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Griffiths Weighs in on Texas Seceding from the US in Newsweek Article

Ryan Griffiths, associate professor of political science, was featured in the Newsweek article, "Could Texas Really Secede? Experts Weigh in."

June 22, 2022

See related: Government, United States

Banks Discusses the Third Jan. 6 Committee Hearing on CBS News

William Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, joined CBS News to discuss the third Jan. 6 Committee hearing.

June 22, 2022

Research Paper Co-Authored by Purser, Hennigan Receives Working Class Studies Association Award

“Both Sides of the Paycheck: Recommending Thrift to the Poor in Job Readiness Programs," co-authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Gretchen Purser and Brian Hennigan '13 M.A. (Geog)/'21 Ph.D. (Geog), was awarded the John Russo & Sherry Linkon Award for Published Article or Essay for Academic or General Audiences by the Working-Class Studies Association.

June 22, 2022

Gadarian Quoted in NCPR Story on Rep. Stefanik’s False Claim About Teaching CRT in NY Schools

Shana Gadarian, professor and chair of political science, was quoted in the North Country Public Radio article, "Stefanik says NY schools are forcing a 'radical and racist' agenda on children. The false claim fits a pattern."

June 21, 2022

Drake Talks About Academic Apartheid on FreshEd Podcast

Sean Drake, assistant professor of sociology, was interviewed on the FreshEd podcast about academic apartheid and race and the criminalization of failure in U.S. schools. 
June 21, 2022

Purser Weighs in on NY’s Warehouse Worker Protection Act in Syracuse.com Article

Gretchen Purser, associate professor of sociology, was quoted in the Syracuse.com article, "As Amazon grows in Clay, NY lawmakers pass bill targeting e-commerce giant’s production quotas."

June 21, 2022

Yinger Discusses the Effects of School District Consolidation in Columbia Missourian Article

John Yinger, Trustee Professor of Economics and Public Administration, was featured in the Columbia Missourian article, "Q&A: The benefits and drawbacks of school district consolidation."

June 21, 2022

The Chances of Dying Young Differ Dramatically Across U.S. States

Nader Mehri , Jennifer Karas Montez
This data slice shows state-level differences in rates of death by ages 30, 50 and 65.
June 21, 2022

Barkun Speaks to Daily Beast About Conspiracy Theories Targeting Specific People

Professor Emeritus Michael Barkun was quoted in the Daily Beast article, "The Very Alive Woman Conspiracy Nuts Say Died of Monkeypox."

June 16, 2022

Reeher Quoted in Press-Republican Article on NY Election Messaging, Rising Crime Rates

Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in the Press-Republican article, "Crime rates dominate NY election conversation."

June 16, 2022

Banks Reviews the Legal Implications of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Hearings on CBS News

William Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, joined CBS News to discuss the legal implications of House select committee hearings on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

June 15, 2022

Montez Talks to NPR About the Link Between Politics and Health

University Professor Jennifer Karas Montez was interviewed on NPR about the link between politics and health.

June 15, 2022

From the Dean: The Convergence of Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship

In light of the heartbreaking crisis in Ukraine, Dean David M. Van Slyke writes to alumni about the importance of Maxwell’ work to foster engaged citizens who seek to advance civil discourse and improve understanding on a range of national and international issues.

June 15, 2022

New Books

In this selection of recently published books, faculty explore insurrections in Mexico, the intersection of race and class, the longevity of China's Communist Party, the effect of culture and social context on parenting, the origin of the farmer's address, race and borders in the Colonial Caribbean, and disaster and health  

June 15, 2022

From the Alumni Director: Recognizing Excellence

Jessica Murray, director of alumni relations, reflects on Maxwell’s inaugural Awards of Excellence that brought our community together in Washington, D.C. to celebrate public service in all of its forms and honor our 2022 awardees.

June 15, 2022

Ukraine Crisis Highlights Varied Humanitarian Response

Lamis Abdelaaty’s research explores how discrimination toward vulnerable people fleeing conflict can have a damaging impact.  

June 15, 2022

See related: Human Rights, Russia, Ukraine

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