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Faith, Family, Football: A Tribute to ‘Coach Mac’
In the 1980s, Coach Richard F. “Dick” MacPherson breathed new life into the Syracuse University football program. He confidently built teams that competed in several bowl games (including the 1988 Sugar Bowl), posted an undefeated regular season, and notched stunning victories…
Dave Bing ’66, H’06, NBA Legend, Former Detroit Mayor, Molds Next Generation of Leaders
When David Bing ’66, H’06 delivers the keynote address at this fall’s Coming Back Together (CBT) gala, he will reflect on a rich and varied career in sports, business, politics and philanthropy. Do not expect Detroit’s former mayor, however, to…
Syracuse Loses a Legend: Remembering ‘Coach Mac’
Richard F. “Dick” MacPherson, who guided the Syracuse football team to an undefeated season in 1987 and five bowl games in 10 seasons as head coach, passed away on Aug. 8. He was 86 years old. [Editor’s Note (Update Thursday,…
Two Outstanding Alumni to Receive 2017 Eggers, Generation Orange Awards During Orange Central
America’s best-known contemporary folk artist and a young alumna dedicated to engaging Syracuse University alumni in Philadelphia will receive alumni awards recognizing their contributions during Orange Central homecoming weekend Oct. 5-8. The Melvin A. Eggers Senior Alumni Award will be…
Four Accomplished Alumni to Receive Arents Awards During Orange Central
The Arents Award, Syracuse University’s highest alumni honor, honors the legacy of George Arents, a successful manufacturer who served on the Syracuse University Board of Trustees from 1930 until his death in 1960.
Life of Brian
Brian Benedik’s infatuation with radio began on Aug. 2, 1983, when the now-legendary Z100 first roared out of the swamps of Secaucus, New Jersey. “I was in the car with my mother, and was fascinated by what I heard on…
Elizabeth Cohen Weighs in on Supreme Court Ruling on Travel Ban
Elizabeth Cohen, associate professor of political science at The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, was quoted by the Boston Herald in the story “Donald Trump calls ruling ‘victory,’ experts wary.”
‘Welcome to the City’ Events Planned Nationwide
The Syracuse University Alumni Association has invited the Class of 2017 to participate in a series of “Welcome to the City” events set to take place across the country over the next few months. These events, co-hosted by local alumni…
New Members Inducted into Phi Beta Delta Honor Society
Syracuse University inducted 56 new members and two honorary members into the Alpha Sigma chapter of the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society during the spring semester. The induction ceremony took place in Hendricks Chapel, during which the new members…
$5 Million Gift From Board of Trustees Chairman Steven W. Barnes ’82 to Help Create a State-of-the-Art Health, Wellness and Recreation Complex
Steve and Deborah Barnes cite University’s transformative, student-centric vision as motivation for gift A new state-of-the-art, health, wellness and recreation complex, which until now has been a conceptual component in the draft Campus Framework, is now one step closer to…