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Where the World’s Researchers Come to Learn Their Craft

The Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research draws graduate students and scholars from around the globe to Maxwell. 

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Maxwell Scholar Wins Fulbright to Study Bahamas Poaching, Border Security

Anthropologist Kyrstin Mallon Andrews will examine how illegal fishing affects the country's culture, economy, ecology and national security.
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Watch All 13 USA@250 Lectures Free on Maxwell's YouTube Channel

Maxwell faculty explore the American story across 250 years—from the British Empire and the Declaration of Independence to immigration, women's rights, polarization and the state of democracy today.

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Merril Silverstein Receives ASA Outstanding Mentoring Award

The sociology chair will be honored by the national association for his guidance of students and junior scholars in aging research.
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Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern’s ‘Will Work for Food’ Wins ASFS Book Award

The Association for the Study of Food and Society Book Award recognizes outstanding books about food published within the two previous calendar years, with prizes given in three categories: monograph, edited volume and first book.
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From Toa Alta to Madrid, Maxwell Student Carries on Wanetik’s Spirit of Service

The annual Matthew Ross Wanetik Memorial Scholarship recognizes Maxwell undergraduate Angelie “Angie” Serrano Baéz for academic excellence and a deep commitment to service.

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Rick Welsh to Lead Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society

The Maxwell sociologist recently began his term leading the international organization focused on the study of food, agriculture and health. 
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National Security Management Course Brings Together Military Leaders for Intensive Education

From international law to executive power, Maxwell's national security studies program tackles the defining security questions of the moment.

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Maxwell School Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2026

Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs ranked #1 overall in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings.

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Aug 4, 2026

Longtime Health Educator, Internship Coordinator Named Maxwell Professor of Practice

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Aug 3, 2026

Bendix Speaks With the Associated Press About the Wildfires in Spain and France

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Jul 31, 2026

Monarch Discusses the Good Side of a Trade Deficit With Marketplace

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Jul 30, 2026

Yingyi Ma Talks to South China Morning Post on US Policies and Chinese International Students

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to make a difference by participating in the policy process in every way: as a citizen, voter, advocate, teacher, researcher, evaluator, policy formulator and commentator.”

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