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Gift From Syracuse Parents Debbie and Ajay Nagpal to Create New Faculty Fellowship
Ajay and Debbie Nagpal recently pledged a major donation to create the Nagpal Family Faculty Fellowship, which will support a faculty fellow in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. The Nagpals’ gift is part of the Forever Orange Faculty…
In Memoriam: Life Trustee John E. Breyer
Life trustee John E. Breyer’s belief in the immense power of education drove both his passion to serve Syracuse University and his philanthropy to support its students and faculty. His service to the Board of Trustees and the College of…
Generous Donors Exceed Expectations in $3M Challenge Gift Campaign for Hendricks Chapel
When an anonymous donor family pledged $1 million to Hendricks Chapel and issued a challenge to inspire other donors to match it, no one could foresee the extraordinary outpouring of support for what is widely known as the spiritual heart…
Orange Fan Honors Father With $2M Gift to Fuel Competitive Excellence
The dining hall in the One Team Olympic Sports Center will be named for avid Orange sports fan Edward C. Magee Sr. ’33, G’36, thanks to a $2 million pledge from his son. When Edward “Ed” C. Magee ’70, G’72…
Grammy Award-Winning Artist Laufey Performs at LA Launch Party for University’s New Bandier Music Business Master’s Program
Grammy Award-winning artist Laufey captivated the crowd at an invite-only launch party for Syracuse University’s new music business master’s program at Spotify Studios in Los Angeles. Laufey performed “From the Start” and other hits from her decorated album “Bewitched” at…
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…
Follow Coach Fran Brown’s First Season: Track Wins With a Game Day Kit!
Get pumped, Orange Nation! The 2024 football season is kicking off with a bang after a win against Ohio, and now it’s time for you to join the action with your very own Game Day Kit. Whether you’re rooting from…
Giving for a Common Good: Fraternities and Sororities Compete for the Inaugural Hendricks Cup
On March 27 there was energy in the air for Syracuse University’s 2024 Giving Day. This year, for the first time, Hendricks Chapel partnered with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs and the Interfraternity Council to gather support for…
The Most Successful One Day for Orange! #CuseGivingDay
A big “thank you” to the Orange community, which showed up in a big way for Syracuse Giving Day. In total, 6,727 donors gave $2,092,589 to support all areas of the University. Results are still being finalized, but this was…
Historic Gift Launches $3M Challenge Campaign for Hendricks Chapel
A historic gift to Hendricks Chapel, the largest since its dedication in 1930, will launch a $3 million Challenge Campaign to enrich student life and learning through the spiritual heart of Syracuse University. As a home for all faiths and…