Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Culture and Conversation Tables Bring the World to Maxwell

Hosted by the Moynihan Institute, the gatherings create opportunities for students and faculty to explore languages, cultures and global perspectives.
News Staff April 23, 2026
Culture and Conversation Tables Bring the World to Maxwell

Maxwell Professor Receives National Award for Co-Edited Book on Public Administration

The American Society for Public Administration recognizes "Pathways to Positive Public Administration" by Tina Nabatchi for its lasting contribution to the field.
News Staff April 23, 2026

Researcher Examines Agriculture’s Role in Regional Climate Extremes

Ethan Coffel, assistant professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is studying how crops impact regional climate changes.
Dialynn Dwyer April 22, 2026
Researcher Examines Agriculture’s Role in Regional Climate Extremes

Faculty Will Leverage University’s Study Away Locations This Summer

Six high-impact projects in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., are the inaugural recipients of the Study Away Summer Awards from the Office of
Wendy S. Loughlin April 20, 2026
Faculty Will Leverage University’s Study Away Locations This Summer

Bearing Witness: Weeklong Immersion Takes Atrocity Studies Off the Page

Eleven students spent spring break in Washington, D.C., with international law experts and genocide scholars, absorbing lessons on historic and current global atrocities.
Diane Stirling April 16, 2026
Bearing Witness: Weeklong Immersion Takes Atrocity Studies Off the Page

Lender Fellows Bring Housing Research to the Heart of Syracuse

Jamea Candy Johnson and Adara “Darla” Hobbs are using the Thursday Morning Roundtable series to connect research on affordable housing with the people who need
John Boccacino April 15, 2026
Lender Fellows Bring Housing Research to the Heart of Syracuse

TEDx Syracuse University Event to Explore What’s Next

What does the future hold? Co-organizers Ryan Nkongnyu ’25, G’26 and Sonia Issa ’24, G’25 want attendees to think beyond the present and leave with
John Boccacino April 15, 2026
TEDx Syracuse University Event to Explore What’s Next

Lewandowski and Limjuco Named Class of 2027 Senior Class Marshals

The pair will represent the graduating class at Commencement and serve as liaisons to University administrators throughout the year.
Gabrielle Lake April 14, 2026
Lewandowski and Limjuco Named Class of 2027 Senior Class Marshals

Military Law Expert on Unlawful Orders and the Iran Ceasefire

Syracuse University military law expert Judge James Baker examines President Trump's Iran war rhetoric, unlawful orders and what the ceasefire leaves unresolved under the law
Vanessa Marquette April 14, 2026
Military Law Expert on Unlawful Orders and the Iran Ceasefire

Will the Naval Blockade of Hormuz Work?

A U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz raises major global concerns. Retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett analyzes the strategy, risks and likelihood of
Vanessa Marquette April 13, 2026
Will the Naval Blockade of Hormuz Work?

Music Executive Jacqueline Saturn ’90 Named 2026 A&S | Maxwell Convocation Speaker

The Maxwell alumna is president of Virgin Music Group North America, one of the world’s leading partners to independent labels, artists and entrepreneurs.
News Staff April 13, 2026
Music Executive Jacqueline Saturn ’90 Named 2026 A&S | Maxwell Convocation Speaker

2026-27 Remembrance Scholars Named: 35 Students, One Enduring Mission

The Remembrance Scholars plan the Remembrance activities held at the University each year, and the cohort will be recognized during a convocation in the fall.
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 13, 2026
2026-27 Remembrance Scholars Named: 35 Students, One Enduring Mission

4 Ways Jeff Rubin Is Thinking About AI Right Now

The University’s chief digital officer shares insights on the job market, data silos and the environmental impact of data centers.
Jen Plummer April 10, 2026
4 Ways Jeff Rubin Is Thinking About AI Right Now

NBC Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to Speak at Commencement

The ‘Sunday Night Football’ play-by-play voice and NBC Olympics primetime host, who began his broadcasting career at Syracuse University's own WAER-FM, will address graduates May
Kathleen Haley April 9, 2026
NBC Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to Speak at Commencement

Maxwell School Ranked No. 1 for Public Affairs by U.S. News

The honor is determined by surveys of deans and program directors at 266 schools—a distinction that reflects the Maxwell School's standing among public affairs educators.
Cort Ruddy April 8, 2026
Maxwell School Ranked No. 1 for Public Affairs by U.S. News

Expert Analyzes US-Israel-Iran Ceasefire: What Comes Next

Maxwell School professor Osamah Khalil analyzes the U.S.-Israel-Iran ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz closure, Trump's shifting negotiating position and Iran's strategic gains.
Vanessa Marquette April 8, 2026
Expert Analyzes US-Israel-Iran Ceasefire: What Comes Next

Maxwell Fireside Chat Examines AI’s Role in Government and Higher Education

Two leaders in digital strategy discussed the policy, ethical and practical challenges of bringing AI into government operations and campus life.
Jessica Youngman April 6, 2026
Maxwell Fireside Chat Examines AI’s Role in Government and Higher Education