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Reeher Discusses Rep. Katko's Retirement With The Hill, WRVO

Rep. John Katko (R-NY 24th District) announced his retirement last week, creating an opportunity for Democrats to pick up a seat. But some experts warn that nominating someone who is too far to the left could turn off moderate voters, such as those who voted for both Biden and Katko in 2020.

January 20, 2022

Gadarian Quoted in Newsweek Article on Feds Financing Bridge Repair

Professor Shana Kushner Gadarian says that the federal government must ensure that a community's residents understand that the infrastructure improvements came from Washington and not locally or from the state.

January 19, 2022

See related: Federal, Infrastructure, United States

Gadarian Discusses Forthcoming Book on Politics, COVID With Raw Story

Professor Shana Kushner Gadarian is the co-author of the forthcoming "Pandemic Politics: How COVID-19 Exposed the Depth of American Polarization" (Princeton University Press).

January 13, 2022

Reeher Weighs in on Gov. Hochul's 2022 Strategy in Spectrum News Piece

“What I see her doing right now is pushing restrictions and regulations about as far as they can be pushed given the appetite of the people for them at this point,” says Professor Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.

January 4, 2022

See related: COVID-19, New York State, State & Local

O'Keefe Talks to The Guardian About SpaceX's Latest Venture

The first orbital test launch of the largest and most powerful rocket ship ever to leave Earth—SpaceX’s towering Starship, from its Starbase headquarters in Texas—is seen by many as a pathway back to the moon for the first time in half a century.

January 4, 2022

See related: Space Exploration, United States

Tracking COVID’s Toll

Pandemic research by Maxwell faculty and students is shaping policy and perception on everything from aging to opioid addiction.

December 21, 2021

Lambright Discusses How NASA Administrators Transfer Power on Federal News Network

Professor Harry Lambright recently penned a report which draws on insights from recent and past NASA administrators to chart how leaders have passed the torch toward enabling machine and human space exploration of Mars, and its long-term impact on strategic priorities for the space program.

December 9, 2021

Reeher Quoted in The Hill on Anti-Elitism, Public Distrust

Professor Grant Reeher is included in The Hill article, "The Memo: Elites' misdeeds fuel public distrust."

December 7, 2021

Gadarian Speaks to Christian Science Monitor About Partisan Patterns, COVID Behaviors

Professor Shana Gadarian shared her research on pandemic behaviors such as mask-wearing, social distancing and a willingness to be vaccinated.

December 2, 2021

O'Keefe Quoted in BBC Article on the Need for New Spacesuits

University Professor Sean O'Keefe is quoted in the BBC article, "Upcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits."

November 29, 2021

Reeher Weighs in on Onondaga County Reapportionment Process on WAER

Listen to the full interview, "SU Political Science Prof. Questions Whether Onondaga County Democrats Could Have Made Gains In Redrawn District Maps," on WAER.

November 23, 2021

See related: New York State, State & Local

Hammond, Reeher Op-Ed on Redistricting NY Published on Syracuse.com

"Redistricting NY: It’s more than drawing lines on a map," authored by Timur Hammond, assistant professor of geography and the environment, and Grant Reeher, professor of political science, was published on Syracuse.com.

November 12, 2021

Reeher Quoted in CNY Central Article on Voters, Marijuana Dispensaries

Professor Grant Reeher is included in the CNY Central article, "Some CNY voters will decide whether or not marijuana dispensaries can set up shop."

November 2, 2021

Faricy Discusses Syracuse Mayoral Race With CNY Central

Christopher Faricy, associate professor of political science, is included in the CNY Central article, "Election Day is Tuesday, here's what's at stake in the marquee race to lead Syracuse."

November 2, 2021

Maxwell supports local government at ICMA conference

Student, faculty and alumni participation at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference in early October highlights the Maxwell School's continued and strengthened focus on training for and collaborating with state and local governments.

October 27, 2021

See related: State & Local

Grant Reeher Discusses Inflation and Supply Disruption in Washington Examiner

Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in the Washington Examiner article, "Why is White House painting inflation and supply disruption as minor problems?"

October 21, 2021

See related: Economic Policy, Trade, United States

Syracuse Mayoral Candidates to Debate on Campbell Conversations

Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, will moderate a debate between Syracuse's mayoral candidates: incumbent Ben Walsh, an independent who is running on the Independence Party line, the Democratic Party nominee Khalid Bey, and the Republican nominee, Janet Burman.

October 20, 2021

See related: Elections, New York State, State & Local

Grant Reeher Quoted in Newsweek on Retiring Congress Members

Representative Mike Doyle, a Pennsylvania Democrat, and Representative David Price, a North Carolina Democrat, announced that they would not seek reelection. Professor Grant Reeher expects each seat to remain blue.

October 19, 2021

See related: Congress, Government, United States

Johannes Himmelreich Named to Syracuse Surveillance Technology Work Group

Himmelreich, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, is one of five community members named to the group that Syracuse Mayor Walsh says will ensure “surveillance tools are implemented in a safe and well-governed way.”

October 11, 2021

In Governing, Gadarian Discusses Vaccines' Polarizing Effect

From the very start of the pandemic, people’s willingness to change their behavior—for instance, by washing their hands more or staying home—has been determined more by partisanship than any other factor, including age, race or geography, says Gadarian, professor and chair of political science.

October 8, 2021

See related: COVID-19, Political Parties, United States

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