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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.

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research centers generating policy-relevant insight into pressing issues

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departments teaching excellence in social science and public/international affairs

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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.

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Our acclaimed education programs combine the study of human society and relationships with opportunities to address relevant social challenges.

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A signpost that reads "Monday Mile"
Through a restructuring, the center and The Monday Campaigns seek to ensure the vitality and expansion of beloved health programs envisioned by alumnus Sidney “Sid” Lerner.
Rob Rivera holding a video camera
Injured in the line of duty, Rob Rivera ’19 E.M.I.R., says he has been fueled by the University’s support in his transition from the military to running a photography business.
A group of students at the Turkish Embassy
They joined students from 23 colleges and five nations for the 40th annual event at Howard University.

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Our faculty and students are making breakthroughs, connecting with communities and engaging with with the most pressing issues of today. Keep up with everything going on at Maxwell.

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Almost there!


With incredible support, our campaign is going strong. But to meet our campaign goals, we will need to raise the remaining 1% by December 31, 2024 to support campaign priorities from the school’s long-range strategic plan.

$125,000,000campaign goal
2013the year the campaign started
99% Funded
2024the year the campaign will end
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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.

Maxwell's Centennial