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Mitra recommends AEZ model for India's economy in Economic Times

May 20, 2020

Reeher quoted in The Hill article on increasing polarization, COVID-19

The polarization of American life had been going on for years before Trump was even a political figure, says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. But, "what is different now [the COVID-19 pandemic], and what gives this a sharper edge is the fact that emotions are running so high."

May 19, 2020

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

Gadarian research on partisanship, COVID-19 cited in LA Times, Slate

75% of Democrats and 53% of Republicans said they wore masks in public, finds a study conducted by Shana Gadarian, associate professor of political science, and her colleagues.

May 19, 2020

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

Rothbart recommends a new GI Bill for COVID-19 workers in The Hill

"This will help veterans of the COVID-19 crisis recover from their combat and will reflect well on how we treat our battle-tested heroes," writes Michah Rothbart, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, about the need for a new GI Bill.

May 18, 2020

See related: COVID-19, United States, Veterans

Nabatchi quoted in Washington Post article on American bureaucracy

"Every candidate has campaigned on a bureaucracy-bashing theme," says Tina Nabatchi, Joseph A. Strasser Endowed Professor in Public Administration. "That message has gotten through to affect people’s confidence in government."

May 18, 2020

See related: Government, United States

Castro named McClure Professor of Teaching Excellence

A. Peter Castro, professor of anthropology, has been named a Robert D. McClure Professor of Teaching Excellence. The McClure Professorship is awarded to members of the Maxwell faculty in recognition of their dedication to teaching lower-division, interdisciplinary courses for undergraduates

May 15, 2020

See related: Promotions & Appointments

Dean Van Slyke appointed by US Secretary of Defense to Defense Business Board task force

"Having the opportunity to study, deliberate, and formulate best business practices for running the largest government agency in the world with a group of talented CEOs and committed public servants will advance my own thinking and the expertise I bring to my students in the classroom," says Maxwell Dean David M. Van Slyke about his appointment.

May 15, 2020

See related: Promotions & Appointments

Harrington Meyer quoted in NY Times piece on grandparenting, COVID-19

May 14, 2020

See related: Child & Elder Care, COVID-19, United States

Maxwell faculty and students honored with 2020 One University awards

Syracuse University announced its 2020 One University Awards, honoring members of the University community for their scholarship, teaching, academic achievement, leadership and service. The following Maxwell faculty member and students were among the honorees:

May 14, 2020

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Senior Kara Foley wins top undergraduate research prize

Kara Foley, a senior majoring in international relations and policy studies, won the Maxwell School’s annual Ben and Marcia Baldanza Prize for top undergraduate research paper, as part of the School’s annual efforts to recognize exemplary undergraduate research.

May 13, 2020

See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience

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