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Maxwell Executive MPA Student Earns Prestigious Cal-ICMA Ethical Hero Award

Christine Cordon, city manager of Westminster, California, has been recognized for ethical leadership in local government.

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Turning Crisis Into Community: Policy Studies Alumna Feeds Millions

Jaclinn Tanney’s food enterprise has donated 4 million meals while creating opportunity for its largely immigrant workforce.
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Veterans for Public Office Program Opens Applications March 17 for Aspiring Candidates

The program announces a change in name and celebrates its growth and impact as it prepares those “Called to serve, a second time.”
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New RAISE Program Expands Student Opportunities in Economics

Spearheaded by Kristy Buzard, the effort seeks to broaden interest in the field of economics, especially among first-generation students and those from low-income households.
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Gretchen Purser Honored With 2026 Public Sociology Award

The award is given by the Eastern Sociological Society to recognize sociologists whose innovative research is paired with meaningful public engagement.
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Latin American Studies Association Honors Gladys McCormick With Book Prize

The Howard F. Cline Book Prize in Mexican History recognizes outstanding scholarship and will be presented in Paris this spring.
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Erin Hern Shares Expertise on Gender Discrimination for OECD

The Maxwell associate professor was an invited lead discussant for the organization as it prepares to update its Social Institutions and Gender Index, a widely used measure of international gender inequality.

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Mar 5, 2026

Mitra Weighs In on the US Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling in Hindustan Times Article

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Mar 4, 2026

Maxwell Executive MPA Student Earns Prestigious Cal-ICMA Ethical Hero Award

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Mar 2, 2026

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