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Bizarre Circumstances Around Deaths of Russian Businessmen
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Vox article “Russian businessmen keep dying. No one knows why.” The article talks about a number of Russian businessmen who have died by accident or by…
Join the Lender Center for Social Justice for a Conversation With National Organizers on Labor’s Revival on Oct. 24
After decades of decline, the labor movement in the United States is once again on the rise as workers turn to collective action to address workplace concerns and stagnant wages in the face of inflation. On the evening of Monday,…
Maxwell Exhibition, Featuring Robert Shetterly’s ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ Collection, Focuses on Citizenship
At the start of the fall semester, members of the Maxwell School community were greeted by new figures joining the statue of George Washington that has served as the focal point of the school’s north entrance since the building was…
Maxwell Professor Weighs In On Russians Seeking Asylum To Avoid War In Ukraine
Lamis Abdelaaty, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted by Politico for the article The coming fight over Russian asylum-seekers. The article questions whether Russians that wish to flee and avoid fighting in the war against…
Suicide Is A Leading Cause Of Death In The U.S., Despite Decrease During COVID-19
Shannon Monnat, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was featured in Grid for the story “U.S. suicide rates rose again in 2021, ending a brief decline during the covid pandemic.” The article highlights that despite the small decrease in suicide…
New Research Shows Increased COVID-19 Fatality Rate For Those With IDD
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in Disability Scoop for their story “COVID-19 Was Leading Killer Of People With Developmental Disabilities.” The article explains how recent research shows that people with developmental disabilities were more…
‘There’s a Real Cost to Defending Behavior That’s Constitutionally Indefensible’: Liz Cheney Focuses on Citizenship During Maxwell Visit
As the House of Representatives prepared to reconvene on the evening of Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney walked through the Capitol to assess the aftermath of the insurrection. In an area known as Statuary Hall, she found members…
Three Juniors Selected as Inaugural Voyager Scholars
Three Syracuse University students have been selected as recipients of the Voyager Scholarship: the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, a new award for juniors committed to public service funded by the Obama Foundation. The recipients are: Ka’ai Imaikalani I ’24…
Syracuse University’s College Bowl Team Vying For a Spot in the Semifinals
As the final seconds ticked off the clock of their opening match on NBC’s “Capital One College Bowl,” the Syracuse University team of trivia experts—consisting of Sanjeev Uppaluri ’24, Zoë McCreary ’23, Emma Lambiaso ’24 and alternate Adam Schulman ’25—knew…
University Student, Staff Member Concluding Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Institute
A Syracuse University student and staff member are among 50 scholars and professionals participating in the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program from the George W. Bush Institute. Student John Nipper, completing his master in public administration (MPA) degree at the Maxwell…