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Passing of Robert B. Menschel: Syracuse Graduate, Trustee, Philanthropist and Financial Icon
Robert B. Menschel ’51, H’91 was nationally recognized for his generous support of the arts (specifically photography), education, medicine and criminal justice issues. When it came to his alma mater, Menschel’s philanthropy was equally eclectic, leaving a wide-ranging legacy across…
VPA Graduate Paves the Way to Develop His First Feature Film
Carlton Daniel Jr. G’16 fell in love with filmmaking at an early age. Growing up in Ohio, he spent a lot of his childhood at the local movie theater, browsing for videos at Blockbuster and dissecting films with his family….
Remembering Emeritus Trustee Harry E. Goetzmann Jr. ’59: Serial Entrepreneur Who Served His Alma Mater, the Nation and the World
Harry E. Goetzmann Jr. ’59 was only 5 years old when he developed a work ethic that would last a lifetime. The Syracuse University graduate and longtime member of the Board of Trustees first demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit as a…
Alumni Draw on Their Military Experience in Their Roles as Teachers
Do military veterans make good teachers? This question was posed to two School of Education alumni—one a former U.S. Army pilot and the other a former Air Force systems and IT technician turned linguist—who both now teach in Upstate New…
Trustee and Alumnus Larry Kramer ’72 Honored With the Distinguished Achievement Award from SABEW
Syracuse University Trustee and alumnus Larry Kramer ’72 has had a legendary career as a journalist, media executive and entrepreneur. His award-winning career included more than 20 years as a reporter and editor with the San Francisco Examiner and The…
Daniel ’68, H’20 and Gayle D’Aniello Donate $10M to Invigorate Syracuse Abroad Florence Program, Expand Access for Students
In support of academic excellence and the University’s expansion as a global institution, Life Trustee Daniel D’Aniello ’68, H’20 and his wife, Gayle, are gifting $10 million toward significantly enhancing the Syracuse Abroad Florence program. The transformational nature of this…
‘You Have the Power to Have a Profound Impact’: ABC News’ David Muir Addresses Syracuse University’s Class of 2022 (Video)
As the Syracuse University community came together to celebrate the Class of 2022, it was only fitting that a Central New York native who has reported on some of the most powerful and consequential stories of our time came home…
Investing in the Bedrock of Discovery: New Endowed Professorship in Quantum Science
Kathy Walters ’73 and her husband, Stan ’72, can look back over 50 years and easily track the impact Syracuse University had on their lives, but their newest gift to their alma mater looks far into the future, for generations…
An Endowed Gift That Improves Prospects for the ‘Onlys’
Throughout much of her adulthood, Christine (Chris) A. Carona ’85 has either experienced or witnessed the “Onlys”—a term used to describe what it feels like to be the only woman or member of an unrepresented group in the room at…
Commencement 2022: Here’s What You Need to Know
Graduates, it’s time to celebrate your accomplishments! Invite your family and friends, don your cap and gown, and meet you at the stadium for Commencement 2022. Syracuse University’s Commencement exercises will be held Sunday, May 15, beginning with the degree…