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Sharing the Importance of Education
The concept of luck goes against the principles of engineering. Luck happens without design. The story behind most great careers may sometimes include luck, but the truth behind it is usually years of hard work, continued learning and the application…
An Orange Summer Tradition Returns
A favorite Orange summer tradition is back in New York City, as SU Day at Yankee Stadium returns on Saturday, Aug. 7. Join Syracuse University students, alumni, faculty, staff and their families for a day at the ballpark in the…
SUAA Board of Directors Welcomes Four New Members
The Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) Board of Directors has announced the addition of four new directors and a new president. Sheri Askew-Johnson ’97, Alonna Berry ’11, Bill Gargano ’81 and Frank Slazer ’80, ’81 became directors on the SUAA…
Trustee Member, Alumnus Cliff Ensley Reflects on Taking Challenges, Making an Impact
In 1978, Cliff Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 had an idea to start his own business and just $2,500 to do it. He was used to taking on challenges—there was no stopping him. Growing up, he struggled with a learning disability—at…
Philanthropy that Empowers Students to Succeed in STEM
When Ed Mitzen ’88 graduated from Syracuse University, he could never have imagined that he would one day own a multimillion-dollar company and employ hundreds of people. But the man who dreams big—and achieves those dreams—also never forgot his humble…
College of Law Announces 2021 Alumni of Color Awards Recipients
On Sept. 25, 2021, the College of Law and the Syracuse University Law Alumni Association Inclusion Network will celebrate the distinguished achievements of three alumni at the college’s fourth annual Syracuse Law Alumni of Color Awards Ceremony during Law Alumni…
A Gift to Inspire Innovation by Bringing Opportunity to Diverse Talent
It was the mid-1960s and Nicholas “Nick” Donofrio G’71, H’11 described it as a “great time” for electrical engineers. They were in huge demand and the young graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute took a job at IBM in Poughkeepsie, New…
Message from Distinguished Alumni to Class of 2021
Several distinguished Syracuse University alumni welcomed the Class of 2021 into the Orange family in a video presentation during Commencement exercises May 22 and 23. The alumni included President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68, H’09, who received a juris…
Syracuse University to Award Three Honorary Degrees at 2021 Commencement
An esteemed higher education leader and a change agent for the arts; a highly respected U.S. Army commander and pioneer for women in the military; and an exemplary public servant in fiscal management and steadfast philanthropist will receive honorary degrees…
Photographer Stephen Wilkes ’80 Is Keynote Speaker for 2021 Newhouse Convocation Ceremony
Award-winning photographer Stephen Wilkes ’80 will deliver the keynote address at the Newhouse School’s 2021 Convocation Ceremony, to be held virtually Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. ET. Since opening his studio in New York City in 1983, Wilkes (Instagram:…