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Maxwell Executive MPA Student Earns Prestigious Cal-ICMA Ethical Hero Award Maxwell Executive MPA Student Earns Prestigious Cal-ICMA Ethical Hero Award

From the classroom to city hall—and now an Ethical Hero. 🌟

Christine Cordon, executive MPA student and city manager of Westminster, California, has earned the Cal-ICMA Ethical Hero Award.

How Do State Labor Policies Impact Disability for Latino Adults in the U.S.? Latino adults in the United States experience a greater burden of disability than non-Latino White adults. This brief summarizes findings from a study using data from the 2000-2016 American Community…

From 2000 to 2016, the average disability rate among Latinos ages 45-85 in the U.S. was 21.6% in states with the most conservative labor policies vs. 17.6% in states with the most liberal policies. Learn more in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #SULerner #PopHealth brief:

Leading Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War and Prospects for Peace Leading Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War and Prospects for Peace

What would it take to end the war in Ukraine?

Tufts political scientist Oxana Shevel visited the Moynihan Institute to discuss the roots of Russia’s invasion, identity politics and the prospects for peace.

Where Iran's military capabilities stand two days into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against targets across the Middle East after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murr...

“There's certainly more potential of retaliation. Having said that, their military capabilities overall, which were already somewhat degraded just based upon attacks that have taken place in the last several months, have been degraded even further,” says Professor Robert Murrett.

‘My Heart Bleeds’: SWFL Ukrainians mark 4 years of war A large crowd waved Ukrainian flags and held signs at the intersection of U.S. 41 and South Biscayne Drive in North Port to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

The war likely won't end anytime soon, says Professor @bdtaylor-su.bsky.social. “The simple reason is [Russian President] Vladimir Putin is not interested in a deal, he wants to control Ukraine and Ukraine wants to remain free and independent and sovereign. @supolisci.bsky.social

U.S. orders non-essential staff to leave embassy in Beirut as Iran tensions rise The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave its embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran are set to be held in Ge...

“There is a deal within reach. The real question here is whether President Trump wants to negotiate in good faith, whether he wants a deal or if he wants regime change,” says Professor Osamah Khalil.

Mexico says top cartel boss killed as violence engulfs Puerto Vallarta and several states | CBC News Global Affairs Canada has updated its travel advisory for the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta and other parts of the Mexican state of Jalisco following a sudden explosion of violence that includes roa...

“He was a key leader of one of the most violent criminal groups in Mexico,” says Professor Gladys McCormick. “As with the captures or killings of other drug cartel kingpins, we are likely to see violence in response to the sudden power vacuum.”

Robert Rubinstein Receives Distinguished Service Award Robert Rubinstein Receives Distinguished Service Award

Robert A. Rubinstein, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and professor of international relations, received the 2026 Sol Tax Distinguished Service Award from @appliedanthro.bsky.social

The award honors outstanding service in applied anthropology. 🌍

David M. Drucker: All these new independents are making politics more partisan Disenchanted voters are fleeing the Democratic and Republican parties in droves. Their exodus is per...

“They're definitely related,” says Professor Johanna Dunaway. “Probably the biggest reason - I think it's the loss of strong control over who runs in the primary.” @supolisci.bsky.social

Professor Alex Rothenberg discusses his research on the effects of Indonesia's Integrated Development Economic Zones on this episode of "Economics Unpacked." @cprmaxwell.bsky.social

Turning Crisis Into Community: Policy Studies Alumna Feeds Millions Turning Crisis Into Community: Policy Studies Alumna Feeds Millions

From one canceled order to 4 million meals. 🍽️

Jaclinn Tanney ’05 BA (PSt) leads JD Meals and The Migrant Kitchen Initiative, serving thousands daily while creating opportunity for a largely immigrant workforce.

Her Maxwell education helped spark the mission.

Is a dollar vibe shift under way? This episode breaks down how the greenback impacts trade, investment, national security, and the average consumer, as we try to answer the question: is the dollar having a vibe shift?

Is there a vibe shift happening around the dollar? 💵

Professor @danielmcdowell.bsky.social discusses on an episode of the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's Guide to the Global Economy podcast.
@supolisci.bsky.social

Veterans for Public Office Program Opens Applications March 17 for Aspiring Candidates Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs announced that the program formerly known as the Veterans P...

Called to serve, a second time.

Applications open March 17 for Syracuse University's Veterans for Public Office (VPO) program, helping veterans and military-connected family members explore running for public office.

⬇️ Find out what the program has to offer.

Map shows states where support for seceding from US is rising Nine states have seen support for secession increase since 2024, according to a new poll released this week.

"Whether it is the Red-State secessionists, the BlueExiters, the California Independence Party, or the Texas Nationalists, they all point to unstoppable polarization and political dysfunction as the reason secession is necessary,” says Professor @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social. @supolisci.bsky.social

How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms | CNN Politics “He’s running from his past, while ICE is in our communities,” the ad’s narrator says.

“The recent surge in election-related activities of big tech companies such as Palantir and OpenAI can be understood as preemptive measures against potential fallouts from the election,” says University professor Hamid Ekbia.

