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Inspired by Student-Athletes to Put Even More ‘Skin in the Game’
John Wildhack ’80 uses the word “connective tissue” to describe the ties that bind him and his family to Syracuse University. “It’s an incredibly unusual place that has been part of my family since the day I was born, with…
A Gift Grounded in Love and Advocacy
Their marriage certificate is framed and hangs on the wall in their home, a forever tribute to the love between Janet G. Jones and Syracuse University alumnus Dr. Faith (“Chris”) Maltby Cobb ’51, G’66, Ph.D. ’74. Though Dr. Cobb passed…
Alumnus Helps Grow Small Businesses in Panama in Partnership with Whitman School
Entrepreneur Roberto Melo ’94 is always looking for ways to help small and midsize businesses in Panama grow and achieve their goals. His latest passion project, Transformation for Growth with Escala Latam, a partnership with the Martin J. Whitman School…
Celebrating 150 Years of Intellectual Fearlessness in the College of Arts and Sciences
Did you know the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), Syracuse University’s founding college, is turning 150 this academic year? Students, faculty, alumni and staff can follow the yearlong commemoration on the college’s social media channels (ArtSciencesSU for Facebook, Twitter…
Registration Now Open for LAW 2020 Virtual Reunion and Conference, Sept. 24-26
Join the College of Law’s faculty, staff and students in celebrating the achievements of College of Law alumni and learn about emerging topics in the law during LAW 2020 (Law Alumni Weekend). This year’s event has gone completely virtual and…
Orange Roots Date Back Nearly 100 Years for This Legacy Family
Some families pass down cookbooks or photo albums. The LeMessuriers pass down a tiny white No. 44 Syracuse University football jersey, symbolic of their love for Syracuse as the Orange in their family tree dates to 1930 with 16 family…
Alumni Broadcasters Discuss Major League Baseball’s Return
Major League Baseball will be the first of the four major North American team sports to return to the playing field since COVID-19 struck when the season begins Thursday. Kevin Brown ’11 and Rob Ford ’01 discuss covering baseball during a pandemic, the new…
Julia Haber ’18 Empowers Students Virtually with Home From College
If the outbreak of the coronavirus posed one question for students, it was this: what does college look like when it’s not in person? This question ran through the mind of Syracuse University alumna Julia Haber ’18 just a few…
University Announces Alumni College
As a way to engage the Orange Community during the COVID-19 pandemic, University College (UC), in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, has announced a new program for alumni, parents and friends of Syracuse University. Without having to leave…
Mackenzie Mertikas (’20) featured in Wall Street Journal’s “Noted: Class of 2020”
Mackenzie Mertikas (‘20), the outgoing Student Association president, was included in the Wall Street Journal’s wrap-up of student graduation speeches in “Noted: Class of 2020”. Her virtual graduation speech, recorded on the Shaw Quad on campus, was featured alongside a…