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‘Reflect the People Who Visit’: Arts Education Alumna Helps Make the MOST More Inclusive
Since 2008, the Upstate Medical University Life Sciences exhibition at Syracuse’s Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) has fascinated millions of visitors. With giant reproductions of human body parts, it allows mini pathologists to explore internal anatomy and organs common…
LaunchPad Announces 2024 ’Cuse Tank Winners
Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) hosted its annual ’Cuse Tank entrepreneurial competition on Friday, Sept. 27, during Family Weekend in Bird Library. More than 35 student entrepreneur teams from various schools and colleges across campus participated in a “Shark-Tank”…
Centennial Celebration Honors Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty for a ‘Century of Service’
When the Maxwell School celebrates its centennial on the Syracuse University campus this month, the limelight will shine on those at the heart of the school’s achievements: its dedicated and talented students, staff, faculty and alumni who strive every day…
From Burton Blatt to ‘Barbie’—and Everywhere in Between
If you were told that a School of Education (SOE) alumnus began his post-graduate career as a summer intern at Warner Bros. in Los Angeles, got a permanent job with the media giant because he just kept showing up for…
An Extraordinary Boost to Club Sports From Alumni Gift to Forever Orange Campaign
When Steven “Steve” W. Ballentine ’83 recalls his years playing club volleyball at Syracuse University, he remembers the fun, comradery and deeply satisfying sense of belonging it created for him. He also remembers the challenges: “Club sports didn’t receive University…
Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation
Across the U.S. Department of Defense, there are approximately 650 commissioned flag officers, known as generals or admirals. Achieving this rank is a testament to a service member’s dedication, knowledge, leadership and ability to effect change. For retired U.S. Air…
Dean Van Slyke Visits India to Celebrate Maxwell’s Centennial, Partnerships and Alumni
David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, met with alumni, partners and dignitaries, including India’s minister of education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, during a recent visit that celebrated the school’s centennial and its 70-plus-year…
Expanding Opportunities for Psychology Undergraduates
To maximize their college experience, it’s important for students to work hard, seize opportunities and engage with mentors who instill creativity and encourage them to pursue their interests. For more than 30 years, Vernon “Vern” Hall, professor emeritus of psychology,…
Love, Legacy and Loyalty: An Alumni Couple’s Journey From Interfaith Wedding to Meaningful Gift
A chance encounter on a snowy Syracuse day sparked a love story that would span decades, bridging faith traditions and leaving a lasting impact on Syracuse University. Henry “Hank” Markiewicz ’71, a graduate of the Whitman School of Management, and…
Orange Connections Run Deep in the Kehr/Hirsh Family Tree
On an overcast Mother’s Day in 2018, a photo was taken outside of the Hall of Languages depicting a proud Syracuse University graduate, Ryan Kehr ’18, surrounded by happy family members. It’s the kind of photo that gets taken repeatedly…