Purser Weighs in on NY’s Warehouse Worker Protection Act in Syracuse.com Article
Gretchen Purser, associate professor of sociology, was quoted in the Syracuse.com article, "As Amazon grows in Clay, NY lawmakers pass bill targeting e-commerce giant’s production quotas."
See related: Labor, New York State, State & Local
Yinger Discusses the Effects of School District Consolidation in Columbia Missourian Article
John Yinger, Trustee Professor of Economics and Public Administration, was featured in the Columbia Missourian article, "Q&A: The benefits and drawbacks of school district consolidation."
See related: Economic Policy, Education, United States
The Chances of Dying Young Differ Dramatically Across U.S. States
Can service providing NGOs build democracy? Five contingent features
See related: Government, Middle East & North Africa, Non-governmental Organizations
Barkun Speaks to Daily Beast About Conspiracy Theories Targeting Specific People
Professor Emeritus Michael Barkun was quoted in the Daily Beast article, "The Very Alive Woman Conspiracy Nuts Say Died of Monkeypox."
See related: Media & Journalism, United States
Reeher Quoted in Press-Republican Article on NY Election Messaging, Rising Crime Rates
Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in the Press-Republican article, "Crime rates dominate NY election conversation."
See related: Crime & Violence, New York State, State & Local, U.S. Elections
Banks Reviews the Legal Implications of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Hearings on CBS News
William Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, joined CBS News to discuss the legal implications of House select committee hearings on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
See related: Congress, Government, Law, United States
Montez Talks to NPR About the Link Between Politics and Health
University Professor Jennifer Karas Montez was interviewed on NPR about the link between politics and health.
See related: Longevity, U.S. Health Policy, United States
From the Dean: The Convergence of Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship
In light of the heartbreaking crisis in Ukraine, Dean David M. Van Slyke writes to alumni about the importance of Maxwell’ work to foster engaged citizens who seek to advance civil discourse and improve understanding on a range of national and international issues.
New Books
In this selection of recently published books, faculty explore insurrections in Mexico, the intersection of race and class, the longevity of China's Communist Party, the effect of culture and social context on parenting, the origin of the farmer's address, race and borders in the Colonial Caribbean, and disaster and health
From the Alumni Director: Recognizing Excellence
Jessica Murray, director of alumni relations, reflects on Maxwell’s inaugural Awards of Excellence that brought our community together in Washington, D.C. to celebrate public service in all of its forms and honor our 2022 awardees.
Ukraine Crisis Highlights Varied Humanitarian Response
Lamis Abdelaaty’s research explores how discrimination toward vulnerable people fleeing conflict can have a damaging impact.
See related: Human Rights, Russia, Ukraine
France’s Highest Civilian Honor
Ralph Hockley ’49 was honored with the Legion of Honor, France’s highest civilian accolade.
See related: Awards & Honors
Basketball Legend John Wallace '12 Says Tubman Field Study 'Was an Awesome Experience’
The former NBA player is among the many athletes who participated in the summer course at the Harriet Tubman Home.
See related: New York State, Student Experience
Canada Bound
Student Maggie Sardino has been selected as a recipient of a 2022 award through the Fulbright Canada Mitacs Globalink Program.
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Staying the Course
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‘An Incredible Endeavor’
In Harriet Tubman’s bicentennial year, alumni and faculty reflect on their role preserving her legacy and take stock of new milestones, including a national park designation, a book and the $20 bill.
See related: Archaeology, Civil Rights, New York State, Race & Ethnicity, Student Experience, United States
Paying it Forward
Louise Gartner Birkhead ’52 M.P.A. has made a gift to help ease the financial burden of current and future students.
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Counting Clicks
Researchers in the Maxwell X Lab are gauging the effectiveness of various student recruitment tools.
See related: Education
Executive Education Grads Leave with New Networks, Big Dreams
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