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🏆 The Maxwell School is once again ranked the #1 public affairs school by @usnews.com!
“We are honored to be recognized for our work by peers at institutions of higher education dedicated to public service,” says Dean David Van Slyke. #BestGradSchools
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“We are honored to be recognized for our work by peers at institutions of higher education dedicated to public service,” says Dean David Van Slyke. #BestGradSchools
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Elise Christopher ’25 BA (Anth) spent the summer and fall at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, supporting work that preserves and shares African American and diaspora histories.
She says the experience inspired her future path in the museum field.
She says the experience inspired her future path in the museum field.
Internship Offers Up-Close View of Culture, History and Engagement
Internship Offers Up-Close View of Culture, History and Engagement
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November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Elise Christopher ’25 BA (Anth) spent the summer and fall at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, supporting work that preserves and shares African American and diaspora histories.
She says the experience inspired her future path in the museum field.
She says the experience inspired her future path in the museum field.
During his Council of Europe internship, Alejandro Parra ’24 BS PH/’25 MPH worked on public health policy and heard President Zelenskyy speak at a landmark tribunal on accountability for Russia’s invasion—an unforgettable moment.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LZ83hc
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LZ83hc
Public Health Alumnus Says Syracuse Provided ‘A Road Map to Continue to Learn’
Public Health Alumnus Says Syracuse Provided ‘A Road Map to Continue to Learn’
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November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
During his Council of Europe internship, Alejandro Parra ’24 BS PH/’25 MPH worked on public health policy and heard President Zelenskyy speak at a landmark tribunal on accountability for Russia’s invasion—an unforgettable moment.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LZ83hc
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LZ83hc
On Mongolia’s plan to move its capital from the overcrowded Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorum, Natalie Koch, professor of geography and the environment, says:
“Buildings on a blank slate, it's a lovely image, but it doesn't solve any of those bigger structural issues in a state.” https://bit.ly/4phJYQY
“Buildings on a blank slate, it's a lovely image, but it doesn't solve any of those bigger structural issues in a state.” https://bit.ly/4phJYQY
IN FOCUS: The dreams and perils of moving capitals in a changing Asia
Across Asia, some countries are betting that a new capital can solve old problems. But history shows that capitals rarely move as neatly as their planners imagine, experts say.
www.channelnewsasia.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
On Mongolia’s plan to move its capital from the overcrowded Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorum, Natalie Koch, professor of geography and the environment, says:
“Buildings on a blank slate, it's a lovely image, but it doesn't solve any of those bigger structural issues in a state.” https://bit.ly/4phJYQY
“Buildings on a blank slate, it's a lovely image, but it doesn't solve any of those bigger structural issues in a state.” https://bit.ly/4phJYQY
Associate professor of economics Ryan Monarch explains how import prices affect consumers.
“Sometimes import prices will be something that is moving overall inflation numbers around.” https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/11/17/government-import-export-data-can-show-impact-of-trumps-tariffs
“Sometimes import prices will be something that is moving overall inflation numbers around.” https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/11/17/government-import-export-data-can-show-impact-of-trumps-tariffs
What import and export data can tell us about the impact of Trump's tariffs
The shutdown could still result in a delayed data release.
www.marketplace.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Associate professor of economics Ryan Monarch explains how import prices affect consumers.
“Sometimes import prices will be something that is moving overall inflation numbers around.” https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/11/17/government-import-export-data-can-show-impact-of-trumps-tariffs
“Sometimes import prices will be something that is moving overall inflation numbers around.” https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/11/17/government-import-export-data-can-show-impact-of-trumps-tariffs
With Trump and Mamdani set to meet, Grant Reeher, professor of political science, says:
“Look for the outcome of that meeting to be something to the effect of, ‘I think I can work with (him) — but we will see how it goes and I’m hopeful'." https://bit.ly/49tH4Eg
“Look for the outcome of that meeting to be something to the effect of, ‘I think I can work with (him) — but we will see how it goes and I’m hopeful'." https://bit.ly/49tH4Eg
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November 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
With Trump and Mamdani set to meet, Grant Reeher, professor of political science, says:
“Look for the outcome of that meeting to be something to the effect of, ‘I think I can work with (him) — but we will see how it goes and I’m hopeful'." https://bit.ly/49tH4Eg
“Look for the outcome of that meeting to be something to the effect of, ‘I think I can work with (him) — but we will see how it goes and I’m hopeful'." https://bit.ly/49tH4Eg
Yingyi Ma, professor of sociology, said several factors could be behind the trend showing a drop in the number of Chinese students studying in the U.S., including the rise of “intra-Asia migration”. https://bit.ly/3McacpL
Chinese student numbers in US fall as gap with Indian scholars widens: report
IIE survey shows four per cent decrease from previous year amid anxiety over Trump administration’s policies aimed at international students.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Yingyi Ma, professor of sociology, said several factors could be behind the trend showing a drop in the number of Chinese students studying in the U.S., including the rise of “intra-Asia migration”. https://bit.ly/3McacpL
More than 20 Maxwell faculty, graduate students and staff attended @appam.bsky.social #2025APPAM in Seattle! 🍊
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
More than 20 Maxwell faculty, graduate students and staff attended @appam.bsky.social #2025APPAM in Seattle! 🍊
Catherine Faruolo ’23 MPH is using wastewater surveillance to detect pathogens before outbreaks occur. She was selected for the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship with the Washington State Department of Health in Seattle.
