EMPA student Katy Quartaro named a 2019 Tillman Scholar
“To be a Tillman Scholar means I get to be a part of an outstanding network of some of the best and brightest future leaders in the country," says E.M.P.A.student Katy Quartaro, after being named a 2019 Tillman Scholar.
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Tenth Decade Fund supports new scholarly projects
The Maxwell School’s Tenth Decade Project provides seed funding for worthy scholarly projects that have the potential to produce significant external research funding and high-impact publications. Since it was created, the Tenth Decade Project has attracted nearly $850,000 in gifts from 267 individual donors, including a lead gift from long-time Maxwell supporters Gerry and Daphna Cramer.
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Reeher quoted in The Hill article on impeachment, polarization
"One of the risks for Democrats in 2020— specially at the presidential level—is that the impeachment process will suck up all the oxygen that otherwise might have been available to make the affirmative case for election," says Professor of Political Science Grant Reeher.
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Ten Maxwell experts to speak at upcoming NASPAA conference
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People with Developmental Disabilities Have Much more Life to Live
This research brief discusses age-at-death mortality patterns for adults with various types of developmental disabilities.
The Art and Craft of Comparison
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Heflin study on adolescent food insecurity, risky behaviors and mental health published in CYSR
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Banks weighs in on impeachment probe in China Daily article
"If the allegations are true, the abuse of power is significant, and many members of Congress will be motivated to conduct impeachment proceedings," says William Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs.
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Faricy reviews the impeachment inquiry on CNY Central
"It’s damning by any account just for the mere fact that he asked a foreign leader to investigate private citizens for potential personal political gain is egregious," says Christopher Faricy, associate professor of political science. "The question, what else is out there that we are not aware of, either with the Ukranian President or even other countries and leaders."
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Reeher discusses NY Dems, support for impeachment in Daily Star
"The more moderate Democrats are recalculating, thinking they have to get on board with this [President Trump's impeachment] or face primaries" from left-leaning insurgents, says Professor of Political Science Grant Reeher. "The facts have also changed" since the Russia investigation, he adds.
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Smith moves to Virginia Tech as associate professor
Prior to joining the faculty at Virginia Tech, Stephanie Smith '09 Ph.D. (PA) was an associate professor at the University of New Mexico. She has also worked in the nonprofit sector in San Francisco and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Vladivostok, Russia, prior to her return to academia.
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Attorney Millman writes debut thriller
Jode Millman ’76 B.A. (Soc) has released a thriller novel titled "The Midnight Call." Millman currently co-hosts and co-produces the Backstage with the Bardavon podcast, a series that invites listeners backstage for conversations with musicians and other performers. When not writing, Millman has worked as a lawyer specializing in copyright, trademark, matrimonial and real estate law.
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Curtin fills new public engagement manager position
In his new position as public engagement manager for the City of Menlo Park, California, Clay Curtin '06 M.P.A. will be responsible for implementing a pilot program to increase community engagement. This role, which was newly created for Curtin, is meant to help unite members of the community and community groups directly with city commissions.
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Maxwell alumna joins CenterState CEO
In her new role, Honora Spillane '09 J.D./M.P.A. will work on CenterState CEO’s business development portfolio. CenterState CEO is a nonprofit based in Syracuse that focuses on connecting businesses across Central and Northern New York.
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Khalil discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in USA Today
"The most the Israelis are willing to offer does not meet the minimum demands of the Palestinians. This includes a viable, independent state with sovereignty over its borders and resources," says Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history.
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PSc PhD students publish op-ed on the Brexit battle in Washington Post
Claire Sigsworth and Nathan Carrington, Ph.D. students in political science, suggest that the overall legitimacy of Britain’s highest court will remain intact.
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Beyond Redistricting and Campaign Finance
This policy brief proposes six ideas beyond gerrymandering and campaign finance reform to help solve polarization.
Harrington Meyer discusses intensive grandparenting in Christian Science Monitor article
"Historically, grandparents have always provided care," says University Professor Madonna Harrington Meyer. "What we’re seeing now is grandparents providing care that looks a lot more like parenting: more hours and more tasks."
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Lovely quoted in McClatchy article on impact of USMCA on auto prices
Mary Lovely, professor of economics, says "the effect of the agreement is going to be swamped by whatever happens next with the economy," about the trade deal.
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SoldierStrong donation to VA hospital to help veterans battling PTSD
A unique arrangement between Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and SoldierStrong has resulted in the donation of a groundbreaking virtual reality system to treat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress. SoldierStrong co-founder Chris Meek '92 B.A. (Econ/PSc)/'18 E.M.P.A. says "it is both clinically effective and it reduces the stigma that many service members feel about seeking treatment for their post-traumatic stress," of the effectiveness of virtual reality treatment.