Maxwell School News and Faculty Media, Opinion and Analysis

Hou paper wins joint best research award

Yilin Hou, professor of public administration and international affairs, won a joint best research award from the Deng Ziji Foundation and the Journal of Trade and Finance Economics in China for a co-authored paper published in the journal. The paper provides evidence to advocate for a broad-base property tax in order to capture the capitalized value arising from improved public services.

August 22, 2019

See related: Awards & Honors, China, Taxation

In Memoriam: Remembering Professor Emeritus G. Matthew Bonham

He taught at the University of California, Berkeley and American University before joining the faculty of Syracuse University, where he taught for 25 years.

August 22, 2019

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Maxwell partners with APSIA to host PISA Network training

The Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs partnered with APSIA to host a Public and International Student Advisor (PISA) Workshop for 28 advisors from upstate New York on August 14, 2019.

August 16, 2019

Peer to Peer provides insight into program participants’ experience

Peer to Peer reflects the diverse professional experience and interests of Maxwell’s midcareer professionals, says Margaret E. Lane, Executive Education's assistant director. “Our students are leaders of organizations and agencies from around the globe who are dedicated to public service and have insights to share,” she says. “In sharing their insights, they enrich us all.”

August 8, 2019

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New Maxwell Perspective features climate change research

The recently published edition of Maxwell Perspective — the School’s twice-annual magazine for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and other friends — is now available online. All full-length articles are available as individual webpages in the Maxwell Perspective section of this website.

August 6, 2019

See related: Climate Change

Student veterans prepare for success at Warrior-Scholar Project

Last week, for the fifth year in a row, Syracuse University hosted the esteemed Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), a no-cost academic boot camp for first-year student veterans

July 24, 2019

See related: Student Experience, Veterans

Madonna Harrington Meyer named University Professor

The prestigious distinction—a four-year, renewable appointment—is granted to faculty who excel in their fields and who have made extraordinary scholarly contributions as judged by their peers nationally and internationally. “Professor Harrington Meyer’s work is focused on some of the most persistent, difficult and relevant issues facing our society. Her research and teaching challenge us to think through and find solutions that better our communities,” says Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly.

July 22, 2019

See related: Promotions & Appointments

New Robertson Fellows prepare to tackle international challenges

Three new Robertson Fellows are introduced into the 2019-2020 cohort of incoming public administration and international affairs graduate students to further their careers in international peace, security and development.

July 18, 2019

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Maxwell alum appointed Beverly Hills city clerk

As city clerk, Huma Ahmed '16 E.M.P.A./CAS (Conflict Resolution) will be the community face of the city, working with the city manager and translating the professional language of the city to the people.

June 25, 2019

Nazak Nikakhtar nominated to Commerce post

Nazak Nikakhtar ’02 MA (Econ) has been nominated by President Donald Trump to become Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Security. She currently serves as Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Industry and Analysis), where she is the department’s primary liaison with United States industry and trade associations.