Quoted in Bloomberg Article on Grandparents and the Childcare Crisis

June 9, 2023

“For a lot of families, grandparent care is the gold standard,” says University Professor Madonna Harrington Meyer, who notes that grandparents are often far more flexible than other childminders; they’ll watch your kid for free, for long or short periods of time, on little notice. They will even do it when your child is sick. 

Future Facing: Maxwell Scholars Respond to the Rapid Rise of AI and Autonomous Systems

June 8, 2023

Amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, Maxwell scholars are gathering critical data, designing policy and informing future leaders.

Affirmative Action is a Successful Policy for Diversity in College Graduation

June 7, 2023

Affirmative action is an effective race-conscious admissions policy that facilitates the socioeconomic achievement of Black and Latino students. Using data from 750 schools, this study finds that Black and Latino students are more likely to graduate from selective colleges than White students with similar socioeconomic backgrounds and educational experiences.

Shi Article on Putting Teachers on School Boards Published in Education Next

June 5, 2023

Ying Shi, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, and John G. Singleton of the University of Rochester, investigated what happens when educators are elected to school boards. "Despite raising teachers’ salaries, electing an educator to a school board does not translate into improved outcomes for students and has negative impacts on charter schools."

Moving Policies Toward Racial and Ethnic Equality: The Case of SNAP

May 22, 2023

"Moving policies toward racial and ethnic equality: The case of the supplemental nutrition assistance program," co-authored by economists Alfonso Flores-Lagunes and Hugo Jales, was published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.

Flores-Lagunes Comments on Biden’s Nomination for Federal Reserve Board in Bloomberg Article

May 22, 2023

Alfonso Flores-Lagunes, professor of economics, says the nomination [of Adriana Kugler] is “fundamental,” calling the lack of Hispanic representation at the Fed a “glaring aspect of inequality” in the U.S.

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Madonna Harrington Meyer Reappointed as University Professor

May 15, 2023

In recognition of exceptional scholarship and innovative academic and professional activities, Madonna Harrington Meyer has been reappointed to a four-year term as University Professors, one of the highest honors the University bestows on faculty members. 

How Did Healthcare Affordability Change for U.S. Adults with ID After the Implementation of the ACA?

May 10, 2023

This brief summarizes the findings from a recent study that examined patterns in healthcare affordability under the ACA or noninstitutionalized adults ages 18-64 with intellectual disabilities. 

Medicaid-Insured Older Adults on SNAP May Have Stronger Medication Adherence

April 19, 2023
Older adults who experience gaps in SNAP participation have lower levels of medication adherence for hypertension. 

Maxwell Faculty and Students To Be Honored at 2023 One University Awards

April 19, 2023

The One University Awards Ceremony, an annual event to honor members of the Syracuse University community who are making a difference through academics, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service, will be held Friday, April 21.

See related: Awards & Honors

Alexander Rothenberg Honored with Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research

April 17, 2023

The assistant professor of economics will give remarks at the Maxwell School’s Graduate Convocation on May 12.

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Returns to Scale in Property Assessment: Evidence from NYS’s Small Localities Coordination Program

April 5, 2023

"Returns to Scale in Property Assessment: Evidence from New York State’s Small Localities Coordination Program," co-authored by Maxwell professors Yilin Hou and John Yinger, was published in the National Tax Journal.

The Social and Community Consequences of the Opioid Epidemic

April 4, 2023

"The Social and Community Consequences of the Opioid Epidemic," co-authored by Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in The ANNALS of the Academy of Political and Social Science.

Hamersma Discusses the Impact of Medicaid Eligibility Reviews on County Residents With Syracuse.com

March 31, 2023

Sarah Hamersma, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, believes the number of Onondaga County residents who lose coverage will be less than the 9.5% estimated by a federal government study. That’s because New York’s Medicaid and other public health insurance programs are more generous than those offered by many other states, she says.

Yingyi Ma Named an American Council on Education Fellow

March 29, 2023

As a fellow, Ma, professor of sociology, will receive customized leadership training and mentorship.

See related: Awards & Honors

Exploring factors shaping transportation electrification in American cities

March 24, 2023

"Exploring factors shaping transportation electrification in American cities," co-authored by Saba Siddiki, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition.

Poor Children Have Lower Literacy Skills than their Higher-Income Peers

March 23, 2023
Children in low-income families who participate in food and income support programs (such as SNAP and TANF) have lower literacy skills in kindergarten than those who do not participate in these programs. 

Demographic and Geographic Variation in Fatal Drug Overdoses in the United States, 1999–2020

March 20, 2023

"Demographic and Geographic Variation in Fatal Drug Overdoses in the United States, 1999–2020," authored by Shannon Monnat, professor of sociology, was published in the ANNALS of of the American Academy of Political and Social Science.

Food Insecurity and the Opioid Crisis

March 20, 2023

"Food Insecurity and the Opioid Crisis," co-authored by Colleen Heflin, professor and chair of public administration and international affairs, and postdoctoral research scholar Xiaohan Sun, was published in the ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science.

Harrington Meyer Quoted in New York Times Article on Grandfathering

March 9, 2023

Overall, grandmothers still take the lead in spending time with grandchildren, often rearranging their schedules to do so, says Madonna Harrington Meyer, University Professor and author of “Grandmothers at Work: Juggling Families and Jobs” (NYU Press, 2014).

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Susanna Loeb will be this year's speaker. Professor Loeb is Director of the Annenberg Institute and Professor of Education & International and Public Affairs at Brown University. Her research focuses broadly on education policy and its role in improving educational opportunities for students.

The annual Jerry Miner Lecture is sponsored by EFAP and named in honor of Emeritus Professor, Jerry Miner. Professor Miner is an Education Finance and Accountability Program (EFAP) faculty associate who is widely known for his research in public finance and education finance. He is one of very few scholars who understands the New York State Education aid formulas. 

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