MPH Alumna Awarded Prestigious Applied Epidemiology Fellowship in Seattle
MPH Alumna Awarded Prestigious Applied Epidemiology Fellowship in Seattle
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November 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Catherine Faruolo ’23 MPH is using wastewater surveillance to detect pathogens before outbreaks occur. She was selected for the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship with the Washington State Department of Health in Seattle.
🌍 Virtual reality meets economic reality.
Students in Andrew Jonelis’ Economics of Emerging Markets course use VR to explore daily life in emerging economies and see the forces shaping development.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/43BeZat
Students in Andrew Jonelis’ Economics of Emerging Markets course use VR to explore daily life in emerging economies and see the forces shaping development.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/43BeZat
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🌍 Virtual reality meets economic reality.
Students in Andrew Jonelis’ Economics of Emerging Markets course use VR to explore daily life in emerging economies and see the forces shaping development.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/43BeZat
Students in Andrew Jonelis’ Economics of Emerging Markets course use VR to explore daily life in emerging economies and see the forces shaping development.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/43BeZat
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Final day at #2025APPAM! CPR faculty and graduate students are presenting and discussing research on AI in government, administrative burdens in social programs, electric vehicle innovation, and sugar tax policy.
Check out this morning's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Check out this morning's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Final day at #2025APPAM! CPR faculty and graduate students are presenting and discussing research on AI in government, administrative burdens in social programs, electric vehicle innovation, and sugar tax policy.
Check out this morning's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Check out this morning's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
“This fellowship has shifted my perspective on a lot,” says Jamea Candy Johnson ’25 MPH.
She joins Maxwell students Tommy DaSilva, Darla Hobbs and Sabrina Lussier as 2024–26 Lender Fellows researching redlining’s ongoing impact in Syracuse.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4oHVF3R
She joins Maxwell students Tommy DaSilva, Darla Hobbs and Sabrina Lussier as 2024–26 Lender Fellows researching redlining’s ongoing impact in Syracuse.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4oHVF3R
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“This fellowship has shifted my perspective on a lot,” says Jamea Candy Johnson ’25 MPH.
She joins Maxwell students Tommy DaSilva, Darla Hobbs and Sabrina Lussier as 2024–26 Lender Fellows researching redlining’s ongoing impact in Syracuse.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4oHVF3R
She joins Maxwell students Tommy DaSilva, Darla Hobbs and Sabrina Lussier as 2024–26 Lender Fellows researching redlining’s ongoing impact in Syracuse.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4oHVF3R
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More from #2025APPAM! CPR faculty and graduate students are participating in sessions on policy topics including social support for older adults, food insecurity, and SNAP work requirements.
Check out this afternoon's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Check out this afternoon's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
More from #2025APPAM! CPR faculty and graduate students are participating in sessions on policy topics including social support for older adults, food insecurity, and SNAP work requirements.
Check out this afternoon's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Check out this afternoon's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
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CPR is back at #2025APPAM for Day 2! Our faculty and grads are presenting and discussing research on nonprofit sector trends, safety net participation, hurricane evacuation policies, AI in the public sector, and tax policy. Explore this morning's sessions 👇 @appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
CPR is back at #2025APPAM for Day 2! Our faculty and grads are presenting and discussing research on nonprofit sector trends, safety net participation, hurricane evacuation policies, AI in the public sector, and tax policy. Explore this morning's sessions 👇 @appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
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Day 1 at #2025APPAM continues! CPR faculty and graduate students are chairing panels and presenting research on children's health, mental health policy, and education.
Explore this afternoon's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Explore this afternoon's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Day 1 at #2025APPAM continues! CPR faculty and graduate students are chairing panels and presenting research on children's health, mental health policy, and education.
Explore this afternoon's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Explore this afternoon's sessions 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Maxwell faculty explored what happens when politics and policy merge into one “Big Beautiful Bill.” Leonard Burman, Colleen Heflin and Brynt Parmeter joined Chris Faricy for a deep dive into democracy in practice.
