What Makes Maxwell Different?
Maxwell is where diverse and collaborative problem solvers develop innovative solutions to move people, policies and communities forward.
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How Will You Change the World?
No matter where you are in your academic journey, there’s a Maxwell program designed to help you develop knowledge, skills and contacts to improve your community.
research centers generating policy-relevant insight into pressing issues
ranked for public affairs (U.S. News & World Report)
departments teaching excellence in social science and public/international affairs
Influence with Integrity
It’s not just an education. It’s a mindset. Maxwell students celebrate diverse people and ideas. They value informed and ethical leadership. They are engaged—and engaging—citizens primed to shape the future.
Our acclaimed education programs combine the study of human society and relationships with opportunities to address relevant social challenges.
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Celebrating Maxwell's 100 Years
Alumni, students, faculty and friends gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the Maxwell School’s 100th anniversary on May 31, 2024, with the Centennial Awards and Awards of Excellence.
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With incredible support, our campaign is going strong. But to meet our campaign goals, we will need to raise the remaining 4% by December 31, 2024 to support campaign priorities from the school’s long-range strategic plan.
I Ever Strive...
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.”
Cheryl Camillo ’98 M.P.A.