In the News: David M. Van Slyke
Van Slyke discusses coronavirus, Easter in WalletHub article
"I believe individuals are being prudent concerning risks they take and risks that others are subjected to because of their decision making," says Dean David Van Slyke. "Because many faith communities are now streaming online, individuals are acting appropriately to guard their health and the health of others."
See related: COVID-19, Religion, United States
New scholarship honors EMPA alumna Theresa Flynns
A new scholarship fund, benefiting professional master’s students interested in organizational change and development, has been created to honor Theresa A. "Terry" Flynn, whose many connections to the Maxwell School included earning an E.M.P.A.
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Maxwell ranks #1 again, celebrates 25 years of U.S. News ranking
"We are grateful to receive the recognition of our peers, at the same time we recognize with deep appreciation the excellence and hard work of our colleagues and friends at institutions around the country,” says Dean David M. Van Slyke. “Collectively our work has never been more important as public-service oriented professionals around the world are mobilizing in response to the coronavirus pandemic."
See related: Awards & Honors
CSIS named number one think tank in the United States
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Maxwell, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore explore expanding collaboration
Maxwell’s partnership with the government of India and IIMB continues the efforts of civil servants and academics from both countries to learn from each other. “This is an active partnership that works for all parties,” Dan Nelson, international program manager, says.
See related: Education, Government, India, United States
Inaugural VPPCE program off to a successful start
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Maxwell School remembers Advisory Board member Paul Volcker
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Ten Maxwell experts to speak at upcoming NASPAA conference
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95-Year-Old Maxwell School Welcomes its First Freshman Class
Beginning this fall, for the first time ever, students planning to major in the social sciences applied and were admitted directly to the Maxwell School. Prior to this, students applied to A&S, and they became a Maxwell student only if they declared a Maxwell major, usually sometime around the end of their sophomore year.
See related: Centennial, New York State, School History, Student Experience
Looking to the Future
The profound price we pay for shutdowns and other dysfunction in government might be the young professionals who opt to go elsewhere.
Syracuse University Announces the Establishment of New Autonomous Systems Policy Institute
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Professorship to focus on environmental sustainability and finance
See related: Climate Change, Environment, Giving, Sustainability, United States
INSCT welcomes five national security experts as Distinguished Fellows
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SU, JPMorgan Chase collaboration opens path to political careers for veterans
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Maxwell School ranks number one for public affairs in 2020
Uzbekistan Ambassador Javlon Vahobov visits SU, explores collaboration
Uzbekistan Ambassador to the United States Javlon Vahobov and senior officers from the Uzbekistan Embassy met Monday with Syracuse University officials to discuss educational partnerships between their country, the Maxwell School, and the School of Information Studies (iSchool). The visit included meetings with leadership of both schools, a tour of campus, and meetings with students.
See related: Central Asia
Van Slyke discusses long term effects of the shutdown on Cap Pressroom
According to Dean David Van Slyke, "The bigger and longer term issue is: What will be the capacity of the federal government to actually attract the best and brightest people to its work?"
Van Slyke discusses the benefits of government jobs with CBS News
"For many government workers, it's still a chance to have real upward mobility but also be able to balance work and life," says Dean David Van Slyke. "It's 40-45 hours a week of work, but you still can have upward mobility, positive benefits and have purpose in your job."
Maxwell leads campuswide initiative in field of autonomous systems