Maxwell School News and Commentary

The 2025 International Journal of Islamic Architecture lauded the book for its “evocative storytelling.”

Alumni Cathy Daicoff and Nate Shanok lead the board as chair and vice chair, respectively.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship program at Stanford University. Each Knight-Hennessy scholar receives up to three years of financial support to pursue graduate studies at Stanford while engaging in experiences that prepare them to be visionary, courageous and collaborative leaders who address complex challenges facing the world.

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.

William Burke ’25 B.A. (Geog/ESP) creates digital maps to identify areas at risk for childhood lead poisoning in the City of Syracuse. His research is funded by a SOURCE Bridge Award, supporting faculty-led undergraduate research at Syracuse University.

Being named a Falk College Scholar is the highest academic award conferred by Falk College. In this video and story, the seven 2025 Falk College Scholars discuss their most impactful experiences at Falk College and Syracuse University

The designation is granted by the Board of Trustees to faculty who have achieved exceptionally distinguished stature in their academic specialties.

Maxwell student Abigail Fitzpatrick, received the Wortman Scholarship from the History Department. Funding for the scholarship has been generously provided by Marlene Stein Wortman ’58 B.A. (Hist). Fitzpatrick will use the funding to conduct archival research in Los Angeles for her distinction thesis.

The Maxwell sociologist received an Excellence in Graduate Education Award and an honor from the Center for Disability Resources.

The Public Health Department recently honored several undergraduate and graduate students with department awards. “We seek to be a leader in leveraging public health research and education to create the greatest impact on global health,” says Department Chair and Professor David Larsen.