From the Alumni Director: Celebrating Community
Director of Alumni Relations Jess Murray's spring 2025 letter to alumni and friends.
From the Dean: A Strong and Resilient Community
Dean David M. Van Slyke writes to alumni about the challenges of the changing federal landscape and the importance of public service.
Rose Tardiff: Sparking Innovation With Data, Mapping and More
As the City of Syracuse’s director of neighborhood and business data and evaluation, the Maxwell alumna taps skills she learned in Maxwell’s geography program.
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Alumna Rain Henderson Says Maxwell Shaped an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Consulting firm founder Rain Henderson says her Maxwell education grounded her in “systems thinking, public accountability and cross-sector collaboration.”
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Alumnus Derek Wallace Harnesses the Power of Food for Understanding
As CEO of Golden Fork Media and founder of the children’s book series Kalamata’s Kitchen, he draws on lessons gleaned—and risks taken—as a policy studies major.
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Former Orange Point Guard and Maxwell Alumna ‘Roxi’ Nurse McNabb Still Driving for an Assist
She supports young athletes through her Caris Sports Foundation.
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Alumnus Paulo De Miranda: Maxwell Offered ‘Much More Than a Formal Education’
He co-founded the Brazilian startup DEEP and grew it into a market leader in sustainability impact measurement.
Maxwell Serves as a Catalyst for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Alumni share how Maxwell prepared them to address challenges and innovate for good.
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Guido Pezzarossi Awarded the 2025 Montonna Fund
The fund was created in 1997 with a gift from the honoree’s daughter and Maxwell alumna, the late Mary Lou Williams.
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Maxwell Advisory Board Welcomes New Leadership
Alumni Cathy Daicoff and Nate Shanok lead the board as chair and vice chair, respectively.
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Memorial Fund Honors Remarkable Journalism Career, Supports Students Involved with IDJC
The siblings of alumna Denise Kalette ’68 B.A. (PSc) have created a memorial fund in her honor to support students engaged with the University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship.
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Scott Landes Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Support of Students
The Maxwell sociologist received an Excellence in Graduate Education Award and an honor from the Center for Disability Resources.
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Scott Landes Wins Research Award for Work on Disability and Survey Metrics
The IPUMS award recognizes his co-authored paper on disability status and health survey data.
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Maxwell’s Student-Run History Journal ‘Builds a Vibrant Community’
CHRONOS is celebrating its revival, a milestone anniversary and special recognition from the Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement.
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Bill Coplin Honored for ‘Meaningful Legacy’
The founder of the policy studies program received the Chancellor’s Medal at the recent One University Awards Ceremony.
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Rebekah Lewis to Direct Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health
She will oversee the center’s public health promotion activities and programs.
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Clothing Line That Considers Neurodivergences Takes Top Prize at Lerner Competition
A team of students from across the University won $8,000 at the Social Impact Pitch Competition for their Solace Collective clothing pitch.
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Arctic Training with Canadian Troops Complements International Studies
Graduate student Connor McNeil took part in the three-week exercise as a member of the Vermont Army National Guard.
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Exceptional Alumni Honored with Arents Award
Alumni Paul Greenberg ’65 B.A. (PSc) and Judith “Judy” C. Mower ’80 M.A. (SPsy)/’84 Ph.D. (SPsy) were among a trio honored with the George Arents Award at the Syracuse University Alumni Awards Celebration held on April 4 at the National Veterans Resource Center.
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Ryan Monarch Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research
The assistant professor of economics will make remarks at the Maxwell School Graduate Convocation on Friday, May 9.
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