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PhD student Drew Kinney '14 MA (PSc) publishes article on ME crisis

"The Middle East Crisis: Trump, Syria, Russia, Iran, Israel and More," written by PhD student Drew Kinney '14 MA (PSc), was published on the Utica College Center of Public Affairs and Election Research website.

Anthro student Schaf named Class of 2019 Senior Class Marshal

Danielle Schaf, an anthropology major, and Abigail Covington have been named Senior Class Marshals for the Class of 2019 by the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience. The longstanding tradition recognizes seniors who exemplify the academic achievement, campus and community involvement, and spirit of their class.

Geog student Sohrob Aslamy awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Sohrob Aslamy, a graduate student in geography, was selected to receive a 2018 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award. The program recruits high-potential, early-career scientists and engineers and supports their graduate research training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Student Carol Tojeiro discusses workforce gender inequality in CPR

MA (IR/Econ) student Carol Tojeiro discusses the importance of women's participation in the labor force in her article "The Key to Unlocking Argentina’s Economic Potential? Women’s Inclusion in the Labor Force," published in the Cornell Policy Review.

Maxwell students named as University Scholars, highest undergrad honor

Caitlin Harrison and Jacqueline Page, both international relations majors at the Maxwell School, were among the twelve seniors named as the 2018 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor that the University bestows. The scholars will also be honored at the One University awards ceremony on Friday, April 20, at Hendricks Chapel.

First EMIR in DC class reflects strength of unique degree program

In its first year, the program has attracted students who represent such diverse organizations and range of experiences as National Geographic; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Department of State; the U.S. military; Congress; USAID; private multinationals in the pharmaceutical, agriculture, and defense industries; charter school networks, and more.

Maxwell students win 2018 RvD iPrize

Farm to Flame Energy, founded by Lee Mendes McKnight, a history major in the Maxwell School, and Rematriation Magazine, founded by Janet Flores, a geography major in the Maxwell School, were among the 13 student teams selected to win the 2018 RvD iPrize.

Maxwell students awarded 2018 Foundations Scholarship

Hayley Barbara Bermel ’19 BA (Soc) and Jordan Christian Nuber ’20 BA (IR) were among those selected to receive the 2018 Foundations Scholarship. Foundations is a workshop series that introduces Syracuse University students to essential life-skills.

MPA student Antonio Michel writes about Participedia in PA Times

"Participedia: A Platform for Learning About Public Participation Around the World," written by MPA student Antonio Michel, was published in PA Times. Participedia highlights the power of collaboration among public institutions, citizens and public officers when it comes to public participation.

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 and communications and rhetorical studies major, have been named as 2018 finalists for the Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship is awarded in recognition of community service, academic accomplishment and commitment to a career of public service.

Winter ’18 Perspective features undergrad research, Ralph Ketcham

The Winter 2018 edition of Maxwell Perspective was recently printed and mailed to all alumni, faculty, staff, students, and other friends of the Maxwell School. At the same time, online editions of many of the articles are now available at the Maxwell Perspective website.

PhD student Fabiola Ortiz discusses harassment on NY farms with NPR

Fabiola Ortiz '16 MA (Anth) and PhD student in anthropology was interviewed for the segment "A Sexual Harassment Nightmare in Rural New York" on NPR's Latino USA. "When you are an undocumented farmworker, you have very little resources," says Ortiz, who studies New York dairy farmworkers.

Maxwell researchers contribute to book on health of aging veterans

Several faculty members and a PhD candidate from the Maxwell School’s Department of Sociology and Syracuse University’s Aging Studies Institute have contributed to a groundbreaking new book, Long-Term Outcomes of Military Service: The Health and Well-Being of Aging Veterans, published by the American Psychological Association.

SU Hult Prize winners announced, history major leads winning team

Farm to Flame Energy, founded by William Lee Mendes McKnight, a history major in the Maxwell School, won the Syracuse University campus qualifier for the prestigious Hult Prize and will advance to one of the 15 regional finals in March 2018. The Hult Prize, known as “The Nobel Prize for student startups,” seeks out game-changing student social enterprises that compete to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Keck, Hoy discuss case on artistic expression, civil rights in PS

Tom Keck, Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics, and PhD candidate Aaron Hoy '14 MA (Soc), were featured in the Post Standard article, "Cake wars: Supreme Court to hear case on artistic expression, civil rights."

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