Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

School of Education Announces Annual Atrocity Studies Lecture on ‘Gathering Evidence of Atrocities’

The 2023 Atrocity Studies annual lecture—presented by the Syracuse University School of Education—will address how war crimes, crimes against humanity and other atrocities are documented
Martin Walls March 13, 2023
School of Education Announces Annual Atrocity Studies Lecture on ‘Gathering Evidence of Atrocities’

Prominent Authors and Commentators Michael Eric Dyson, John McWhorter to Speak on ‘Fostering a Diverse and Healthy Democracy’

Two prominent media commentators and thought leaders who express divergent views regarding free speech surrounding race and the portrayal of racial identity will visit campus
Diane Stirling March 9, 2023
Prominent Authors and Commentators Michael Eric Dyson, John McWhorter to Speak on ‘Fostering a Diverse and Healthy Democracy’

Maxwell Alumna Taylor Hamilton G’18 To Spend a Year in East Asia as a Luce Scholar

Taylor Hamilton G’18 has been named a 2023-24 Luce Scholar. The Luce Scholars Program is a prestigious, nationally competitive fellowship program launched by the Henry
Kelly Homan Rodoski March 9, 2023
Maxwell Alumna Taylor Hamilton G’18 To Spend a Year in East Asia as a Luce Scholar

Law Student Sclafani Highlights the Work of the Community Review Board, Opportunities to Get Involved on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

As a student in the joint J.D./M.P.A. degree program, Brianna Sclafani L’23, G’23 doesn’t find herself with a lot of free time for extracurricular activities.
Jen Plummer March 8, 2023
Law Student Sclafani Highlights the Work of the Community Review Board, Opportunities to Get Involved on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Media Tip Sheet: Experts Respond to Japan’s Population Crisis

Many are saying Japan will 'disappear' if there is no action on birthrates. Two Syracuse University faculty experts (listed below) can speak on this topic.
Vanessa Marquette March 7, 2023
Media Tip Sheet: Experts Respond to Japan’s Population Crisis

Learn How InclusiveU Student Thomas Wilson ’23 Is Fulfilling His Dreams on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Like most children, Thomas Wilson '23 grew up watching television. But unlike most children, his preferred shows weren't cartoons. Rather, he loved watching both the
John Boccacino March 6, 2023
Learn How InclusiveU Student Thomas Wilson ’23 Is Fulfilling His Dreams on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Dave Bing ’66, H’06: ‘We Need to Support Each Other Much More Than We Do’

Growing up in Washington, D.C., Dave Bing ’66, H’06 said his classmates, teachers and neighbors were mostly all African American. When he joined Syracuse University
News Staff March 6, 2023
Dave Bing ’66, H’06: ‘We Need to Support Each Other Much More Than We Do’

New Provost’s Promotion and Tenure Committee Members Selected

Six faculty members have been selected to serve on the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure. The faculty members were nominated by electronic balloting
Diane Stirling March 1, 2023
New Provost’s Promotion and Tenure Committee Members Selected

Graduate Students Illuminate Lives, Race and Place Through Humanities Research

The humanities are pivotal to examining historical trajectories, understanding the pressing issues of our times and forging a more just world. As the next generation
Caroline K. Reff Feb. 27, 2023
Graduate Students Illuminate Lives, Race and Place Through Humanities Research

Women in Leadership Initiative Hosts Gloria Somolekae G’94, H’22 on International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8, the Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL), in partnership with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and
News Staff Feb. 23, 2023
Women in Leadership Initiative Hosts Gloria Somolekae G’94, H’22 on International Women’s Day

Media Tip Sheet: Climate Change and Outdoor Recreation

Climate change is a big part of our everyday conversation around the world. Robert Wilson, an associate professor in the geography and environment department at
Vanessa Marquette Feb. 22, 2023
Media Tip Sheet: Climate Change and Outdoor Recreation

Jordan Pierre ’23 and Dylan Blaine France ’24 Determined to Help Next Generation of Students

Most students who come to Syracuse University as wide-eyed first-year students think they have all the time in the world to institute the changes they
John Boccacino Feb. 21, 2023
Jordan Pierre ’23 and Dylan Blaine France ’24 Determined to Help Next Generation of Students

2023 Humanities Center Faculty Fellows Focus on Critical Societal Concerns

The Syracuse University Humanities Center supports innovative faculty and graduate student researchers exploring a number of pressing social issues. Each spring, the center offers up to
Caroline K. Reff Feb. 20, 2023
2023 Humanities Center Faculty Fellows Focus on Critical Societal Concerns

Syracuse’s Black History Maker: DC Community Organizer Charles ‘Chuck’ Hicks ’69

The year 1968 was one of tumult and change in the United States, marked by the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F.
Syracuse’s Black History Maker: DC Community Organizer Charles ‘Chuck’ Hicks ’69

Lender Center Student Fellows Researching Social Justice Implications of Artificial Intelligence Weaponry

These days, it’s hard to go anywhere without encountering artificial intelligence (AI). Predictive text offers to finish our web searches and our text messages. AI
John Boccacino Feb. 13, 2023
Lender Center Student Fellows Researching Social Justice Implications of Artificial Intelligence Weaponry

Media Tip Sheet: Russian Invasion of Ukraine – One Year Later

February 24, 2023 will mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Four of our Syracuse University faculty experts shared their thoughts about the upcoming anniversary.
Vanessa Marquette Feb. 13, 2023

Leading the Way on International Student Success Model

What is the secret to achieving the best outcomes for international university students, such as preparing them successfully for employment or graduate school? Ling Gao
News Staff Feb. 12, 2023
Leading the Way on International Student Success Model

NASA Honoring Those Who Were Aboard Space Shuttle Columbia And Other Late Astronauts

Sean O’Keefe, University Professor in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the USA Today article “Twenty years later, loss of space shuttle Columbia still teaches
News Staff Feb. 2, 2023