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Harnessing Sport Fandom for Character Development: Grant Supports Innovative Initiative
An innovative initiative focusing on the power of sport fandom for character development has been awarded more than $800,000 in funding through a 2025 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative, part of Wake Forest University’s Program for Leadership…
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…
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Is Sept. 6 at the JMA Wireless Dome
It’s time to cheer on the Orange and celebrate the incredible faculty and staff who make Syracuse University thrive! Join us for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the JMA Wireless Dome as the Orange football team takes on the…
Syracuse University, Coca-Cola Enter Into Pouring Rights Agreement
Syracuse University has signed The Coca-Cola Company as the official non-alcoholic beverage partner of the University and Syracuse University Athletics. The agreement, which took effect on July 1, comes after a competitive year-long strategic evaluation process, led by a working…
Former Orange Point Guard and Maxwell Alumna ‘Roxi’ Nurse McNabb Still Driving for an Assist
As point guard for the Orange women’s basketball team, Raquel-Ann “Roxi” Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99 was known for helping her teammates ‘make buckets’—a lot of buckets. The 1997 Syracuse University Athlete of the Year, two-time team MVP and three-time BIG…
Oren Lyons Jr., Roy Simmons Jr. Honored With Alfie Jacques Ambassador Award
Oren Lyons Jr. ’58, H’93 and Roy Simmons Jr. ’59, H’14 formed a lifelong friendship that stems from their days starring for the Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team from 1955-58. Recently, Lyons and Simmons were honored with the Alfie Jacques…
In ‘Full-Circle Moment,’ Carmelo Anthony Encourages Class of 2025 to ‘Chase Your Dreams’ (Video)
As he took the stage at the JMA Wireless Dome Sunday to give the Commencement address, Carmelo Anthony described to graduates how it was a “full-circle moment.” “Standing here in this Dome, this place, where I once played, sweat, dreamt,…
Syracuse Athletics Records Highest APR Score in 4 Years
Syracuse University Athletics continues to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence, as shown in the latest release of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Academic Progress (APR) data. The University earned a single-year score of 989 (out of 1,000) for the…
2025 Syracuse NIL Summit Provides ‘Meaningful Opportunities’ for Student-Athletes
The 2025 Syracuse Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Summit was the first of its kind, but not the last. The inaugural NIL Summit, which was first NIL event organized by students for student-athletes at Syracuse University, was hosted March…
10-Time NBA All-Star and 2003 NCAA Champion Carmelo Anthony to Address Graduates at Commencement 2025 May 11
Carmelo Anthony, one of Syracuse University’s most prolific former student-athletes, will deliver the University’s 2025 Commencement address on Sunday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the JMA Wireless Dome. Anthony’s return to campus is especially profound as his son, Kiyan…