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Rottkamp made president and CEO of nonprofit Dutchess Tourism

Melaine Rottkamp ’91 B.A. (PSc) is the new president and CEO of Dutchess Tourism. As president, she will manage Dutchess Tourism’s branding, advertising and marketing efforts, and various business support and education programs.

July 31, 2020

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Cademartori bequest supports Maxwell School undergraduates

Alumnus Dominick Cademartori ’52 B.A. (Econ) left a $30,000 gift to Maxwell School for undergraduate students majoring in history or economics in his will, which is intended to extend the legacy of his own studies as a first-generation American and first-generation college student for whom college was nearly discontinued owing to financial hardship.

July 14, 2020

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Khan book analyzes impact of remittances on international relations

 a new book co-authored by Sabith Khan ’11 MPA/IR provides a unique analysis of the impacts that remittances (e.g., money sent home by migrant workers) have on community development and relations between the nation-states. The book, Remittances and International Development: The Invisible Forces Shaping Community, will be published by Routledge later this month and is available for pre-order now. 
July 8, 2020

See related: International Affairs

Levinthal to serve as senior D.C. correspondent for Business Insider

Dave Levinthal '02 B.A. (PPhil) previously spent seven and a half years at the Center for Public Integrity, as an editor and senior reporter focused largely on federal politics.

June 25, 2020

See related: Promotions & Appointments, United States

Bell joins Rivian as director of regulatory affairs

Rivian, an American automaker and technology company that produces emissions-free electric adventure vehicles, has named Nancy E. Bell '94 J.D./M.A. (IR)/'96 Ph.D. (PSc) as it's new director of regulatory affairs.

June 20, 2020

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Long-time World Bank staffer Valerio will work with Dominican Republic

In her new position, Alexandria Valerio ’93 M.P.A. will lead strategic dialogue with the Dominican government, and manage the program and team by which the World Bank supports development priorities in the Dominican Republic.

June 17, 2020

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Khawaja book focuses on vision of one global humanity

Mahboob A. Khawaja ’81 M.A. (PSc)/’00 Ph.D. (SSc) offers a 21st-century vision of global harmony, transcending what he terms “obsolete systems of global governance, peace, security and conflict resolution,” in his new book titled "One Humanity and the Remaking of Global Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution."

June 16, 2020

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Nicholson selected for Next City’s elite Vanguard Program

Jane Nicholson ’04 B.A. (Geog/IR)/’13 M.P.A., a senior planning associate at MRB Group, was selected to participate in Next City’s acclaimed Vanguard program for 2020. Next City is a journalistic nonprofit focused on revitalizing communities and tackling complex urban challenges around the globe.

June 10, 2020

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Brian Kam '16 BA (IR/MES) embarks on new venture in nursing

Brian Kam '16 B.A. (IR/MES) says he is excited to combine his discipline, empathy and compassion with his desire to serve, as he pursues a career in nursing. “I want to step up even more and do the best I can to intervene in a crisis and help drive positive patient outcomes.”

June 9, 2020

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Carrington ’18 MA (PSc) and Strother ’17 PhD (PSc) piece on Confederate statues in the WaPo

Political science doctoral student Nathan Carrington '18 (M.A.) and  alumnus Logan Strother '19 (Ph.D.) explore ongoing debate over Confederate statues in the Washington Post article "Legally, Confederate statues in public spaces aren’t a form of free speech."
June 1, 2020

See related: Civil Rights, Government, United States

Online EMPA experience converges with pandemic response

The World Health Organization declared the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on March 11, jolting Natalie Aguilera into plans for the Native American Health Center in Oakland, California, to prepare and respond. A few weeks later, as the global health crisis was spiraling across the United States, Aguilera started the Maxwell School’s Online Executive MPA program
May 20, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Student Experience

Gray named vice president at Raytheon Intelligence & Space

In his new role, Tracey Gray ’02 M.P.A. is responsible for brand communications, public relations, digital media, employee communications and public affairs. His work helps support the company’s work in advanced sensors, training, and cyber and software solutions.

May 6, 2020

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Hackbarth promoted to director at the American Security Project

In this new role, Alexandra Hackbarth ’15 M.P.A./M.A. (IR), will take on additional leadership tasks while continuing her research on how climate change affects U.S. national security interests around the world.
April 30, 2020

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Caperton elected to APIA Scholars Board

Julie Caperton ’92 B.A. (Hist), who is also head of wealth client solutions for wealth and investment management at Wells Fargo, will help lead APIA Scholars as they seek to ensure all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are able to access higher education regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or financial means.

April 28, 2020

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Davis moves to Seneca County Industrial Development Agency

Sarah Davis ’16 MPA was named the executive director of the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency (SENIDA). SENIDA is a public benefit corporation that works with site selectors, CEOs, and local business owners to build partnerships for the benefit of employers and those who live in Seneca County.
April 28, 2020

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Gooden named dean at Virginia Commonwealth University

Susan Gooden '95 named dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.
April 28, 2020

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Monde-Anumihe featured in Guardian Woman

Chinenye Monde-Anumihe ’13 BA (IR) was recently featured in Guardian Woman, in a Q&A highlighting her efforts to bring international relations and human rights work together with business and development.
April 21, 2020

See related: Human Rights, International Affairs

Bouran named CEO of International Media Investments

Nart Bouran ’89 B.A. (IR) has been appointed the chief executive officer for International Media Investments, a private investment company. In this new role, Bouran will lead IMI’s efforts to increase its portfolio overseas.

April 15, 2020

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Executive Education alums discuss open data in transportation field in Vox article

Oleksiy Anokhin '17 EMPA/EMIR/CAS (conflict resolution and leadership/inter & non-govern orgs) and Anton Volov '15 EMPA/CAS (conflict resolution and leadership/inter & non-govern orgs) co-authored piece, "Traffic Accidents, Routes, Fines: Big Data in the Transport Section,"
April 15, 2020

See related: Infrastructure, Ukraine, United States

Alumnus’s undergraduate scholarship gift serves as Mother’s Day honor

A bequest arrangement made by Maxwell School alumnus Jonathan R. Hancock ’95 MA (Geog) will honor his mother while providing scholarship assistance to undergraduates in select Maxwell disciplines, who demonstrate an interest in bettering the Syracuse and Central New York region. The bequest commitment, originally formalized on Mother’s Day 2019, is being announced to highlight this year’s occasion of that holiday.
April 15, 2020

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