Jake Herrle earned an executive master’s in international relations and a certificate of advanced study in leadership of international and non-governmental organizations from Maxwell, while also engaged in communications studies at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. 

The way the administration has framed its raids is an attempt to shape public perception by driving the narrative that “immigrants are criminals” who “don’t belong in the United States,” says Shana Gadarian, Merle Goldberg Fabian Professor of Excellence in Citizenship and Critical Thinking.

Prema Kurien, professor of sociology, examines the political mobilization strategies of people of South Asian and Indian descent in the United States. She also traces how immigrants reshape the host society, both conforming to aspects of that society while also transforming it to meet their unique needs. (Oxford University Press, 2025)

This Maxwell X Lab study uses a randomized controlled trial to examine which email format is the more salient option when recruiting for a teacher training program designed for diverse, underrepresented students. Published in the Journal of Behavioral Administration.

William Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, says the flights are possible because of Trump’s emergency declaration at the border. “In doing so, he evoked a series of statutes under something called the National Securities Act. Gives him additional authorities beyond his everyday authorities,” he says.

Through Service to Service, it will connect veterans and military families with educational opportunities and post-graduate careers in public service.

The organization promotes academic collaboration, research and dialogue in the field of economics. 

Amy Lutz, associate professor of sociology, and co-authors, two Maxwell alumni, focus on remote and essential workers in Central New York, exploring the evolving demands on mothers as well as public policies that may have hindered their ability to balance work and caregiving. Published by University of Massachusetts Press.

In the U.S., the most common source of developmental disability is fetal alcohol exposure, which can be prevented during pregnancy. Yet supports for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their families are few and far between, writes Sarah Hamersma, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.

Professor of Sociology Andrew London and his co-author examine whether having a sibling and/or a parent on active duty in the military is associated with suicidality among 12- to 17-year-old adolescent girls and boys in the United States. Published in Military Medicine.

Co-authored by Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment, this study's framework generates storylines with the potential to advance transformative policies and new pathways towards climate-just futures. Published in Nature Cities.

Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment, and co-authors argue that recognizing and acknowledging historical foundations, academic and grassroots contributions for climate justice is the first step towards achieving justice in mitigation and adaptation. Published in Nature Climate Change.

The associate professor of political science is part of a three-person team that will investigate the conditions that make international refugee law effective.

“There’s so much more on the table in terms of the overall portfolios of some of these organizations,” says Gladys McCormick, Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations.

In this study, Assistant Professor of Sociology Haowei Wang and co-authors investigate how the experience of speech problems before age 16 are associated with the risk of dementia among older adults aged 50 and older. Published in Innovation in Aging.

“What happens to U.S. trade policy in the end might not finally matter so much for India’s exports. India’s own policies and institutions might be the real binding constraints,” says Devashish Mitra, Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor of Global Affairs.

Andrea-Rose Oates, a policy studies major, was selected as one of the award winners. The Unsung Hero Award is given to community members, students, faculty and staff who have made a positive impact on the lives of others but are not widely recognized for their contributions. 

“Because there's some evolutionary benefit in groups, I think one of the ways that politicians are quite effective at making people fearful is to make them fearful of groups that are different than themselves,” says Shana Gadarian, professor of political science and associate dean for research.

The prestigious professional association promotes research, education and practice of international studies.