All Posts in #Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
How does learning about past racial injustice inform understanding current racial discrimination?
A recently released study coauthored by a Syracuse University researcher reveals how beliefs and political affiliations shape the public’s understanding about racial inequalities. The paper, “Historical information and beliefs about racial inequality,” was released earlier this year and published in…
Rose-Laying Ceremony and Remembrance Convocation to Be Held Friday
The 2022-23 Convocation for Remembrance Scholars, honoring 35 outstanding students from this year’s senior class, will be held Friday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The convocation will be preceded by the annual Rose-Laying Ceremony at 2:03 p.m….
For Renée Verdi ’22, a Career in Public Health Starts in Communications
The path to a rewarding career is rarely a straight line. Renée Verdi followed two paths–public health and policy studies–that led to her first job and will ultimately help Verdi reach her career goal of advocating for reform in the…
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…