Maxwell School News and Commentary
Mitra Discusses India's Job Crisis in Bloomberg Article
Devashish Mitra, Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor of Global Affairs, says India Prime Minister Narendra Modi hasn't been able to live up to his jobs promises due to stagnating exports, the slow implementation of labor reforms and insufficient education and training for new workers.
See related: Economic Policy, Government, India, Labor
Robertson Fellows Bring Extensive Travel Experience and a Shared Interest in Public Service
Julia Liebell-McLean and Mael-Sanh Perrier are seeking dual master’s degrees in public administration and international relations.
See related: Academic Scholarships, Awards & Honors, Giving, Student Experience
Landes Talks to Spectrum News About His Study on Mortality Rates of People With Disabilities
“It doesn’t matter your age or your gender or your race, or your level of education, or your income or your health status,” says Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology. “If you’re disabled, you’re about two times more likely to die than a non-disabled person.”
See related: Disability, Longevity, United States
Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Institute Creates Connections in CNY and Abroad
The 25 Mandela Washington Fellows who took part in the institute at Maxwell are deeply involved in improving their homelands by addressing issues such as peacebuilding, poverty, economic development and hunger. While in Syracuse, these young leaders learned there are challenges in America as well.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Student Experience
Maxwell Welcomes New Faculty for 2024-25
The Maxwell School welcomes several new faculty members for the start of the 2024-25 academic year.
See related: Promotions & Appointments
Farhana Sultana Delivers Keynote for Film Series During London’s Climate Action Week
The Maxwell School professor talked about the effects of climate change and importance of geographical knowledge during her remarks for the Voices from the Global South series.
See related: Awards & Honors, Climate Change, South Asia
Dean Van Slyke Visits India to Celebrate Maxwell’s Centennial, Its Partnerships and Its Alumni
Dean David M. Van Slyke met with alumni, partners and dignitaries including India's minister of education, Shri Dharmendra Predhan, during a recent visit that celebrated the Maxwell School's centennial and its 70-plus year partnership with the country.
See related: Centennial, India, School History
Reeher Weighs In on Biden’s Involvement in Harris’s Campaign in Newsweek Article
“I think it's risky,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. “Many Democrats and others got excited about the Harris campaign precisely because it wasn't a Biden campaign.”
See related: U.S. Elections, United States
Selina Gallo-Cruz Honored as O’Hanley Faculty Scholar
The associate professor of sociology researches global conflict, policy change and social movements.
See related: Awards & Honors, Giving, Promotions & Appointments
The Transformation of the Republican Party
Jeffrey Stonecash, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science, has written a new book, “The Transformation of the Republican Party” (Lynne Reinner, 2024), that offers a historical analysis exploring the evolution of the Republican Party.
See related: Political Parties, United States