Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

In Memoriam: Life Trustee the Reverend Vernon L. Lee Jr. ’54

It’s a love story that began at Hendricks Chapel, where Vernon L. Lee Jr. first met Marcia L. Heath. Both undergraduates, they raised their voices
Eileen Korey March 13, 2024

9 Projects Awarded MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Racial Wealth Gap Grants

The Lender Center for Social Justice has awarded nine grants for new faculty research projects that study issues contributing to or helping alleviate the racial wealth
Diane Stirling March 11, 2024
9 Projects Awarded MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Racial Wealth Gap Grants

Featured Media Coverage – Week of March 4

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Brian Taylor (Maxwell): "Ukraine marks 2 years since
Andrea-Rose Oates March 11, 2024
Featured Media Coverage – Week of March 4

Pollster Joins Maxwell School Panel to Explore Super Tuesday and Beyond

The 2024 presidential race between frontrunners President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is the “highest intensity, lowest interest” race Maxwell alumnus John Zogby
Jessica Youngman March 10, 2024
Pollster Joins Maxwell School Panel to Explore Super Tuesday and Beyond

Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts

Syracuse University is committed to providing opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research and creative activities. This spring, a wide range of campus
Diane Stirling March 8, 2024
Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts

Featured Media Coverage – Week of Feb. 26

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Shana Gadarian (Maxwell): "IVF patient vows to fight
Andrea-Rose Oates March 5, 2024
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Feb. 26

Graduate Dean’s Awards Recognize Excellence in Research and Creative Work

Nine students will be honored with the Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Work at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate School
Diane Stirling March 4, 2024

New Degree Program Explores the Intersection of Law, Society and Policy

After completing her undergraduate studies in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, sophomore Stephanie Moon hopes to go to law school and, eventually,
Jessica Youngman March 4, 2024
New Degree Program Explores the Intersection of Law, Society and Policy

History Professor David Bennett’s ’56 Ties to Men’s Basketball Program Span Generations

When Adrian Autry ’94 led the Syracuse University men’s basketball team into action against the University of New Hampshire to open the 2023-24 season, there
John Boccacino Feb. 29, 2024
History Professor David Bennett’s ’56 Ties to Men’s Basketball Program Span Generations

Champion of Free Speech and Journalism Margaret Talev Leads Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (Podcast)

Margaret Talev can vividly recall the specific moment she knew journalism had failed to properly inform and educate a large portion of the American voting
John Boccacino Feb. 28, 2024
Champion of Free Speech and Journalism Margaret Talev Leads Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (Podcast)

Researchers Invite Students to Take Anonymous Survey on Well-Being; Chance to Win Gift Card

As part of ongoing efforts to support student well-being at Syracuse University, researchers from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the School of
Cort Ruddy Feb. 27, 2024
Researchers Invite Students to Take Anonymous Survey on Well-Being; Chance to Win Gift Card

Maxwell Students, Alumni Named Finalists for the 2024 Presidential Management Fellows Program

Three current students in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and four recent Maxwell alumni have been selected as finalists for the highly
Jessica Youngman Feb. 26, 2024
Maxwell Students, Alumni Named Finalists for the 2024 Presidential Management Fellows Program

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Two Years Later

Feb. 24, 2022, marked a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s history as Russia launched a full-scale invasion. Since then, members of the University faculty and staff
Vanessa Marquette Feb. 21, 2024
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Two Years Later

Syracuse University Honored With 2024 Senator Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization

Syracuse University has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Named after the
Kathleen Haley Feb. 19, 2024
Syracuse University Honored With 2024 Senator Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization

Student Leaders Dylan France ’24 and Andi-Rose Oates ’26 Becoming Agents of Change Who Amplify Black Voices (Podcast)

Syracuse University has a proud and storied tradition of honoring Black History Month through a series of engaging and thought-provoking student-run programs, events and discussions
John Boccacino Feb. 18, 2024
Student Leaders Dylan France ’24 and Andi-Rose Oates ’26 Becoming Agents of Change Who Amplify Black Voices (Podcast)

Expert Discusses Unspecified National Security Threat

House Intelligence Committee Chair, Rep. Mike Turner, disclosed a serious national security threat to Congress, urging President Biden to declassify related information. The vague warning
Vanessa Marquette Feb. 15, 2024

No Ally Pays Any Bill

During a campaign stop, former US President Donald Trump said he might encourage Russians "to do whatever the hell they want" to countries that have
Ellen Mbuqe Feb. 15, 2024
No Ally Pays Any Bill

Pandemic Journaling Project makes new home at Syracuse University

A repository of data detailing the deeply personal experiences of more than 1,800 people living during the COVID pandemic will be available to researchers for
Ellen Mbuqe Feb. 15, 2024
Pandemic Journaling Project makes new home at Syracuse University