Maxwell School News and Commentary

Filtered by: School News

Flores-Lagunes to study effects of education on obesity, mental health

Alfonso Flores-Lagunes, professor of economics, has received a $169,785 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the effects of educational attainment on obesity and mental health. The award forms part of a three-year project, “Genes, Education, and Gene-Education Interactions in Obesity and Mental Health,” led by Central Michigan University, with CMU’s Vikesh Amin, assistant professor of economics, serving as the principal investigator. The overall project is funded by an NIH Research Project Grant worth $984,812.
September 20, 2018

See related: Grant Awards, Mental Health

Lopoo appointed Advisory Board Professor of Public Policy

Leonard Lopoo has been appointed the Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of Public Policy for his scholarship and service to the Maxwell School.
September 20, 2018

Yaqi Kang '18 BA (Econ/IR) takes community seriously in the snow city

Yaqi Kang recalls her experiences shifting from the tropical climate of her hometown in southeast China to Syracuse, affectionately known as "Snow City" in China.  
September 19, 2018

Nabatchi named Strasser Endowed Professor in Public Administration

Tina Nabatchi, a leading scholar on citizen participation, collaborative governance, and conflict resolution, and on challenges in public administration, has been named the inaugural Joseph A. Strasser Endowed Professor in Public Administration at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
September 18, 2018

A&S, Maxwell welcome advising, career services directors

“They make sure students leverage their liberal arts experience, along with everything else Syracuse has to offer,” says Steven Schaffling, the college’s assistant dean of student success, about the new directors. He adds, “they provide students with the programming, tools and resources they need to compete in today’s knowledge economy."

September 17, 2018

Anthropology student participates in community-based research

Grace E. Gugerty ’19 wasn’t too nervous when she first met the refugee family who she would be learning about over the span of the spring semester. She and an Upstate Medical University medical student were teamed up in the course Refugee Health Advocacy to learn about certain aspects of the family’s life and work with them to find solutions to potential issues surrounding health and well-being.
September 17, 2018

Mary Daly '94 PhD (Econ) appointed president of SF Federal Reserve Bank

"I believe very strongly in the Federal Reserve’s mission and in the important role we play in helping to create strong, stable economic conditions in all corners of the country that allow individuals and businesses to prosper," says Mary C. Daly '94 Ph.D. (Econ).

September 17, 2018

Dustin Brown '01 MPA appointed senior fellow at Volcker Alliance

Dustin Brown appointed as senior fellow at Volcker Alliance, a nonprofit organization established to advance effective management of government to achieve results for citizens.
September 13, 2018

Palmers supporting professional master’s students

University Professor John L. Palmer, a former long-time dean of the school, and his wife, Stephanie G. Palmer, have made a major gift commitment to the Maxwell School that will create an endowed fund supporting Maxwell professional master’s students, with an emphasis on financial aid and career development services. 

September 10, 2018

Maxwell announces new faculty members, program chair

The academic year begins at the Maxwell School with the arrival of several new faculty members. In addition, Renée de Nevers, associate professor of public administration and international affairs (PAIA), is the new chair of the Social Science Doctoral Program.
September 10, 2018

See related: Promotions & Appointments

Explore by:


Communications and Media Relations Office
200 Eggers Hall
MaxComms@syr.edu
315.443.5492