Maxwell School News and Commentary
Ethnic Church meets Mega Church: Indian American Christianity in Motion
China’s Governance Puzzle: Enabling Transparency and Participation in a Single-Party State
Elizabeth Cohen corrects Trump on diversity lottery in PolitiFact
"Individuals make decisions to apply for any visa, including but not limited to the diversity lottery visa. The decision is a difficult one, as is the process of receiving the visa," Elizabeth F. Cohen, associate professor of political science, says. "The application and vetting process are also complicated, suggesting that only highly capable and well-prepared individuals will succeed."
Reeher talks taxes, the economy and mid-term elections with The Hill
“No one’s ever lost an election on the deficit or the debt,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. “If the economy continues to rebound more strongly and voters start focusing on what they are getting out of the tax cut, that can be a powerful combination. To me, it’s not clear that we are headed for the [Democratic] tidal wave that some folks are predicting.”
SU Hult Prize winners announced, history major leads winning team
The Hult Prize, known as “the Nobel Prize for student startups,” seeks out game-changing student social enterprises that compete to solve the world’s toughest challenges. Junior history major William Lee Mendes McKnight's Farm to Flame Energy, which aims build more sustainable rural economies by harnessing energy from locally grown crops, qualified to the regional finals.
Corri Zoli participates in UN counterterrorism conference
Corri Zoli, a research assistant professor in the Maxwell School, provided insights on data-driven approaches to understanding terrorism, radicalization and countering violent extremism at two United Nations Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate workshops.
Khalil quoted in Pacific Standard article on Middle East peace process
"Although the U.S. and Israel claim they favor a peaceful settlement and the eventual creation of a Palestinian state through negotiations, their actions ensure that it will not be achieved," says Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history.
Reeher weighs in on Trump, Gillibrand in Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
"When I hear her, I hear consistency. I don't hear opportunism," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science, about Senator Gillibrand's calls for President Trump's resignation following sexual harassment allegations.
Wolf, Arora study on PFL, nursing home costs featured in Journal of Policy Analysis and Management