Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

‘You Have Arrived!’ Commencement Speaker Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87 Encourages Class of 2023 to ‘Never Play It Safe’ (Video)

 As a graduate student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87 was no stranger to protesting whenever
John Boccacino May 15, 2023
‘You Have Arrived!’ Commencement Speaker Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87 Encourages Class of 2023 to ‘Never Play It Safe’ (Video)

Madonna Harrington Meyer, J. Michael Haynie Reappointed as University Professors

In recognition of exceptional scholarship and innovative academic and professional activities, Madonna Harrington Meyer and J. Michael Haynie have been reappointed to four-year terms as
Diane Stirling May 15, 2023
Madonna Harrington Meyer, J. Michael Haynie Reappointed as University Professors

Lori Brown, Christopher DeCorse Named Distinguished Professors

The Syracuse University Board of Trustees has approved two new Distinguished Professors. Lori Brown, professor in the School of Architecture, and Christopher DeCorse, professor and
Diane Stirling May 11, 2023
Lori Brown, Christopher DeCorse Named Distinguished Professors

Awards of Excellence Honoree: Maxwell has Been ‘a Guiding Hand’ in Public Service Career

Standing before an audience of fellow Maxwell School alumni gathered in Washington, D.C., for the second annual Maxwell Awards of Excellence, CNN anchor Boris Sanchez
Jessica Youngman May 10, 2023
Awards of Excellence Honoree: Maxwell has Been ‘a Guiding Hand’ in Public Service Career

New Scholarship for Military-Connected Students Tackles Barriers to Studying Abroad

Spending a semester abroad can be a formative experience for college students, both traditional and non-traditional students alike, but military-connected students are often unable to
Charlie Poag May 9, 2023
New Scholarship for Military-Connected Students Tackles Barriers to Studying Abroad

Climate Investor Tom Steyer Tells Students, ‘We Can’t Accept People Shirking Their Responsibility’

In a December 2010 article, Fortune magazine called California billionaire Tom Steyer the “jolly green banker.” During a talk at the Maxwell School last week,
Jessica Youngman May 4, 2023
Climate Investor Tom Steyer Tells Students, ‘We Can’t Accept People Shirking Their Responsibility’

Syracuse University to Present 4 Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement

A noted thought leader in student affairs, a transformative higher education president, a celebrated ceramic artist and a global business executive and philanthropist will be
News Staff May 4, 2023
Syracuse University to Present 4 Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement

Donna Shalala G’70, H’87 to Deliver Syracuse University’s 2023 Commencement Address

Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87, former U.S. secretary of health and human services, will deliver the keynote address during Syracuse University’s 2023 Commencement on Sunday,
News Staff May 3, 2023
Donna Shalala G’70, H’87 to Deliver Syracuse University’s 2023 Commencement Address

University Announces 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars

Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships, now in their 34th year,
University Announces 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars

Mowers Endow Newhouse Professorship of Persuasive Communications

Eric Mower ’66, G’68 can still name individual professors he had more than 60 years ago as a student at Syracuse University. “I have indelible
Eileen Korey April 26, 2023
Mowers Endow Newhouse Professorship of Persuasive Communications

Comparing Voter ID Laws in the US and UK With Gretchen Coleman ’22 on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

There Gretchen Coleman ’22 was, enjoying a private tour of the House of Lords, the second chamber of the United Kingdom (U.K.) Parliament, that was
John Boccacino April 25, 2023
Comparing Voter ID Laws in the US and UK With Gretchen Coleman ’22 on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Maxwell School Ranks No. 1 for Public Affairs in 2024

Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is ranked No. 1 overall in a survey of its peers and is highly ranked in
Jennifer Congel April 25, 2023
Maxwell School Ranks No. 1 for Public Affairs in 2024

iDare Brings Interdisciplinary Teams Together to Tackle Information Challenge

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has launched a new initiative for students—iDare—a series of information-focused challenges. The first event was held at Hinds Hall
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 25, 2023
iDare Brings Interdisciplinary Teams Together to Tackle Information Challenge

4 Maxwell School Juniors Will Participate in Highly Competitive Public Affairs Experiences This Summer  

Four Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | College of Arts and Sciences juniors have been selected to participate in highly competitive and prestigious
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 25, 2023
4 Maxwell School Juniors Will Participate in Highly Competitive Public Affairs Experiences This Summer   

10 Students and Alumni Will Teach Around the World Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Ten Syracuse University students/alumni have been named as 2023 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The program funds a range of awards that include
News Staff April 24, 2023
10 Students and Alumni Will Teach Around the World Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Students Learn Career Possibilities Through Winston Fisher Seminar

This spring break, College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs students once again traveled to New York City
Casey Schad April 21, 2023
Students Learn Career Possibilities Through Winston Fisher Seminar

Is Kindness Still Relevant?

In May 2013, best-selling author and Professor of English George Saunders addressed graduates at the College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School Convocation with a simple
Dan Bernardi April 21, 2023

Maxwell’s Alexander Rothenberg Honored With Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research

Alexander Rothenberg, assistant professor of economics in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is this year’s recipient of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award
News Staff April 19, 2023
Maxwell’s Alexander Rothenberg Honored With Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research