Engaged Citizenship

Why Our Students Love Giving Back to Their Community

Giving back to their community is shaping these students into leaders. Discover their stories and support the ongoing Student Organization Challenge.
John Boccacino Oct. 15, 2025
Why Our Students Love Giving Back to Their Community

Cramer Family Foundation Professor of Practice in Community Impact Named

As part of the Maxwell School’s Civic and Community Engagement Office, Liz Arnold is teaching courses to develop the next generation of civic leaders through
Jessica Youngman Oct. 14, 2025
Cramer Family Foundation Professor of Practice in Community Impact Named

Pete Buttigieg Driven by ‘Propulsion’—Not ‘Despondency’

The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation joined Professor Jay Golden for a capacity event that covered environmental issues, leadership, democracy and more.
Jessica Youngman Oct. 14, 2025
Pete Buttigieg Driven by ‘Propulsion’—Not ‘Despondency’

Social Work Professor Helps Strengthen Community Schools

The School of Education's Ryan Heath leads regional efforts to expand and strengthen community school systems across Central New York.
News Staff Oct. 14, 2025
Social Work Professor Helps Strengthen Community Schools

Shaw Center Highlights Ways Students Can Give Back This Semester

Students can explore service-learning opportunities that connect classroom knowledge with meaningful community impact.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Sept. 9, 2025

New CCE Office and Programming Aims to Fuel Engagement for More Students

This fall, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is opening a new Civic and Community Engagement (CCE) Office that will enhance and expand
Cort Ruddy Aug. 27, 2025
New CCE Office and Programming Aims to Fuel Engagement for More Students

Memorial Fund Honors Remarkable Journalism Career, Supports Students Involved With IDJC

Maxwell School alumna Denise Kalette ’68 got her first byline at age 12, under a poem titled “The Poor Taxpayer” that she submitted to her
Jessica Youngman May 19, 2025
Memorial Fund Honors Remarkable Journalism Career, Supports Students Involved With IDJC

Celebrating 30 Years of the Shaw Center Being the Hub for Academic Community Engagement

The Shaw Center marks 30 years as Syracuse University’s hub for academic community engagement, empowering students through service learning and volunteerism.
John Boccacino April 13, 2025
Celebrating 30 Years of the Shaw Center Being the Hub for Academic Community Engagement

Life Together Initiative to Host ‘Decoding Deception’ Lecture March 26

On March 26, members of the University community will come together in an interactive lecture session to explore how to confront mis- and disinformation to
News Staff March 20, 2025

University Community, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build 88 Beds for Local Children

Last year, the Syracuse University Volunteer Organization (SUVO) took on its first bed build event on campus. The organization teamed up with the local chapter
Kelly Homan Rodoski Feb. 27, 2025
University Community, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build 88 Beds for Local Children

Maxwell Sociologist’s New Documentary Reveals Plight of Syracuse Tenants

A standing room audience gathered in the community room at the Salt City Market in the City of Syracuse on a recent evening for the
News Staff Jan. 14, 2025
Maxwell Sociologist’s New Documentary Reveals Plight of Syracuse Tenants

IDJC Launches Fellows Program for Thought Leaders in Journalism and Public Affairs

The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) has launched the IDJC Visiting Fellows program, giving experts in the fields of journalism, politics and public
Cort Ruddy Jan. 13, 2025

Life Together Initiative to Expand in the Spring 2025 Semester

The “Life Together: Seeking the Common Good in a Diverse Democracy” initiative will expand in the Spring 2025 semester, building on the success of its
Kelly Homan Rodoski Jan. 13, 2025
Life Together Initiative to Expand in the Spring 2025 Semester

At Maxwell School, the Conversation About Citizenship Gains Fresh Perspective

For nearly a century, in the north entrance to the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, a lone statue of President George Washington greeted
News Staff Oct. 16, 2024
At Maxwell School, the Conversation About Citizenship Gains Fresh Perspective

Syracuse High School Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Summer Internship Program

High school students in Syracuse once again had the chance to take part in a summer program to gain meaningful experience learning about their desired
News Staff Aug. 27, 2024
Syracuse High School Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Summer Internship Program

For Many Graduate Students, Community-Engaged Scholarship Gives Extra Meaning to the Educational Experience

Graduate-level learning, research and creative activities take place in classrooms, labs and studios on the Syracuse University campus, but they also occur throughout the community
Diane Stirling April 15, 2024
For Many Graduate Students, Community-Engaged Scholarship Gives Extra Meaning to the Educational Experience

National Science Foundation Funds Physics Internship Program for Syracuse High School Students

A University initiative that aims to provide Syracuse-area high school students with experience in emerging technologies has been awarded nearly $1 million from the National
Wendy S. Loughlin April 15, 2024
National Science Foundation Funds Physics Internship Program for Syracuse High School Students

LaCasita Hosting Youth Arts Education Program Showcase April 19

Exhibits of comic book and film art, along with dance, music and song performances, will highlight the talents and creativity of young artists at this
Diane Stirling April 12, 2024
LaCasita Hosting Youth Arts Education Program Showcase April 19