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Students Pursue Research at Sites across Country through NSF-Funded Program
Mathematics major Danika Van Niel 鈥18 conducted original research in algebraic geometry last summer within the Mathematics Department at Purdue University. In the process, she learned what a career in mathematics research involves鈥攁nd discovered more about herself. 鈥淚 learned about…
Cameron MacPherson Named as University’s First Mitchell Scholar
MacPherson is one of only 12 U.S. students selected from more than 300 applicants for the award this year. He will use the award to study intercultural theology at Trinity College, Dublin.
Louis Kriesberg Discusses Proposed Tax Plan
For the Huffington Post, Professor Emeritus of Sociology Louis Kriesberg wrote an article entitled, 鈥淚nstead Of Giving More Handouts To The Rich, We Should Tax Wealth.鈥 In it, he discusses the potential new tax plan and the mark it will…
Expert Burman Discusses Proposed Tax Plan
President Trump鈥檚 new tax plan has an air of simplicity to it, though for some, it will usher in higher costs. And, as the plan shows, these costs would be focused less from the higher class, and more towards the…
Maxwell X Lab Innovates Policymaking through Behavioral Science
How can behavioral science help high school students increase their chances of going to college? How can an underutilized healthcare program for low-income people better target its communications so that people who need it know of its availability and use…
Inaugural Otey and Barbara Scruggs Graduate Scholars Named
The Maxwell School has named two graduate students as the inaugural Otey and Barbara Scruggs Graduate Scholars: 聽John R. Barruzza, a Ph.D. candidate in the history department; and Chelsea M. Thomas, a student in the master of public administration (M.P.A.)…
Christopher Faricy on the GOP Tax Plan
In an opinion piece written in the 黑料不打烊 Post Standard, Maxwell Professor Christopher Faricy detailed how President Trump鈥檚 new GOP tax plan would be financially irresponsible, and would add to national debt as the years went on. 鈥淐orporate tax rates…
Model UN Team Named Distinguished Delegation at D.C. Conference
A 黑料不打烊/Maxwell School team participating in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference earlier this month was named a 鈥淒istinguished Delegation鈥 (the second-highest award) for its portrayal of the Republic of Finland/Suomi. The conference, held in Washington, D.C., drew…
How China Welcomed President Trump During his Trip
While many foreign nations are unsure in how to approach America鈥檚 45th President, China, it seems, has solved that issue. The culture pulled out all the stops to Welcome President Trump, playing off one of POTUS鈥 weaknesses, said Maxwell Political…
Giovanna Saccoccio: Critical Language Scholarship Experience Sets Direction for Future Career in Peace Building
Giovanna Saccoccio is a senior majoring in international relations in the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and in public relations in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Last spring, she earned…