Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Expert Available to Discuss Niger’s Coup

As the Niger crisis deepens, Sean McFate, a professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and author of The New Rules of War: How America Can
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 2, 2023

New Research Examines Echo Chambers and Political Attitudes on Social Media

What is the role of social media in shaping our political attitudes? New research published in Nature sets out to understand whether and how the
Ellen Mbuqe July 31, 2023

Tessa Murphy’s ‘Creole Archipelago’ Garners Elsa Goveia Book Prize and 2022 Mary Alice and Philip Boucher Book Prize

Tessa Murphy, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received two new prizes for her first book, “The
News Staff July 28, 2023
Tessa Murphy’s ‘Creole Archipelago’ Garners Elsa Goveia Book Prize and 2022 Mary Alice and Philip Boucher Book Prize

Maxwell’s Michael Williams Honored With NATO-Fulbright Security Studies Award

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs and director of the master of arts in international relations program in the Maxwell School
News Staff July 27, 2023
Maxwell’s Michael Williams Honored With NATO-Fulbright Security Studies Award

Margarita Estévez-Abe Named McClure Professor of Teaching Excellence

Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor of political science and O’Hanley Faculty Scholar, has been named the Robert D. McClure Professor of Teaching Excellence. Established in 2016,
News Staff July 19, 2023
Margarita Estévez-Abe Named McClure Professor of Teaching Excellence

Curiosity Helps Ryan Smith ’92 Transition From Lawyer to ESPN Anchor and Television Reporter

Life is not a straight line but a long, meandering path with many different stops along the way. Take the case of Ryan Smith ’92.
John Boccacino July 18, 2023
Curiosity Helps Ryan Smith ’92 Transition From Lawyer to ESPN Anchor and Television Reporter

Maxwell Professor Farhana Sultana Addresses European Parliament

Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment, was an invited speaker at the 2023 Beyond Growth conference hosted by the European Parliament in Brussels,
News Staff July 17, 2023
Maxwell Professor Farhana Sultana Addresses European Parliament

Junko Takeda and Merril Silverstein Named Chairs at Maxwell School

Two Maxwell School faculty members have been appointed department chairs: Junko Takeda and Merril Silverstein. Takeda, professor of history and Daicoff Faculty Scholar, was named
Jessica Youngman July 13, 2023
Junko Takeda and Merril Silverstein Named Chairs at Maxwell School

Professor, Graduate Student to Examine Impact of Food Assistance on Maternal and Infant Health

Sarah Hamersma, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, and graduate student Mitch McFarlane, have received a $75,000 grant from Tufts University to support
News Staff July 13, 2023
Professor, Graduate Student to Examine Impact of Food Assistance on Maternal and Infant Health

Maria Zhu Awarded the 2023 Montonna Fund Award

Maria Zhu, assistant professor of economics and senior research associate in the Center for Policy Research in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs,
News Staff July 10, 2023
Maria Zhu Awarded the 2023 Montonna Fund Award

A Blueprint for Engaged Humanities: Maggie Sardino Featured in Humanities for All

Recent graduate Maggie Sardino ’23 authored an article, Discovering My Passion for Public Arts & Humanities, featured recently in Humanities for All, an online initiative of the
News Staff July 7, 2023
A Blueprint for Engaged Humanities: Maggie Sardino Featured in Humanities for All

Azadeh Tajdar Joins Maxwell as Inaugural Cramer Family Professor of Practice in Community Impact

After studying law at the University of Amsterdam, Azadeh Tajdar went to work in public policy, hoping to be part of the inner workings of
Jessica Youngman July 7, 2023
Azadeh Tajdar Joins Maxwell as Inaugural Cramer Family Professor of Practice in Community Impact

Amid the Rapid Rise of AI and Autonomous Systems, Maxwell Scholars Have a Pivotal Role

In early 2022, the City of Syracuse’s Surveillance Technology Working Group met to discuss a proposal from the police department to install street cameras that
Amid the Rapid Rise of AI and Autonomous Systems, Maxwell Scholars Have a Pivotal Role

MPA Student’s Asphalt Mural Brightens Syracuse City Hall

The paved area in front of Syracuse City Hall that was previously used as a parking spot is now a vibrant space to be enjoyed
Jessica Youngman June 27, 2023
MPA Student’s Asphalt Mural Brightens Syracuse City Hall

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Allan D. Sutton ’55

Perhaps it was the critical thinking required of students in the College of Arts and Sciences/Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, or the thoughtful
News Staff June 23, 2023
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Allan D. Sutton ’55

Travis Mason ’06 Serves as Chief Policy Officer for Autonomous Aviation Systems Developer

As the first-ever chief policy officer for Merlin Labs, a developer of autonomous aviation systems, Maxwell School alumnus Travis Mason ’06 B.A. (PSc) leads a
News Staff June 23, 2023
Travis Mason ’06 Serves as Chief Policy Officer for Autonomous Aviation Systems Developer

Vice Admiral & Deep Ocean Researcher Respond to Missing Submersible

If you are looking for experts to help explain and discuss the current story of the missing Titan submersible that was diving around the wreckage
Vanessa Marquette June 21, 2023

Weakening Democracy Linked to Rising Deaths, Study Finds

Voting rights have come under scrutiny across the United States in recent years, with multiple cases before the Supreme Court this session. A new study
Christopher Munoz June 21, 2023
Weakening Democracy Linked to Rising Deaths, Study Finds