New RAISE Program Expands Student Opportunities in Economics New RAISE Program Expands Student Opportunities in Economics

A new program at Maxwell is broadening participation in economics.

RAISE provides structured, paid research experiences for undergrads, connecting them with grad students and faculty mentors.

Developed by Professor Kristy Buzard, the program strengthens access and opportunity in the field.

Gretchen Purser, associate professor of sociology, has received the 2026 Public Sociology Award from the Eastern Sociological Society. 🏆

The award honors scholars whose research advances public understanding of pressing social issues.

Bangladesh election 2026 updates: Shafiqur Rahman, Tarique Rahman vote The vote is a direct contest between frontrunner Tarique Rahman's BNP and a Jamaat-e-Islami-led coalition of 11 parties.

Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment, says the election is “the first genuinely competitive national vote in nearly two decades,” making it a “historic” moment for Bangladesh. https://bit.ly/3M51v1a

How does the Trump administration select tariff percentages? Sometimes there are real calculations behind its tariff rates. But those calculations don’t make sense to economists.

“Imagine there's a country that's producing something very inexpensively that people make a lot of use out of. You're basically saying, ‘Well, we want to punish you for that,’” Prof. Andrew Wender Cohen says of the way the Trump administration is calculating tariff rates.

Are the Kids Alright? Maxwell Expert Panel Examines Youth Mental Health Are the Kids Alright? Maxwell Expert Panel Examines Youth Mental Health

Are the kids alright? 🧠

Maxwell School faculty met in Washington, D.C., to explore youth mental health, risky behavior and how social and economic changes are affecting young people today.
@johncawley.bsky.social @cprmaxwell.bsky.social

Japan’s Takaichi hopes for strong majority in snow-hit snap elections Japan's right-wing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is eyeing a possible two-thirds majority in the country's lower house on Sunday as the country fights its way through heavy snowfall to vote in snap le...

“Now she doesn't have to worry about any elections until 2028, when the upper house elections will take place,” says Prof. Margarita Estévez-Abe. “So the best scenario for Japan is that Takaichi kind of takes a deep breath and focuses on amending the relationship with China.” @supolisci.bsky.social

Latin American Studies Association Honors Gladys McCormick With Book Prize Latin American Studies Association Honors Gladys McCormick With Book Prize

Maxwell faculty recognition on an international stage. 🌍

Gladys McCormick, associate dean and professor of history, has been awarded the 2026 Howard F. Cline Book Prize in Mexican History from @lasabluesky.bsky.social for her book “The Last Door.”

Congratulations to Maxwell alum Mike Tirico '88 B.A. (PSc) on calling his first Super Bowl game! @supolisci.bsky.social

Mike Tirico '88 with the Super Bowl LX trophy.

Mike Tirico '88 on the field at Super Bowl LX.

From #SyracuseU to the Super Bowl 🎙️🍊

Congrats to Mike Tirico '88 on calling his first #SuperBowl this weekend with @NBC Sports!

AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and there's a backlash Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?

Does it matter if video on your social feed is real or not? Professor @emilythorson.bsky.social says it depends. “If someone is on the platform to learn about a topic or to connect with community members, then they might perceive AI-generated content as more problematic.” @supolisci.bsky.social

Donald Trump reacts to Iran war threat: "we'll find out" U.S. president said the US will "hopefully" make a deal with Tehran.

“Defining our mission objectives will be key for any use of force again Iran, that is, one which can credibly lead to meeting a strategic end state,” says Professor Robert Murrett, retired vice admiral (US Navy).

Comparison of self-reported survey and wastewater-based epidemiology measures of cocaine use on a college campus Background Wastewater–based epidemiology (WBE) has the potential to produce reliable, efficient, and non-invasive measures of current psychoactive drug use. The aim of this study was to assess the fea...

Wastewater testing and student surveys produced similar estimates of cocaine use on campus. This study coauthored by Dessa Bergen-Cico & David Larsen shows anonymous, community-level data could help track public health trends more efficiently. @maxwellsu.bsky.social journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Seeking shelter from Trump's fury, US trade partners reach deals with each other Bullied and buffeted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the past year, America’s longstanding allies are desperately seeking ways to shield themselves from the president’s impulsive wrath.

Foreign countries and investors want to reduce their exposure to the United States, which has moved from a source of security and stability to a driver of instability and unpredictability under Trump, says Professor @danielmcdowell.bsky.social. @supolisci.bsky.social

CATAcode is a new free tool that helps researchers systematically handle multiracial and multi-identity data in health research. Learn more in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #SULerner brief: surface.syr.edu/lerner/291/

No Joy in Cooking Secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins recently suggested Americans can get the nutrition they need on $3 meals. Here’s what happened when I tried to follow her plan.

WATCH: Professor Colleen Heflin discusses Ag Sec. Rollin's $3 meal claim. “I was very confused. USDA has several established meal plans that they estimate the cost of each month. And none of those comes out to $3,” she says. @cprmaxwell.bsky.social @sulernercenter.bsky.social https://bit.ly/46etCla