Maxwell Executive Degree Programs, Syracuse University

As May graduates were wrapping up celebrations, Executive Education welcomed the incoming cohort of the Defense Comptrollership Program for orientation.

Congratulations to all our graduates!

PAI 996 Capstone students, with Prof. Yilin Hou, call it a wrap on the semester. Congratulations!

Tina Nabatchi Receives National Award for Co-Edited Book on Public Administration ASPA recognizes Pathways to Positive Public Administration for its lasting contribution to the field.

Maxwell School Proudly Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2026 The school also remains highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 10 subspecialties, including the top ranking in Public Management and Leadership.

George Farag ’02 M.A. (PA)/’02 M.A. (IR)/’07 Ph.D. (Anth.) is one of five alumni being honored at Maxwell's annual Awards of Excellence on Thursday, April 30, in Washington, D.C.

Careers in Climate, Diplomacy, Food Security and Law to be Celebrated at Awards of Excellence Five accomplished alumni will be honored at the annual event in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 30.

Congratulations to all the graduates! Faculty, friends and families of the Maxwell grads gathered to celebrate their accomplishments, with an eye to the future.
Convocation student speaker was EMPA graduate Mustafa Mian, during the ceremony in Hendricks Chapel.
Yesterday, during the PAIA and Executive Education Spring Celebration, the Brady Kay Howell Alumni Award winner was John Eberle, '03 MA (PA)

In the final Peer to Peer of the semester, EMPA candidate and Town of Manilus Councilor Katelyn Kriesel talked about "Lead Where You Live: The Path to Local Office and Public Service". She covered how to launch a successful local campaign, win community support and transition from candidate to elected official, providing a roadmap for making a difference locally, whether as an elected official or engaged community member.

🏆 The Maxwell School is ranked the #1 public affairs school in 2025 by US News & World Report, based on a survey of peer institutions.

Dean David Van Slyke says, “It is a challenging time for many with a commitment to effective public service, yet our mission remains clear: to prepare the next generation of leaders dedicated to improving their communities, strengthening democracy, and leaving the world better than they found it.”

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