Jessica Youngman, Author at Syracuse University Today

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Maxwell Alumnus Is Changing Lives, One Home at a Time

Andrew Lunetta found his focus at the Maxwell School—now he’s a "CNN Hero" building homes for people who need them most.

Aug. 26, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

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Maxwell Names New Leaders in Dean’s Office and Academic Programs

Bob Bifulco joins the dean’s office leadership team as faculty take on new roles leading the Moynihan Institute and the Law, Society and Policy program.

Aug. 14, 2026 | Communications, Law & Policy

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Where the World’s Researchers Come to Learn Their Craft

The Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research draws graduate students and scholars from around the globe to the Maxwell School.

Aug. 5, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Maxwell’s Merril Silverstein Receives ASA Outstanding Mentoring Award

The sociology chair will be honored by the national association for his guidance of students and junior scholars in aging research.

July 27, 2026 | Campus & Community

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From Toa Alta to Madrid, Maxwell Student Carries on Wanetik’s Spirit of Service

The annual Matthew Ross Wanetik Memorial Scholarship recognizes Angelie 'Angie' Serrano Baéz for academic excellence and a deep commitment to service.

July 10, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Rick Welsh to Lead Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society

The Maxwell sociologist recently began his term leading the international organization focused on the study of food, agriculture and health.

July 6, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

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Maxwell Alumna Dan Zhang Is Opening Doors for the Next Generation

The ClickUp CFO credits her Syracuse University degree with shaping the critical thinking skills behind her career in tech finance. She's giving back to support

June 8, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

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Maxwell Alumni Celebrated at Fifth Annual Awards of Excellence

The event in Washington, D.C., celebrated five Maxwell graduates whose careers reflect the school’s commitment to the public good.

May 20, 2026 | Communications, Law & Policy

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Maxwell Fireside Chat Examines AI’s Role in Government and Higher Education

Two leaders in digital strategy discussed the policy, ethical and practical challenges of bringing AI into government operations and campus life.

April 6, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Audie Klotz Named Inaugural Heighberger Family Faculty Fellow of Public Service

The fellowship was created to honor the highly accomplished public service careers of alumnus Eric Heighberger ’93 and his spouse, Genevieve.

April 2, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Maxwell School to Celebrate Careers in Climate, Diplomacy, Food Security and Law

Five accomplished Syracuse University alumni will be honored at the annual Awards of Excellence event in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 30.

April 1, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

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Bill Coplin Retires After 56 Years of Shaping Maxwell Students

The legendary policy studies professor mentored tens of thousands of students and built a program rooted in real-world skills; a new endowed fund will carry

March 23, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Maxwell Executive MPA Student Earns Prestigious Cal-ICMA Ethical Hero Award

Christine Cordon, city manager of Westminster, California, has been recognized for ethical leadership in local government.

March 5, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Turning Crisis Into Community: Policy Studies Alumna Feeds Millions

Jaclinn Tanney’s food enterprise has donated 4 million meals while creating opportunity for its largely immigrant workforce.

Feb. 24, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

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New RAISE Program Expands Student Opportunities in Economics

The program seeks to broaden interest in economics, especially among first-generation students and those from low-income households.

Feb. 17, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Maxwell’s Hern Shares Expertise on Gender Discrimination for International Index

She was an invited lead discussant for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development as it updates a widely used measure of inequality.

Feb. 2, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

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Badi Baltagi Named Great Arab Minds Award Laureate in Economics

The award honors exceptional Arab scholars, scientists and thinkers whose work advances knowledge and benefits humanity.

Jan. 15, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Bernard Appiah Receives K. Everett M. Rogers Award

Appiah is widely credited with developing innovative approaches to global health communication, including using radio entertainment to inform low- and middle-income communities.

Dec. 2, 2025 | Campus & Community

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