Four Maxwell Students Will Participate in Highly Competitive Public Affairs Experiences This Summer
Isabella Brown and Madelin DeJesus Martinez, both policy studies majors, will attend the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) junior summer institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Alexandria Johnson, an international relations major, will participate in the summer enrichment program through the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. Erykah Pasha, a political science and sociology major, will participate in the Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) at the University of Michigan.
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Maxwell Students, Faculty Among SOURCE and Honors Grant Recipients
Eleven Maxwell School students have been awarded grants from the Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) and the Renée Crown University Honors Program. The awards provide up to $7,500 in support for original undergraduate research projects.
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Maxwell Student Delegation Honored at Model UN Conference
The students received a Distinguished Delegates award while representing the Russian Federation.
Trip Inspires Business Venture for Maxwell Alums
Fabiola Lara ’13 B.A. (IR) and Sabith Khan ’11 M.P.A./ M.A. (IR) launched a business, Tlali Pani, that offers handmade goods from the community they visited in Oaxaca, Mexico. Both say their education and experiences at the Maxwell School have been foundational in the business endeavor.
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Khalil Quoted in USA Today Article on Biden’s Meeting With Israeli President Herzog
Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history, tells USA Today the meeting between the leaders could have an impact on the United States' efforts to garner more support for Ukraine.
Scholarship Fuels Focus on Academics and Access to Rewarding Opportunities
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Maxwell Students Selected as Inaugural Voyager Scholars
The scholarship, funded by the Obama Foundation, provides $25,000 a year for two years toward education expenses, $10,000 for research/service travel between junior and senior year (Summer Voyage), $20,000 in travel funding for the next 10 years, and leadership training.
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Maxwell School Welcomes New Faculty, Department Chairs for 2022-23
The Maxwell School welcomes several new faculty members and announces the appointment of three department chairs.
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Khalil Discusses Biden’s Trip to the Middle East with USA Today
Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history, spoke to USA Today about President Biden's Middle East trip and politics in the region.
Chilean President Travels Coach—Right Next to a Maxwell Student
The lucky coincidence was a highlight of Rohan Popenoe’s research trip to Chile, made possible by several Syracuse University programs and people.
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Maxwell Faculty, Staff and Students Honored at 2022 One University Awards Ceremony
The 2022 One University Awards were held Friday, April 22, in Hendricks Chapel. The annual event honors members of the Syracuse University community who are making a difference through academics, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service.
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Khalil Quoted in Morning Consult Article on the Refugee Crisis in Europe
Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history, was quoted in the Morning Consult article "Europeans Are Far Happier to Resettle Ukrainian Refugees Than Syrians or Afghans. But a Food Crisis Means They’re All Coming."
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Khalil Weighs in on Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis in Atmos, Morning Consult Articles
Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history and chair of the international relations undergraduate program, discussed Ukraine's emerging refugee crisis in Atmos and Morning Consult articles.
See related: Climate Change, Europe, Refugees, Russia, Ukraine
What’s at Stake in Ukraine? Maxwell Faculty Examine the Impact of Russia’s Invasion
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion and Q&A Monday, titled “What’s at Stake in Ukraine?” The event brought together respected faculty experts who examined the repercussions of Russia’s invasion.
See related: International Affairs, International Governmental Organizations, NATO, Russia, Ukraine
Khalil Quoted in Morning Consult Piece on Invasion of Ukraine, Political Boosts in the West
Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history, was quoted in the Morning Consult article, "Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Brings Varying Political Boosts for Leaders of Western Response."
Lender Student Fellows Think Globally, Act Locally to Ease Struggles for Underrepresented Population
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Anger, Despair and Seeds of Hope
Maxwell alumni wonder whether the changes they worked for in Afghanistan will endure after the ‘heartbreaking’ U.S. withdrawal.
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Osamah Khalil Weighs in on Foreign Perceptions of the US in Morning Consult
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Maxwell professor reflects on US policy in Middle East post-9/11
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David Barbier Jr. ’23 BA (IR) named 2021 Jeff Ubben Posse Fellow
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