Maxwell School News and Faculty Media, Opinion and Analysis

David Bennett Knows America

Probably no one knows American history like David H. Bennett. He’s been teaching it at Maxwell for more than 50 years.

Though retired, he will teach his recent-history course one last time this fall.

. . . Because David Bennett sees history being made before our very eyes.

June 21, 2020

Bell joins Rivian as director of regulatory affairs

Rivian, an American automaker and technology company that produces emissions-free electric adventure vehicles, has named Nancy E. Bell '94 J.D./M.A. (IR)/'96 Ph.D. (PSc) as it's new director of regulatory affairs.

June 20, 2020

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Three members of Maxwell School faculty earn promotion

At their year-end meeting in early May, the Syracuse University Board of Trustees approved promotions for three Maxwell School members.

June 18, 2020

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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 21^st-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

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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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