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3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees
Syracuse University has announced the appointment of three new members of the Board of Trustees, all distinguished leaders in their chosen professions who are also engaged alumni dedicated to serving their communities and the University in meaningful and impactful ways….
Syracuse University to Award 3 Honorary Degrees at 2025 Commencement
A celebrated cartoonist, author and editor; an indomitable environmental steward and educator; and a visionary philanthropist and innovative businessperson will receive honorary degrees during Syracuse University’s 2025 Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 11, at the JMA Wireless Dome. Robert “Bob”…
Kathy and Stan Walters Endowed Professor of Quantum Science Installed
Alexander Maloney, an international leader in quantum information science, was formally installed April 14 as the inaugural Kathy and Stan Walters Endowed Professor of Quantum Science at the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Maloney joined Syracuse University in 2024….
Patrick J. Ahearn Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker
The School of Architecture has announced that Patrick J. Ahearn FAIA ’73, G’73, one of America’s most celebrated classical architects, will address graduates at the 2025 Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Ahearn serves…
Whitman School Announces Alumnus, Business Magnate Daniel A. D’Aniello as 2025 Convocation Speaker
In business, Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68, H’20, can only be considered an icon, and much of his success is rooted in his respect for the U.S. military and his education at Syracuse University. The Martin J. Whitman School of Management…
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Charles W. Beach ’58, G’67
Shortly after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English from the College of Arts and Sciences, Charles W. Beach launched a firm representing manufacturers and helped a start-up company become a world class leader in opto-electronic components. Eventually, C.W. Beach…
Staff Representative to the Board of Trustees—Human Resources Call for Applications
University Board of Trustees’ bylaws provide for the appointment of a staff member to serve as a representative on the Board. The Office of Human Resources is now accepting applications for the staff representative position for the 2025-2027 term. This…
Philanthropy That Brings Outside the Box Thinking to the Student Experience
Michael “Mike” Venutolo ’77 and his wife, Kim, vividly remember sharing an eight-hour bus ride through the 110-degree desert in the United Arab Emirates with a half dozen engineering students from Syracuse University. Mike had helped design a novel two-week…
Cultivation of Talent and Moral Compass Guide University Trustee Richard Alexander L’82
Over the last decade, Richard Alexander L’82 has navigated his chosen profession (the law) and his chosen passion (Syracuse University and its law school) through incredibly challenging waters. As partner, managing partner and chair of one of the nation’s most…
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Tarky J. Lombardi Jr. ’51, L’54, H’87
Longtime Board of Trustees member and dedicated University supporter Tarky J. Lombardi Jr. ’51, L’54, H’87 passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2024. Referred to simply as “Tarky” by all those who knew him in the Orange community and around…