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Gift Will Fund Professorship, Research in Energy and Environmental Policy
A $250,000 gift from Maxwell School alumnus James Ajello ’76 MPA will create a new professorship in energy and environmental policy while supporting interdisciplinary research projects in that field. The gift, with an initial term of five years, also funds…
Daniel McDowell on Trump’s Proposed Tariff Changes
Daniel McDowell, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, offers insight on the political and economic repercussions of President Donald Trump’s proposed 25 percent tariff on steel imports and 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports.
Eldawy, Letona Named as Finalists for Prestigious Truman Scholarship
The Truman Scholarship is awarded to approximately 55-65 college juniors each year in recognition of community service, academic accomplishment and commitment to a career of public service.
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Motive to Limit Weapon Sales
Following public outcry after the Parkland shooting, Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced that they will begin to limit sales of automatic weapons, and not sell them to anyone under 21. While many celebrate that decision, is it one made by…
Maxwell’s CCE Program Featured as Case Study in AAC&U Series on Civic Learning
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) recognizes the Maxwell School’s Citizenship and Civic Engagement program as a leader among programs that intentionally and successfully integrate civic responsibility in their majors. The CCE program is one of 12 departments…
Olympics Détente? Professor Carriere, Korea Expert, Has Been Watching Carefully
The spectacle of the PyeongChang Olympics has seemingly opened a sliver of opportunity for diplomacy between North Korea and South Korea. South Korean and North Korean athletes, performers and delegates walked together under one flag at the Opening Ceremonies. South…
Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 and the Impact on Unions
Professor Thomas Keck, the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics at the Maxwell School, offers insight on the Janus vs American Federation, State, Country and Municipal Employees case heard by the Supreme Court of the United States. “Janus v. AFSCME…
Tanner Lecture Series Features Etan Thomas Tonight at Hendricks Chapel
The Tanner Lecture Series on Ethics, Citizenship and Public Responsibility welcomes Etan Thomas, author of “We Matter: Athletes and Activism,” and former Syracuse University student-athlete and basketball player and NBA star. Thomas will speak tonight at Hendricks Chapel. The event…
Expert Reeher Warns of Hyperpolarization Amidst Russia Investigation
While investigations into potential Russian meddling continues, the widening political gulf is fertile ground for outside interference, says Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs professor Grant Reeher in The Hill. He warned that “a state of hyperpolarization makes it much easier…
Syracuse University Mourns Passing of Longtime Benefactor and Life Trustee Gerald B. Cramer ’52, H’10
Gerald B. Cramer ’52, H’10, devoted friend, advocate and generous benefactor of Syracuse University, died Feb. 13, 2018. Cramer, whose extraordinary philanthropy seeded opportunity for countless students and advanced faculty excellence, had served on the Board of Trustees since 1995…