Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Centennial Scholars Named in Honor of the Maxwell School’s 100th Anniversary

While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and international relations at the Maxwell School, Anna Terzaghi says she has come to care greatly about people
News Staff April 3, 2024
Centennial Scholars Named in Honor of the Maxwell School’s 100th Anniversary

The Impact of China’s Rapidly Aging Society

Due to its economic growth and large population, the People’s Republic of China is widely viewed as a rising economic and military superpower. But declining
Matt Michael April 3, 2024
The Impact of China’s Rapidly Aging Society

Racial Wealth Gap Research Presented at MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Event

The U.S. racial wealth gap was the focus of a symposium hosted by the Lender Center for Social Justice last week. “Interrogating the Racial Wealth
Diane Stirling April 3, 2024
Racial Wealth Gap Research Presented at MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Event

2024 Syracuse University Scholars Announced

Twelve seniors have been named as the 2024 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows. The Syracuse University Scholars Selection Committee, a
News Staff April 2, 2024

Where to Watch on April 8: Total Solar Eclipse Events Planned on the Syracuse University Campus

It’s been nearly 100 years since the Central New York region experienced a total solar eclipse, but on Monday, April 8, Syracuse University will find
John Boccacino March 29, 2024
Where to Watch on April 8: Total Solar Eclipse Events Planned on the Syracuse University Campus

Working on the Hill ‘Deeply Fulfilling’ for Miranda Peterson G’23

As a policy advisor for U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., Miranda Peterson G'23, an alumna of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, provides
Jessica Youngman March 29, 2024
Working on the Hill ‘Deeply Fulfilling’ for Miranda Peterson G’23

How 3 International Students Found Success and Community at Syracuse University (Podcast)

Finding out you were accepted into Syracuse University to pursue your academic dreams is a joyous time—and the start of a new adventure. On this
John Boccacino March 29, 2024
How 3 International Students Found Success and Community at Syracuse University (Podcast)

Mellon Foundation Names Tessa Murphy a New Directions Fellow  

The Mellon Foundation has selected Tessa Murphy, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and College of Arts and
News Staff March 26, 2024
Mellon Foundation Names Tessa Murphy a New Directions Fellow  

Expert Analysis: Far-Right Protests in Germany

As millions are protesting the far right in Germany, I sought insights from Robert Terrell, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at Syracuse University's Maxwell School
Vanessa Marquette March 21, 2024
Expert Analysis: Far-Right Protests in Germany

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Doris ‘Dottie’ L. Payson ’57

Doris “Dottie” Payson ’57 first parlayed a bachelor’s degree in education from Syracuse University into a teaching career in the Brooklyn School District. But her
Eileen Korey March 19, 2024
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Doris ‘Dottie’ L. Payson ’57

Doctoral Students’ Research Leads to New Conclusions About AI and Society

Today’s discussions of artificial intelligence (AI) tend to focus on its most visible presence, such as the chatbot ChatGPT. Yet, as two doctoral students discovered
Diane Stirling March 19, 2024
Doctoral Students’ Research Leads to New Conclusions About AI and Society

Artificial Intelligence in Syracuse: Lender Center Fellows Research Talk March 22

Mona Bhan is the Lender Center for Social Justice faculty fellow for 2022-2024. As Ford-Maxwell Professor of South Asian Studies and professor of anthropology in
Diane Stirling March 18, 2024
Artificial Intelligence in Syracuse: Lender Center Fellows Research Talk March 22

In Memoriam: Life Trustee the Reverend Vernon L. Lee Jr. ’54

It’s a love story that began at Hendricks Chapel, where Vernon L. Lee Jr. first met Marcia L. Heath. Both undergraduates, they raised their voices
Eileen Korey March 13, 2024

9 Projects Awarded MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Racial Wealth Gap Grants

The Lender Center for Social Justice has awarded nine grants for new faculty research projects that study issues contributing to or helping alleviate the racial wealth
Diane Stirling March 11, 2024

Featured Media Coverage – Week of March 4

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Brian Taylor (Maxwell): "Ukraine marks 2 years since
Andrea-Rose Oates March 11, 2024
Featured Media Coverage – Week of March 4

Pollster Joins Maxwell School Panel to Explore Super Tuesday and Beyond

The 2024 presidential race between frontrunners President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is the “highest intensity, lowest interest” race Maxwell alumnus John Zogby
Jessica Youngman March 10, 2024
Pollster Joins Maxwell School Panel to Explore Super Tuesday and Beyond

Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts

Syracuse University is committed to providing opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research and creative activities. This spring, a wide range of campus
Diane Stirling March 8, 2024
Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts

Featured Media Coverage – Week of Feb. 26

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Shana Gadarian (Maxwell): "IVF patient vows to fight
Andrea-Rose Oates March 5, 2024
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Feb. 26