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Keeping Legacy Alive for Incredible Syracuse Student-Athlete Veteran
What if one of the greatest student-athletes in Syracuse University’s storied history—its first Black sports star—was one of the world’s least-known legends? Wilmeth Sidat-Singh ’39 is partially recognized within the University community, but his full story hasn’t ever been told—until…
Groundbreaking NBA Player Agents David Falk and Danielle Cantor Visit Falk College
With a massive 6-foot-10 frame and deep voice, former Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson was an imposing figure and “my toughest critic,” says David Falk, the renowned sports agent who represented Thompson. “I know I was afraid of him,”…
Syracuse Education Launches a Stellar International Career
Suzanne Grant Lewis ’78 stands as a remarkable example of how a School of Education degree in selected studies in education can be leveraged into a globe-trotting career supporting higher education. Crafting her degree around interests in the interplay of…
’CUSE50 Summit 2023: Network With the 50 Fastest-Growing Alumni Businesses
From production and digital media companies to pizza tours and EV charging solutions, the honorees of the inaugural ’CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Awards are an impressive group of leaders representing the 50 fastest-growing Syracuse University alumni-owned businesses. Honorees will be celebrated…
Extraordinary Gift Ensures Dick Clark’s Legacy Lives on in Expansion of Los Angeles Program
One of Syracuse University’s most famous graduates, Dick Clark ’51 started his broadcast career in Central New York and grew to prominence in Philadelphia as host of “American Bandstand.” But it was Los Angeles that offered the greatest opportunity for…
Ben Ford ’23 Accepted Into Techstars Silicon Valley Program
Ben Ford ’23, founder of Fundwurx and an alumnus of both the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and the School of Information Studies, was accepted into the elite and highly competitive Techstars Oakland Powered by J.P. Morgan program. Ford was…
Newhouse School Mourns the Loss of Pioneering Media Executive Edward Bleier ’51
Edward Bleier ’51, the innovative media executive who helped support the study of television and pop culture on the Syracuse University campus, died Tuesday, according to his wife, Magda Bleier. He was 94 years old. Bleier was a pioneer in…
Alumni ‘Pay it Forward’ With 1,000 Student Mentorship Meetings…and Counting
Can you recall a person who provided encouragement or advice at a pivotal time in your life, perhaps in college? The A&S | Maxwell Office of Academic and Career Advising has built a thriving program that pairs curious undergraduate students…
Trio of Literary Honors for Creative Writing Alumni and Faculty
From faculty to alumni, the esteemed creative writing program in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English features some of the top literary talent in the world. Their acclaimed works regularly appear on bestselling lists and garner national…
Student Journalist Participates in Mock Deposition for Communication Law Class
Newhouse School of Public Communications student Dominic Chiappone ’24 defended an article he wrote for The Daily Orange in a class exercise designed to simulate a deposition a journalist could face if sued for defamation. The mock deposition was part…