Maxwell Experts Unpack the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Maxwell Experts Unpack the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
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November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Maxwell faculty explored what happens when politics and policy merge into one “Big Beautiful Bill.” Leonard Burman, Colleen Heflin and Brynt Parmeter joined Chris Faricy for a deep dive into democracy in practice.
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Next up at #2025APPAM! CPR affiliates are presenting research on 2Gen pilot programs, adaptive policymaking, and food insecurity. Check out these sessions happening today!
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Next up at #2025APPAM! CPR affiliates are presenting research on 2Gen pilot programs, adaptive policymaking, and food insecurity. Check out these sessions happening today!
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
🙌 Plenty of opportunities to engage with Maxwell experts at #2025APPAM today!
Day 1 at #2025APPAM kicks off! CPR faculty and graduate students are presenting their work on maternal and infant health, crime deterrence, food insecurity, SNAP, and teacher shortages. Check out the morning lineup 👇
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
@appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🙌 Plenty of opportunities to engage with Maxwell experts at #2025APPAM today!
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To all who served, we thank you. Your courage and sacrifice are never forgotten.
#VeteransDay #BestPlaceforVeterans 🍊
#VeteransDay #BestPlaceforVeterans 🍊
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
To all who served, we thank you. Your courage and sacrifice are never forgotten.
#VeteransDay #BestPlaceforVeterans 🍊
#VeteransDay #BestPlaceforVeterans 🍊
📅 JOIN US ON THURSDAY, NOV. 6 at NOON: The State of Democracy Lecture Series will host a virtual panel discussion on “The Political Causes and Policy Consequences of the One Big Beautiful Bill.”
🔗More info/register: maxwell.syr.edu/stateofdemocracy
🔗More info/register: maxwell.syr.edu/stateofdemocracy
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
📅 JOIN US ON THURSDAY, NOV. 6 at NOON: The State of Democracy Lecture Series will host a virtual panel discussion on “The Political Causes and Policy Consequences of the One Big Beautiful Bill.”
🔗More info/register: maxwell.syr.edu/stateofdemocracy
🔗More info/register: maxwell.syr.edu/stateofdemocracy
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"Alternative” high schools meant to help struggling students often function as dumping grounds with limited resources and severe inequities. New @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR policy brief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/512/
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"Alternative” high schools meant to help struggling students often function as dumping grounds with limited resources and severe inequities. New @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR policy brief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/512/
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NYC folks interested in Ukraine, Russia, & human rights law. Very excited about this special Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs @maxwellsu.bsky.social event Monday November 10 at 6 pm. Featuring Judge Ioannis Ktistakis of the ECHR.
Register at link. In person.
www.maxwell.syr.edu/events/2025/...
Register at link. In person.
www.maxwell.syr.edu/events/2025/...
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NYC folks interested in Ukraine, Russia, & human rights law. Very excited about this special Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs @maxwellsu.bsky.social event Monday November 10 at 6 pm. Featuring Judge Ioannis Ktistakis of the ECHR.
Register at link. In person.
www.maxwell.syr.edu/events/2025/...
Register at link. In person.
www.maxwell.syr.edu/events/2025/...
🎃 Happy Halloween from the Maxwell School! 👻
October 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween from the Maxwell School! 👻
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@maxwellsu.bsky.social is offering a new AI Minor at @syracuseu.bsky.social, co-led by our own Baobao Zhang with colleagues from all over campus: news.syr.edu/2025/10/27/n...
New AI Policy Minor to Grapple With Analytical, Ethical Questions
Taught by a team of faculty experts, the minor is offered to undergraduates from across the University starting this academic year.
news.syr.edu
October 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
@maxwellsu.bsky.social is offering a new AI Minor at @syracuseu.bsky.social, co-led by our own Baobao Zhang with colleagues from all over campus: news.syr.edu/2025/10/27/n...
LISTEN: Professor @kbuzard7.bsky.social explores the power of multilateralism on today's episode of the Academic Minute 👉 bit.ly/4nONTE5
Trade wars aren't new—they're history repeating itself. My research on @AcademicMinute explores how early 1900s trade policy relates to what we're seeing today. Tune in Thursday, Oct. 30 or listen online: academicminute.org @SyracuseU @MaxwellSchool
The Academic Minute
Astronomy to Zoology
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October 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
LISTEN: Professor @kbuzard7.bsky.social explores the power of multilateralism on today's episode of the Academic Minute 👉 bit.ly/4nONTE5
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Nearly 9 in 10 people have concerns about calling #988 for a mental health crisis, and many are based on misconceptions. Learn more in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR policy brief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/511/ #MentalHealth #CrisisResponse
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Nearly 9 in 10 people have concerns about calling #988 for a mental health crisis, and many are based on misconceptions. Learn more in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR policy brief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/511/ #MentalHealth #CrisisResponse