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Long-time World Bank staffer Valerio will work with Dominican Republic

In her new position, Alexandria Valerio ’93 M.P.A. will lead strategic dialogue with the Dominican government, and manage the program and team by which the World Bank supports development priorities in the Dominican Republic.

June 17, 2020

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Khawaja book focuses on vision of one global humanity

Mahboob A. Khawaja ’81 M.A. (PSc)/’00 Ph.D. (SSc) offers a 21st-century vision of global harmony, transcending what he terms “obsolete systems of global governance, peace, security and conflict resolution,” in his new book titled "One Humanity and the Remaking of Global Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution."

June 16, 2020

See related: International Affairs

Nicholson selected for Next City’s elite Vanguard Program

Jane Nicholson ’04 B.A. (Geog/IR)/’13 M.P.A., a senior planning associate at MRB Group, was selected to participate in Next City’s acclaimed Vanguard program for 2020. Next City is a journalistic nonprofit focused on revitalizing communities and tackling complex urban challenges around the globe.

June 10, 2020

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Brian Kam '16 BA (IR/MES) embarks on new venture in nursing

Brian Kam '16 B.A. (IR/MES) says he is excited to combine his discipline, empathy and compassion with his desire to serve, as he pursues a career in nursing. “I want to step up even more and do the best I can to intervene in a crisis and help drive positive patient outcomes.”

June 9, 2020

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Dean Van Slyke’s June 2 Statement Regarding Protests and Unrest

June 4, 2020

Year One

The Scruggs Scholarship is an example of how Maxwell (and Syracuse University) are working hard to make sure that successful freshmen continue.

June 1, 2020

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Bridging Strengths

With cluster and other prioritized hires, Maxwell is helping the University build research strength on topics that cross disciplines.
June 1, 2020

See related: Aging, Autonomous Systems, Climate Change, Energy, Promotions & Appointments

Student Spotlight: Adrienne Atterberry Receives Chancellor's Citation

Sociology Ph.D. student Adrienne Atterberry received the 2020 Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in Student Research.
May 28, 2020

See related: Awards & Honors

Online EMPA experience converges with pandemic response

The World Health Organization declared the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on March 11, jolting Natalie Aguilera into plans for the Native American Health Center in Oakland, California, to prepare and respond. A few weeks later, as the global health crisis was spiraling across the United States, Aguilera started the Maxwell School’s Online Executive MPA program
May 20, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Student Experience

Castro named McClure Professor of Teaching Excellence

A. Peter Castro, professor of anthropology, has been named a Robert D. McClure Professor of Teaching Excellence. The McClure Professorship is awarded to members of the Maxwell faculty in recognition of their dedication to teaching lower-division, interdisciplinary courses for undergraduates
May 15, 2020

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