Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

University Inaugurates 13th Chancellor and President J. Michael Haynie

Haynie pledges to work with faculty, staff and students to meet ‘Age of Acceleration’ head on.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Sept. 21, 2026
University Inaugurates 13th Chancellor and President J. Michael Haynie

The Inauguration of J. Michael Haynie in Photos

The University community came together to celebrate a defining moment in campus history. Relive the highlights from a historic week.
John Boccacino Sept. 21, 2026
The Inauguration of J. Michael Haynie in Photos

Sisters Find Their Calling—and Each Other—at Maxwell

Sisters Taylor, Sydney and Lauren Grosso left their family farm to earn M.P.A. degrees, finding the mentors, opportunities and family atmosphere that shaped their careers.
Renée Gearhart Levy Sept. 18, 2026
Sisters Find Their Calling—and Each Other—at Maxwell

Maxwell School Adds Epidemiology, Public Health Policy Concentrations to MPH Program

The additions align with the department’s expertise, student interests and public health industry demands.
Cort Ruddy Sept. 18, 2026
Maxwell School Adds Epidemiology, Public Health Policy Concentrations to MPH Program

800 Years in the Making: The Meaning Behind an Investiture Ceremony

Ahead of Chancellor Haynie’s installation, historian Chris Kyle and higher education scholar Cathy Engstrom explain the 800-year-old tradition’s enduring significance.
John Boccacino Sept. 16, 2026
800 Years in the Making: The Meaning Behind an Investiture Ceremony

The Summit: A Campuswide Call to Imagine What’s Next

Chancellor J. Michael Haynie's inauguration festivities open with a full day of ideas, discovery and dialogue.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Sept. 11, 2026
The Summit: A Campuswide Call to Imagine What’s Next

New Student Government Association Leaders Emphasize Engagement

Meet Emily Castillo-Melean '28 and Max Lachut '28, the student leaders looking to engage and connect with their fellow students.
John Boccacino Sept. 10, 2026
New Student Government Association Leaders Emphasize Engagement

Alumnus Launches 9/11 Curriculum for a Generation Born After 2001

Chris Meek '92, G'18 was blocks from Ground Zero on 9/11. His foundation teaches a new generation about the heroism first responders displayed.
John Boccacino Sept. 10, 2026
Alumnus Launches 9/11 Curriculum for a Generation Born After 2001

From Class to National Conference: A Maxwell Grad’s Research Journey

Amelia Rudolph '26 presented undergraduate research at the largest gathering of geographers in North America.
News Staff Sept. 10, 2026
From Class to National Conference: A Maxwell Grad’s Research Journey

Maxwell to Host Panel Discussion, Film Screening Marking the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

The event will be held in the K.G. Tan Auditorium on Sept. 14, and features a screening of a documentary produced by alumnus Chris Meek.
Cort Ruddy Sept. 10, 2026
Maxwell to Host Panel Discussion, Film Screening Marking the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Syracuse University Remembers: 25 Years After 9/11

Campus community to honor victims and first responders with remembrance events, including an interfaith memorial service at Hendricks Chapel.
John Boccacino Sept. 9, 2026
Syracuse University Remembers: 25 Years After 9/11

Daughter Keeps Mom’s 26-Year Tradition Alive at the Maxwell School

The next Maxwell School-sponsored blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Schine Student Center.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Sept. 3, 2026
Daughter Keeps Mom’s 26-Year Tradition Alive at the Maxwell School

Maxwell Faculty Fellowship Honors a Legacy of Service and Civic Engagement

Political scientist Emily Thorson has been named the inaugural Fortunato Priore Endowed Faculty Fellow in Civic Engagement.
Jessica Youngman Sept. 2, 2026
Maxwell Faculty Fellowship Honors a Legacy of Service and Civic Engagement

Alumna’s $1.2M Gift Endows Maxwell Scholarships for Graduate Students

The gift honors Nancy Mattison’s international career in healthcare policy and will prioritize Maxwell students studying international relations.
Eileen Korey Aug. 29, 2026
Alumna’s $1.2M Gift Endows Maxwell Scholarships for Graduate Students

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.
Jessica Youngman Aug. 26, 2026
Maxwell Alumnus Is Changing Lives, One Home at a Time

3 Journeys, 1 Summer: Syracuse Students at the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes

Sound design, divided societies and medieval archives: how a summer of study reshaped three students' thinking.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Aug. 26, 2026
3 Journeys, 1 Summer: Syracuse Students at the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes

Summer Snapshots 2026

Discover all the ways our University community members enjoyed themselves over the summer months.
John Boccacino Aug. 26, 2026
Summer Snapshots 2026