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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…
Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol Offers 5 Steps to Discovering Professional Joy
What started as a sidewalk conversation turned into a popular virtual workshop. Developed in the summer of 2023 and offered numerous times since, “Five Steps to Discovering Professional Joy” has engaged numerous participants throughout the Syracuse University campus community. “I…
University to Honor 7 Alumni During Coming Back Together Reunion
Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement will recognize seven accomplished alumni during Coming Back Together (CBT), which will be held Sept. 12-15. CBT is a triennial reunion that welcomes Black and Latino alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments,…
Nutrition Alumna Maggie McCrudden ’14 Shares Her Experiences Working With Team USA in Paris
For two weeks, Paris, France became the epicenter of elite athletic competition as the Summer Olympics brought thousands of players, coaches, family and fans to the City of Light. Among those working at the games this year was Maggie McCrudden…
Calling Team USA Basketball at the Olympics a ‘Special Honor’ for Noah Eagle ’19
The Super Bowl. French Open tennis. Primetime college football and basketball games between nationally ranked opponents. The radio play-by-play voice of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers. In the ever-competitive field of sports broadcasting, what Noah Eagle ’19 has accomplished in…