Board of Trustees

Whitman School Announces Lisa Fontenelli ’86 as Convocation Speaker

The Whitman School of Management is proud to announce that Lisa Fontenelli ’86 (Whitman School/S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications) will be the school's Class
Dawn McWilliams May 6, 2024
Whitman School Announces Lisa Fontenelli ’86 as Convocation Speaker

College of Professional Studies Announces 2024 Convocation Keynote Speaker

Judith Greenberg Seinfeld, '56, a life trustee and head of Heritage Management Company, LLC, will deliver the keynote speech during the College of Professional Studies'
Hope Alvarez April 29, 2024
College of Professional Studies Announces 2024 Convocation Keynote Speaker

5 Honorary Degrees to Be Presented at 2024 Commencement

An award-winning journalist, a hall of fame basketball coach, a nationally recognized library conservationist, a global financial executive and a renowned computer scientist will be
News Staff April 19, 2024
5 Honorary Degrees to Be Presented at 2024 Commencement

Alumni Awards Set for Next Week; Meet the 2024 Honorees, Including 2 New Awards

Syracuse University will honor eight distinguished members of the Orange community during the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration, which are being held from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on
News Staff April 4, 2024
Alumni Awards Set for Next Week; Meet the 2024 Honorees, Including 2 New Awards

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Doris ‘Dottie’ L. Payson ’57

Doris “Dottie” Payson ’57 first parlayed a bachelor’s degree in education from Syracuse University into a teaching career in the Brooklyn School District. But her
Eileen Korey March 19, 2024
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Doris ‘Dottie’ L. Payson ’57

In Memoriam: Life Trustee the Reverend Vernon L. Lee Jr. ’54

It’s a love story that began at Hendricks Chapel, where Vernon L. Lee Jr. first met Marcia L. Heath. Both undergraduates, they raised their voices
Eileen Korey March 13, 2024

Life Trustee Daniel D’Aniello ’68, H’20 Honored With Keys to the City of Florence, Italy

Alumnus, philanthropist and Life Trustee Daniel D’Aniello ’68, H’20 was recently celebrated by the city of Florence, Italy, for his dedication to the city and
Kathleen Haley Dec. 7, 2023
Life Trustee Daniel D’Aniello ’68, H’20 Honored With Keys to the City of Florence, Italy

7 New Representatives Added to the Board of Trustees

Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Dean Michael Speaks and Kathleen (Kati) Foley as representatives to the Board of Trustees. Speaks, dean of the School of
News Staff Sept. 18, 2023

Forever Orange Campaign Gift to Support Launch of Libraries’ Orange Innovation Fund

Syracuse University Libraries is launching an Orange Innovation Fund in fall 2023 thanks to a generous Forever Orange Campaign gift from Raj-Ann Rekhi Gill ’98,
Cristina Hatem Aug. 8, 2023
Forever Orange Campaign Gift to Support Launch of Libraries’ Orange Innovation Fund

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Allan D. Sutton ’55

Perhaps it was the critical thinking required of students in the College of Arts and Sciences/Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, or the thoughtful
News Staff June 23, 2023
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Allan D. Sutton ’55

From Generation to Generation: Doing Well by Doing Good

The arrival of Michael Wohl ’72, L’75 on the campus of Syracuse University in the late 60s was inevitable. After all, his father and mother
Eileen Korey May 25, 2023
From Generation to Generation: Doing Well by Doing Good

Scruggs Takes Helm, 3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

As Jeff Scruggs assumes his new role as chair of the Board of Trustees, Syracuse University also announces the election of three new trustees. The
News Staff May 15, 2023
Scruggs Takes Helm, 3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Syracuse University to Present 4 Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement

A noted thought leader in student affairs, a transformative higher education president, a celebrated ceramic artist and a global business executive and philanthropist will be
News Staff May 4, 2023
Syracuse University to Present 4 Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement

Mowers Endow Newhouse Professorship of Persuasive Communications

Eric Mower ’66, G’68 can still name individual professors he had more than 60 years ago as a student at Syracuse University. “I have indelible
Eileen Korey April 26, 2023
Mowers Endow Newhouse Professorship of Persuasive Communications

Ed Pettinella G’76 and His Family Lend Their Leadership Support Toward the John A. Lally Athletics Complex and the JMA Wireless Dome Transformation Project

Momentum continues to build around two of Syracuse Athletics’ most exciting and transformational projects—the JMA Wireless Dome and the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. Today,
News Staff April 25, 2023

Howard Woolley ’80 Supports the Student Experience in Washington, DC

A gift from Newhouse School alumnus and Syracuse University Trustee Howard Woolley ’80 will support students studying in Washington, D.C. Woolley, who is based in
Wendy S. Loughlin Feb. 9, 2023
Howard Woolley ’80 Supports the Student Experience in Washington, DC

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Samuel V. Goekjian ’52

Samuel V. Goekjian ’52 built his first “home” on American soil at Syracuse University and he never left his alma mater behind, even though he
Eileen Korey Feb. 1, 2023
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Samuel V. Goekjian ’52

James ’70, G’72 and Marjorie Kuhn Provide New Support for Transformational Experience at JMA Wireless Dome

Last week, new signage was installed on the Kuhn Gameday Lounge presented by Hidden Level, marking not only another step in the transformation of the
News Staff Jan. 24, 2023
James ’70, G’72 and Marjorie Kuhn Provide New Support for Transformational Experience at JMA Wireless Dome