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George Saunders G’88 Wins National Book Award
George Saunders G’88, acclaimed author and professor of creative writing in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters (DCAL) by the National Book Foundation….
‘We Remember’: How Chris Meek ’92, G’18 Honors the Victims and Survivors of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
Chris Meek ’92, G’18 was on a work call at Goldman Sachs on Broadway Street in lower Manhattan on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when he and his colleagues heard a tremendous noise. From media reports, Meek soon realized…
Falk College Graduate Justy Carruthers Plays Key Role in Syracuse Football’s Recruiting Success
Justy Carruthers ’25 was so impressed with the sport management program in the David B. Falk College of Sport that she moved across the country from San Diego to enroll here. But after just one day in her first…
Legacy Families Reflect on Welcome Week and What It Means to Be Orange
How does it feel to follow in your older sibling’s footsteps at the same university? SU News wanted to know so we asked five pairs of siblings—each including one who already graduated and one who is just starting their Orange…
Libraries’ Receives George W. Hamilton Collection of Books on Printing and Typography
Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) was recently gifted the George W. Hamilton Book Collection from George W. Hamilton ’53, G’54. The collection documents the history and practice of fine press printing in Europe, particularly Austria, and North…
Remembering the Legacy of Elizabeth (Liz) DuRoss Liddy
Elizabeth (Liz) DuRoss Liddy, dean emerita of the School of Information Studies (iSchool) and former interim vice chancellor and provost, passed away on Aug. 21. A pioneering scholar and researcher in natural language processing, she was 81. Liddy G’77, G’88…
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Michael Bill ’58
The student-athletes who pass through the entry of the football locker room in the John A. Lally Athletics Complex will be carrying on the legacy of one of Syracuse University’s most ardent supporters: Michael M. “Mike” Bill ’58. As they…
Heartfelt Gift Recognizes Accomplished Alumna and 3 Generations of Orange
William Pelton and Mary Jane Massie have created the Barringer Pelton Public Service Graduate Scholarship to honor their niece, Jody Barringer ’95, L’98, G’08 (M.P.A.), and support future public servants. After working for a few years as an attorney focused…
Historic Gift Preserves a Legacy and Countless Campus Memories
What was once the beloved campus home for Upsilon Alpha sisters will soon become a welcoming meeting and gathering place for Greek letter social and professional organizations that do not have a dedicated campus building. Upsilon Alpha Alumnae of Syracuse,…
Maxwell School Honors Alumnus Elliot Stamler ’60 With Cramer Horizon Award
The latest recipient of the Maxwell School’s Cramer Horizon Award has embodied the ideals of its namesakes, Gerald ’52, H’10 and Daphna Cramer, through his professional endeavors, philanthropy and commitment to engaged citizenship. Throughout his remarkable career, honoree Elliot J….