Autonomous Systems Policy Institute Welcomes WAYMO One to Maxwell
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, showcased one of its all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles equipped with the Waymo Driver—the company's automated driving system.
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It is Time to Stop Using the Washington Group Questions to Measure Disability in US Federal Surveys
Maxwell Celebrates 100 Years With an Evening of Revelry and Awards
Hundreds of faculty, staff and alumni gathered in Syracuse to celebrate the school’s centennial and honor several accomplished individuals.
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In Memoriam: Sharon Murphy Kissel
Kissel—a devoted supporter of Maxwell—passed away on July 21, 2024, at her home in Washington, D.C. She was 76.
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Hranchak Comments on North Korean Troops Being Deployed to Ukraine in Newsweek Article
“North Korean troops in Ukraine would be another confirmation that the Russian war in Ukraine is not a local or regional conflict,” says Tetiana Hranchak, visiting assistant teaching professor in the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs.
See related: Conflict, East Asia, International Affairs, National Security, Russia, Ukraine
James-Christian Blockwood to Lead National Academy of Public Administration
The adjunct professor for Maxwell’s D.C. programs will succeed Terry Gerton as president and chief executive officer.
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Murrett and Taylor Speak with Fox News About North Korea Sending Troops to Russia
“North Korea and Russia signed a joint military assistance agreement last June and they are pursuing cooperation...In terms of what North Korea might get in return, I think the big fear is that Russia would be sharing more advanced nuclear technology, perhaps submarine technology or other conventional weapons technology with North Korea,” says Brian Taylor, professor of political science.
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History Ph.D. Candidate Honored With Guggenheim Scholars Award
Ian Glazman-Schillinger will further his dissertation examining the digital strategies of far-right hate groups since the 1980s.
Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity Associated With Higher Risk of Dementia in Health and Retirement Study
“Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity Is Associated With a Higher Risk of Dementia in the Health and Retirement Study,” co-authored by sociologists Janet Wilmoth and Andrew London, was published in the American Journal of Hypertension.
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Unbreakable Bond Fuels Brothers Luke ’26 and Mark Radel ’28
Political science major Luke Radel finds inspiration from his brother, a sports and exercise science major who was born with Down syndrome.
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Illuminating the Lives of the Pyramid Builders: Egyptologist Mark Lehner at Nov. 1 Phanstiel Lecture
Lehner, a world-renowned Egyptologist, will discuss his discoveries of ancient Egypt during the Phanstiel Lecture, “The People Who Built the Pyramids—How We Know,” on Friday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Howard G. and S. Louise Phanstiel Chair in Leadership.
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How Can We Improve Educational Experiences for Refugee Students in Poland?
Montez Featured in American Prospect Article on State Policies and Differences in Health Outcomes
“You have two states that [we]re the same, were pretty middle-of-the-road in terms of life expectancy, but they take opposite trajectories,” says University Professor Jennifer Karas Montez. Some states, she says, took action to “invest in [the state] population’s overall economic well-being and health. And you had other states that took a...very different approach.”
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AIA Selects Christopher DeCorse as Joukowsky Lecturer
The archaeology professor will give four lectures about his findings on England’s 17th century-involvement in the West African slave trade.
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Reeher Discusses the 2024 Presidential Election With Newsweek, The Mirror
Harris is “is performing better in the national polls versus the battleground states, which tells me she is racking up more support in states where she is already likely to win,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. “That makes sense given the nature of the campaign's central messages and appeals.”
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Under the (neighbor)Hood: Understanding Interactions Among Zoning Regulations
Public Higher Education That Works: One College’s Path to Academic Success and Financial Stability
Mitchel Wallerstein ’72 M.P.A., dean of the Maxwell School from 2003 to 2010, has recently published “Public Higher Education That Works: One College’s Path to Academic Success and Financial Stability” (Teachers College Press, 2024).
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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Provide Diverse Expertise and Perspectives
Two of the fellows, Güler Ünlü of the Republic of Türkiye and Hyeonjee Lee of the Republic of Korea, represent that diversity. They, along with the other select Humphrey Fellows, are spending 10 months at the Maxwell School participating in graduate study, professional development and cultural exchange.
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Author and Happiness Expert Arthur C. Brooks to Give Talk on Oct. 30
He is a Harvard professor and co-author of the New York Times bestseller ‘Build the Life You Want’ with Oprah Winfrey.
See related: Centennial, Mental Health
Behavioural patterns of leaders versus followers in setting local sales tax policy
“Behavioural patterns of leaders versus followers in setting local sales tax policy,” co-authored by Yilin Hou, professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in Fiscal Studies: The Journal of Applied Public Economics.
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