Alumni

Orange Central 2024 in Photos

The University welcomed about 1,300 alumni, friends and their families back to campus over the weekend to celebrate our community, our incredible spirit and Orange
John Boccacino Nov. 4, 2024
Orange Central 2024 in Photos

‘It’s a Hard Call’: Professor Sabrina Butler Discusses Process Addictions, Smartphones and School Bans

Across the United States, school administrators, parents, and students—as well as public health officials, attorneys, and teachers unions—are debating whether or not to limit or
Martin Walls Oct. 31, 2024
‘It’s a Hard Call’: Professor Sabrina Butler Discusses Process Addictions, Smartphones and School Bans

Raj Subramaniam G’89 Receives 2024 CED Distinguished Leadership Award

The Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, awarded Raj Subramaniam G’89, president and chief executive of FedEx, with
Alex Dunbar Oct. 25, 2024
Raj Subramaniam G’89 Receives 2024 CED Distinguished Leadership Award

The Honorable Langston C. McKinney L’71 Courtroom Dedication to be Held on Oct. 30

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m., political, legal and civic leaders from across the state will gather at the Honorable James C. Tormey, III
Robert Conrad Oct. 25, 2024
The Honorable Langston C. McKinney L’71 Courtroom Dedication to be Held on Oct. 30

Whitman School Appoints 3 New Advisory Council Members

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently appointed three new members to the Whitman Advisory Council (WAC): Daniel Arty ’81, Sean Carey ’89 and
Caroline K. Reff Oct. 24, 2024

Drama Alumnus Aaron Sorkin ’83, H’12 Receives National Humanities Medal From President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68

Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin ’83, H’12 received the 2023 National Humanities Medal from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 at a White
Erica Blust Oct. 22, 2024
Drama Alumnus Aaron Sorkin ’83, H’12 Receives National Humanities Medal From President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68

Newhouse Alumna Serves Hometown Community Through Work With the Buffalo Bills Foundation

Growing up on a cattle farm in Alden, New York, a rural community 30 minutes east of Buffalo, gave Morgan Foss G’20 an understanding of
Jen Plummer Oct. 22, 2024
Newhouse Alumna Serves Hometown Community Through Work With the Buffalo Bills Foundation

Celebrating Alumni and Student Entrepreneurs at ’CUSE50 2024

For the second year in a row, the University will honor Orange ingenuity with two days of celebration, networking and a friendly pitch competition as
News Staff Oct. 16, 2024

Orange Central Weekend 2024: Can’t Miss Signature Programs From Alumni Office

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as Syracuse University gears up for Orange Central Homecoming 2024. This year's celebration, set for Nov. 1-3, will be
Kim Infanti Oct. 14, 2024
Orange Central Weekend 2024: Can’t Miss Signature Programs From Alumni Office

Generous Donors Exceed Expectations in $3M Challenge Gift Campaign for Hendricks Chapel

When an anonymous donor family pledged $1 million to Hendricks Chapel and issued a challenge to inspire other donors to match it, no one could
News Staff Oct. 10, 2024
Generous Donors Exceed Expectations in $3M Challenge Gift Campaign for Hendricks Chapel

‘Reflect the People Who Visit’: Arts Education Alumna Helps Make the MOST More Inclusive

Since 2008, the Upstate Medical University Life Sciences exhibition at Syracuse’s Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) has fascinated millions of visitors. With giant reproductions
News Staff Oct. 9, 2024
‘Reflect the People Who Visit’: Arts Education Alumna Helps Make the MOST More Inclusive

LaunchPad Announces 2024 ’Cuse Tank Winners

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) hosted its annual ’Cuse Tank entrepreneurial competition on Friday, Sept. 27, during Family Weekend in Bird Library. More than
Cristina Hatem Oct. 7, 2024
LaunchPad Announces 2024 ’Cuse Tank Winners

Centennial Celebration Honors Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty for a ‘Century of Service’

When the Maxwell School celebrates its centennial on the Syracuse University campus this month, the limelight will shine on those at the heart of the
Jessica Youngman Oct. 4, 2024
Centennial Celebration Honors Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty for a ‘Century of Service’

From Burton Blatt to ‘Barbie’—and Everywhere in Between

If you were told that a School of Education (SOE) alumnus began his post-graduate career as a summer intern at Warner Bros. in Los Angeles,
Martin Walls Sept. 17, 2024
From Burton Blatt to ‘Barbie’—and Everywhere in Between

An Extraordinary Boost to Club Sports From Alumni Gift to Forever Orange Campaign

When Steven “Steve” W. Ballentine ’83 recalls his years playing club volleyball at Syracuse University, he remembers the fun, comradery and deeply satisfying sense of
Eileen Korey Sept. 13, 2024
An Extraordinary Boost to Club Sports From Alumni Gift to Forever Orange Campaign

Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation

Across the U.S. Department of Defense, there are approximately 650 commissioned flag officers, known as generals or admirals. Achieving this rank is a testament to
Charlie Poag Sept. 9, 2024
Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation

Dean Van Slyke Visits India to Celebrate Maxwell’s Centennial, Partnerships and Alumni

David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, met with alumni, partners and dignitaries, including India's minister of education,
Cort Ruddy Sept. 9, 2024
Dean Van Slyke Visits India to Celebrate Maxwell’s Centennial, Partnerships and Alumni

Expanding Opportunities for Psychology Undergraduates

To maximize their college experience, it’s important for students to work hard, seize opportunities and engage with mentors who instill creativity and encourage them to
Dan Bernardi Sept. 6, 2024
Expanding Opportunities for Psychology Undergraduates