Maxwell School News and Commentary
Maxwell student Maizy Ludden named 2017 Goldwater Scholar
Maizy Ludden, a sophomore majoring in geography, has been named a 2017 Goldwater Scholar. The scholarship is meant to encourage students who intend to pursue research careers in science, mathematics, and engineering.
Shalala '70 PhD (SSc) returns to University of Miami to teach
Hromadžić, Lasch-Quinn receive faculty recognition award
The Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award, which honors faculty who have a significant, positive influence on graduate education at Syracuse University, was awarded to Azra Hromadžić, assistant professor of anthropology, and Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn, professor of history.
Maxwell students win big at New York Business Plan Competition
The annual statewide New York Business Plan Competition offers the largest prizes of any student business competition in the world—a total of $160,000 was awarded at this year’s competition.
Maxwell students receive prestigious Udall Scholarship
Geography students Jade Rhoads and Maizy Ludden were named Udall Scholars. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.
Organization of American States Sec Gen Almagro visits Maxwell, discusses democracy, human rights
During his formal talk with the Maxwell community, Secretary General Luis Almagro Lemes of the Organization of American States spoke of his commitment to the study of public administration and international relations, noting that democracy "demands good governance and strong institutions."
Van Hollen elected to Board of Trustees of the American Institute of Indian Studies
Bybee discusses How Civility Works on PBS's The Open Mind
Keith Bybee, professor of political science, talked about finding common ground in our public discourse, on PBS's public affairs program The Open Mind.
Charles Willie '57 PhD (soc) receives Chancellor's Citation
Charles Willie '57 Ph.D. (soc), former chair of sociology, received the Chancellor’s Citation Lifetime Achievement Award at the One University Awards ceremony.
Burman op-ed on Trump's tax reform plan in Fortune
According to Leonard Burman, professor of public administration and international affairs, "Trump’s 'tax reform plan' isn’t tax reform and it isn’t a plan. To borrow an analogy from the president’s favorite sport, he should take a mulligan and swing again at tax reform after he’s brought on a tax policy team and they’ve had a chance to do their homework."