Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

SLIDESHOW: See What These Faculty Members Did on Their Summer Vacation

Supported by the new Study Away Summer Awards program, seven professors worked on high-impact projects in Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.
Diane Stirling Aug. 21, 2026
SLIDESHOW: See What These Faculty Members Did on Their Summer Vacation

Maxwell Names New Leaders in Dean’s Office and Academic Programs

Bob Bifulco joins the dean’s office leadership team as faculty take on new roles leading the Moynihan Institute and the Law, Society and Policy program.
Jessica Youngman Aug. 14, 2026

Professors of Practice Bring Real-World Learning Into the Classroom

Career experience and continuing industry connections make these faculty key to experiential inquiry at Syracuse University.
Diane Stirling Aug. 14, 2026
Professors of Practice Bring Real-World Learning Into the Classroom

Syracuse Scholarship Takes the Spotlight Again on ‘The Academic Minute’

Five Syracuse faculty share findings on food policy, AI, architecture, political science and marine biology on the nationally broadcast program "Academic Minute."
Daryl Lovell Aug. 14, 2026
Syracuse Scholarship Takes the Spotlight Again on ‘The Academic Minute’

How a Maxwell Professor Uses Radio Dramas to Improve Public Health Outcomes

Bernard Appiah, an associate professor of public health, delves into the power of combining entertainment and engagement in public health communications.
Dialynn Dwyer Aug. 6, 2026
How a Maxwell Professor Uses Radio Dramas to Improve Public Health Outcomes

Where the World’s Researchers Come to Learn Their Craft

The Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research draws graduate students and scholars from around the globe to the Maxwell School.
Jessica Youngman Aug. 5, 2026
Where the World’s Researchers Come to Learn Their Craft

Digging for Answers: Student Returns to Wisconsin Cornfield for Mining Town Excavation

An archaeology student is uncovering remnants of a pioneer cabin and discovering how hands-on field research provides an uncommon learning experience.
Diane Stirling July 29, 2026
Digging for Answers: Student Returns to Wisconsin Cornfield for Mining Town Excavation

Maxwell’s Merril Silverstein Receives ASA Outstanding Mentoring Award

The sociology chair will be honored by the national association for his guidance of students and junior scholars in aging research.
Jessica Youngman July 27, 2026

Syracuse University Art Museum Names 4 Faculty Fellows for 2026-27  

The program pairs faculty with museum curators and staff to build object-based teaching into courses across the University.
Taylor Westerlund July 23, 2026
Syracuse University Art Museum Names 4 Faculty Fellows for 2026-27  

Defense Comptrollership Program Celebrates 32 Graduates

The program develops leaders responsible for managing complex financial and organizational challenges across the defense enterprise.
Meg Androsiglio July 21, 2026
Defense Comptrollership Program Celebrates 32 Graduates

11 Students, Alumni Receive 2026 Fulbright Awards

The University’s newest Fulbright cohort spans four continents and aims to build bridges through research and teaching.
Kelly Homan Rodoski July 17, 2026
11 Students, Alumni Receive 2026 Fulbright Awards

Studying Endangered Languages Earns Aaron Lener a Beinecke Scholarship

The College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell School double major has followed an insight, that language is about power, from Homer, New York to
Kelly Homan Rodoski July 13, 2026
Studying Endangered Languages Earns Aaron Lener a Beinecke Scholarship

From Toa Alta to Madrid, Maxwell Student Carries on Wanetik’s Spirit of Service

The annual Matthew Ross Wanetik Memorial Scholarship recognizes Angelie 'Angie' Serrano Baéz for academic excellence and a deep commitment to service.
Jessica Youngman July 10, 2026
From Toa Alta to Madrid, Maxwell Student Carries on Wanetik’s Spirit of Service

Phanstiels Gift $1M to Maxwell School for Van Slyke Scholarship

Howie '70, G'71, H'22 and Louise Phanstiel's gift, boosted by a $500,000 Syracuse Promise match, endows a scholarship honoring Dean David M. Van Slyke and
Eileen Korey July 7, 2026
Phanstiels Gift $1M to Maxwell School for Van Slyke Scholarship

Rick Welsh to Lead Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society

The Maxwell sociologist recently began his term leading the international organization focused on the study of food, agriculture and health.
Jessica Youngman July 6, 2026
Rick Welsh to Lead Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society

How the Declaration Still Shapes America: Maxwell Experts on USA’s 250th

On the “’Cuse Conversations” podcast, Syracuse University faculty break down the ideals behind the nation’s founding and what 250 years of democracy reveal about the
John Boccacino June 30, 2026
How the Declaration Still Shapes America: Maxwell Experts on USA’s 250th

Best Historic Sites in Upstate New York for America’s 250th

From Revolutionary War forts to suffragist landmarks, University faculty say these destinations bring American history to life within a few hours' drive.
Dialynn Dwyer June 26, 2026
Best Historic Sites in Upstate New York for America’s 250th

Record Turnout Seen for University’s Annual Art Show

"On My Own Time" returns for its 53rd year with 14 works from faculty and staff members heading to downtown Syracuse galleries.
News Staff June 26, 2026
Record Turnout Seen for University’s Annual Art Show