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Sharon Jacquet graduated from Syracuse University in 1972 with a degree in elementary education but decided against becoming a teacher. “I felt it was an awesome responsibility and I was too immature to be responsible for those young minds,” Jacquet…

Lisa Dolak has spent more than 35 years as a member of the Syracuse University campus community—first as a law student, then a professor in the College of Law and more recently as senior vice president and University secretary to…

Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Maithreyee (Mai) Dubé ’92, ’16, G’17 as staff representative to the Board of Trustees. Dubé, who brings significant experience leading diverse student programs and enrollment services, will serve a two-year term. The staff representative is…

W. Carroll “Nick” Coyne ’54, L’57, a Syracuse University Life Trustee, respected labor relations attorney whose career spanned more than 40 years at Hancock & Estabrook LLP, and beloved volunteer throughout Central New York, died June 24 at age 89….

Dear Staff: Following the May Board of Trustees meeting, Kathy Walters, chair of the Board of Trustees, announced that the Board had approved a change to the University bylaws to appoint a staff member as representative to the Board. In…

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…

Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees today announced that two new positions for representatives to the Board from the University community were approved at the Board’s May 22 meeting. The new law student representative and staff representative will join the existing…

Craig Boise, dean of the College of Law, has been named dean representative to the Board of Trustees by Chancellor Kent Syverud. Lori Brown, professor of architecture, and director of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the School of Architecture, has…

The Wall Street Journal paid tribute to the late Robert J. Congel, Syracuse University Trustee, as an entrepreneur who “pursued towering ambitions.” It was a reference not just to the buildings that marked his expansive footprint, but to the innovative…

Syracuse University has announced the election of seven new members to its Board of Trustees, all of whom are recognized leaders in their fields and are either alumni or otherwise deeply connected to the University through family and service. The…