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Passion for Service Led Jennifer Pluta G’15 to Help Military-Connected Community
When Jennifer Pluta G’15 enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on May 19, 1999, she had no grand plans for making a career out of her service to her country. Rather, feeling compelled to give back to her country, Pluta…
First Year Seminar’s Jimmy Luckman Advocates for an Inclusive College Experience
When Jimmy Luckman prepared to embark on his college journey at SUNY Brockport, he desperately sought a meaningful connection with the campus community, opting from the get-go to become involved with a multitude of activities. “I wanted to be a…
Feeding the Campus Community While Bleeding Orange: Stephanie Rose Is Living Out Her Dreams
Growing up in the Syracuse suburb of Manlius, New York, Stephanie Rose was a huge fan of Syracuse University’s athletics teams—especially the basketball and lacrosse squads—and in high school, Rose enjoyed working in the bakery of the P&C grocery store…
Breana Nieves Vergara Strives to Cultivate Enriching Mentorship Opportunities for Students
Not having access to a formal peer mentoring program didn’t hold back Syracuse native Breana Nieves Vergara as she made her way through Ithaca College as a sociology major. Her academic program was small enough that Nieves Vergara never struggled…
From Burma to ’Cuse: Custodial Supervisor Pawehmoo ‘Ma’ Thawtheet Pursues Growth, Learning and the American Dream
Pawehmoo Thawtheet, known affectionately as “Ma” by friends and colleagues, came to Syracuse by way of Thailand in the fall of 2007. A native of Burma (now known as Myanmar) and member of the Karen ethnic group, Thawtheet spent the…
Staff Spotlight: Candace Hayden’s Attention to Detail Ensures Events Run Smoothly
As thousands of proud family members and friends stood and applauded the more than 6,400 Syracuse University students who had their degrees conferred inside the JMA Wireless Dome for this year’s Commencement ceremony, their thoughts were on celebrating this momentous…
Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising Team Helps Match Students With Unique Experiences That Enhance Their Studies
When it comes to applying for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, the team at the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) offers a wealth of knowledge and resources for undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni. Located on the…
Huey Hsiao Embraces Helping Students Discover Themselves, Achieve Success
As the associate director of Multicultural Affairs and the Kessler Scholars Program and the interim director of the Disability Cultural Center, Huey Hsiao considers himself fortunate to be able to guide Syracuse’s students, providing a safe space for them to…
Anthony Cosby Talks About Supporting Veterans, Staying in Service and His Sock Side Hustle
Anthony Cosby often starts his days at 4:30 a.m. with a three-mile walk—not to beat the San Antonio heat or enjoy the quiet pre-dawn hour, but because it’s the only time left in his day to squeeze in fitness. As…
Beyond the Badge: DPS Officer Grateful for Opportunity to Support Black Reign Step Team as Advisor
As the library operations coordinator for the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Officer George Wazen believes that sincerity, compassion and understanding are the keys to successfully engaging with the students he oversees as part of the library student floor monitoring…