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In Memoriam: Assistant Professor Peter E. Howe Remembered

The Syracuse native began his academic career after serving in the U.S. Army in Germany and 17 years of service at Miller Brewing Co. in Volney, N.Y
January 4, 2017

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Current MPA class includes two Robertson Fellows

Two MPA/IR students represent the newest cohort of Robertson Fellows. Maxwell is one of five graduate schools to receive funding for the Fellows Program from the Robertson Foundation for Government. Each year, Maxwell identifies two high-performing U.S. graduate students to receive grants providing full tuition for two years of study, a living stipend and health insurance, and assistance in finding a summer internship.
December 20, 2016

Maxwell seniors among honored Remembrance Scholars

In total, 35 Syracuse University students were celebrated at a convocation, memorializing those lost in the bombing of Pan Am 103. The Remembrance Scholarships are among the most prestigious scholarships awarded by Syracuse University.

December 20, 2016

Veteran receives SoldierStrong scholarship toward Maxwell degree

The SoldierScholarship, which is meant to provide financial aid for post-9/11 veterans who wish to continue their education in public service, recently awarded Jordan Robinson, who served in the Marine Corps for six years prior to becoming a graduate student in the public diplomacy program at Maxwell.

December 20, 2016

Quicken the Sense of Public Duty

Maxwell’s new dean, David M. Van Slyke, takes the Athenian Oath very seriously. And he views the Maxwell School — with all its complexity and plurality and disciplinary cross-currents — as uniquely prepared to uphold it.
December 16, 2016

Sultana co-edits book on global food and water security

The essays, edited by Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography, highlight the links between bio-physical and socio-cultural processes, making connections between local and global scales, and focusing on the everyday practices of eating and drinking, essential for human survival.

December 13, 2016

Maxwell students, faculty, alumni featured in story on Standing Rock

“It’s a significant victory, but it’s temporary,” cautions Phil Arnold, who serves as associate professor and chair of religion in the College of Arts and Sciences, about the delay of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) construction. "An Environmental Impact Statement hasn’t been done yet for the DAPL. Drillers may wait for President-elect Donald Trump, whose interests are aligned with fossil fuel development, to take office in January and reverse the decision.”

December 13, 2016

MacPherson '16 BA (IR) earns first-team Academic All-America® honors

To be eligible for Academic All-America® honors, student-athletes must be a starter or key reserve, achieve sophomore standing at their current school, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.3 and be nominated by his/her sports information director. Maxwell alumnus Cameron MacPherson '16 B.A. (IR) is one of the honorees.

December 7, 2016

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