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Trustee Member, Alumnus Cliff Ensley Reflects on Taking Challenges, Making an Impact
In 1978, Cliff Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 had an idea to start his own business and just $2,500 to do it. He was used to taking on challenges—there was no stopping him. Growing up, he struggled with a learning disability—at…
CAS in Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support Addresses Unique Needs of College Student-Athletes
The Department of Higher Education in the School of Education is expanding their curriculum offerings to prepare current and future higher education professionals (e.g., advisors, administrators and coaches) to learn how to support and advocate for the success of intercollegiate…
National Football Foundation Honors Don McPherson ’87 With 2020 Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award
Former Syracuse Football All-American Don McPherson ’87, a College Football Hall of Fame inductee and long-time advocate for the prevention of gender-based violence, has received the 2020 National Football Foundation (NFF) Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award. The award recognizes…
Philanthropic Spirit that Never Loses Sight of the Goal
Brett Jefferson ’88 likes to cite the book titled “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell, when reflecting on life’s challenges that confronted him as a boy. The book explores the power of the underdog and the role of adversity in…
A Woman of Many Firsts: Focusing on Philanthropy
Joyce Hergenhan’s professional career was filled with firsts. The young woman who graduated from Syracuse University in 1963 advanced quickly in her career, first in journalism and then corporate communications, often the first female in executive positions. She rose quickly…
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…
“Protest to Progress: What Pro Athletes Can Do To Initiate Meaningful Change.”
Dennis Deninger, professor of sport management in Falk College, was quoted in the Sportico article “Protest to Progress: What Pro Athletes Can Do To Initiate Meaningful Change.” Deninger, who is an expert on sports media and communications, says that in…
Rockette ’70 and John Brunetti Honor Their Fathers through Estate Gift to Syracuse Football
Rockette (Pirro) ’70 and John Brunetti are providing support to future generations of student-athletes through a generous estate gift to the Syracuse football program. The gift honors their longtime connection with the University—and the legacy of both of their fathers….
A&S advisor, Syracuse Football Star Scott Freeney ’97 Helps Students Win in the Classroom
Hannah, a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), can’t decide on a major. Sitting across from her advisor in a cozy, book-lined office in the Hall of Languages, the 19-year-old admits she’s at a crossroads. “I’m good…
Student-Athletes’ Success Reflected in NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate
Success for Syracuse University Athletics is as prevalent in the classroom as it is in the competitive sports environment. A school-record seven programs earned NCAA recognition for their perfect four-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) score, including women’s soccer (fourth consecutive…