Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Heartfelt Gift Recognizes Accomplished Alumna and 3 Generations of Orange

William Pelton and Mary Jane Massie have created the Barringer Pelton Public Service Graduate Scholarship to honor their niece, Jody Barringer '95, L'98, G’08 (M.P.A.),
Jessica Youngman Aug. 21, 2025
Heartfelt Gift Recognizes Accomplished Alumna and 3 Generations of Orange

Charlotte Ebel ’25, Ayla Ray ’27 Receive Phi Kappa Phi Awards

An alumna and a student have received awards from Phi Kappa Phi (PKP), the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic
Kelly Homan Rodoski Aug. 18, 2025
Charlotte Ebel ’25, Ayla Ray ’27 Receive Phi Kappa Phi Awards

Renowned Health Economist Joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair

Does taxing soda reduce how much people purchase and consume it? Do restaurant patrons make healthier choices when calories are listed on menus? Are GLP-1
Jessica Youngman Aug. 15, 2025
Renowned Health Economist Joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair

5 Things to Know About New Student Convocation Speaker Andrea-Rose Oates ’26

Oates shares her favorite memories from her first year on campus, discusses her life-changing summer internship with NBCUniversal and gives her advice to the new
John Boccacino Aug. 13, 2025
5 Things to Know About New Student Convocation Speaker Andrea-Rose Oates ’26

New $1M Gift to Build Bridges and Create Global Map to Enhance Democracies

With a new $1 million gift from The Reynolds Foundation, researchers at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs hope to create a new
Eileen Korey Aug. 12, 2025
New $1M Gift to Build Bridges and Create Global Map to Enhance Democracies

Expert Available for New Tariffs on India

This week, the White House announced that it was doubling tariffs to 50% on imports from India, due to the country buying oil from Russia.
Ellen Mbuqe Aug. 8, 2025

Maxwell School Honors Alumnus Elliot Stamler ’60 With Cramer Horizon Award

The latest recipient of the Maxwell School’s Cramer Horizon Award has embodied the ideals of its namesakes, Gerald ’52, H’10 and Daphna Cramer, through his
Jessica Youngman Aug. 7, 2025
Maxwell School Honors Alumnus Elliot Stamler ’60 With Cramer Horizon Award

Q&A: Reflecting on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings, Lasting Impact

August marks 80 years since atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945—quickly bringing an end
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 4, 2025
Q&A: Reflecting on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings, Lasting Impact

Mihm Recognized for Fostering ‘Excellence in Public Service for the Next Generation’

Chris Mihm, adjunct professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received the 2025 Arnold Steigman
Jessica Youngman July 23, 2025

Maxwell’s Robert Rubinstein Honored With 2025 Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching

Robert Rubinstein, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and professor of international relations in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is the recipient of the
News Staff July 15, 2025
Maxwell’s Robert Rubinstein Honored With 2025 Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching

4 Maxwell Professors Named O’Hanley Faculty Scholars

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs announced the appointment of four new O’Hanley Faculty Scholars: Brian Brege, Sarah Hamersma, Yüksel Sezgin and Ying
News Staff July 14, 2025
4 Maxwell Professors Named O’Hanley Faculty Scholars

Haowei Wang Named Maxwell School Scholar in U.S.-China/Asia Relations

Haowei Wang, assistant professor of sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been named the Yang Ni and Xiaoqing Li Scholar
News Staff July 14, 2025
Haowei Wang Named Maxwell School Scholar in U.S.-China/Asia Relations

Former Orange Point Guard and Maxwell Alumna ‘Roxi’ Nurse McNabb Still Driving for an Assist

As point guard for the Orange women’s basketball team, Raquel-Ann “Roxi” Nurse McNabb '98, G'99 was known for helping her teammates ‘make buckets’—a lot of
Jessica Smith July 8, 2025
Former Orange Point Guard and Maxwell Alumna ‘Roxi’ Nurse McNabb Still Driving for an Assist

Rose Tardiff ’15: Sparking Innovation With Data, Mapping and More

While pursuing a bachelor's degree in geography in the Maxwell School, Rose Tardiff ’15 became involved with the Salt City Harvest Farm, a community farm
News Staff July 3, 2025
Rose Tardiff ’15: Sparking Innovation With Data, Mapping and More

Paulo De Miranda G’00 Received ‘Much More Than a Formal Education’ From Maxwell

Early in his career, Paulo De Miranda G'00 embarked on several humanitarian aid and peacekeeping assignments around the world. “When we concluded our tasks, we
Jessica Youngman July 3, 2025
Paulo De Miranda G’00 Received ‘Much More Than a Formal Education’ From Maxwell

250 Years Later, Declaration of Independence Still Challenges, Inspires a Nation: A Conversation With Professor Carol Faulkner

In June 1776, from a rented room in Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson penned the first draft of the document that would forge a nation. The stakes
Kathleen Haley June 30, 2025
250 Years Later, Declaration of Independence Still Challenges, Inspires a Nation: A Conversation With Professor Carol Faulkner

Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose

Ken Pontarelli ’92 credits the University for changing his life, opening up opportunities to pursue his passions and achieve professional success that allows him to
Eileen Korey June 30, 2025
Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose

Iran Escalation: Experts Available This Week

If you're covering the latest developments with Iran and their impact on Israel, the U.S., China, Russia, global supply chains, and more, Syracuse University faculty
Vanessa Marquette June 24, 2025
Iran Escalation: Experts Available This Week