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Donor’s ‘Belief in Potential’ Motivates $1.5M Gift
02-01-2023College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board member Laura Feldman ’81 generously supports students interested in science and career possibilities through SUSTAIN.
James ’70, G’72 and Marjorie Kuhn Provide New Support for Transformational Experience at JMA Wireless Dome
01-24-2023James Kuhn '70, G'72 University Trustee, Whitman Advisory Board member and former student-athlete and his wife, Marjorie Kuhn, elevate the fan and student experience at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Cohen Honors Mother’s Memory Through OTHC Scholarship
12-05-2022Vincent Cohen Jr. ’92, L’95 University Trustee, Office of Multicultural Advancement Advisory Council member and College of Law Board of Advisors member creates the Diane Hasbrouck Cohen Scholarship in memory of his mother.
Turning Orange Power and Purpose Into a Lifetime of Civic Leadership
12-05-2022Syracuse connection led Life Trustee William “Bill” Brodsky ’65, L’68 and Libraries Advisory Board member Joan Breier Brodsky ’67, G’68 to Wall Street, to service at Syracuse University and to Capitol Hill.
Delivering Data-Driven Strategies for Paramount Pictures
11-28-2022Office of Multicultural Advancement Advisory Council member Jamal Salmon ’12 supports students through the Our Time Has Come Scholarship program, mentorship and welcoming students from the Syracuse University in Los Angeles program.
Donation From Student’s Family Provides Electric Bikes to Department of Public Safety, Helps Boost Safety and Security on Campus
11-16-2022College of Law Board of Advisors member Sandra Gelb L’92 and her husband Jay Gelb generously invest in the University’s Department of Public Safety bicycle fleet to better protect students and the campus community.
Veteran Political Journalist Margaret Talev Named Kramer Director of Syracuse University Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship Institute
11-15-2022University Trustee and Newhouse Advisory Board member Larry Kramer ’72 endows $1 million to support the Kramer Director in an effort to revive respect for truth and trust.
Dedication of the Diane and Bob Miron ’59 Learning Commons to Be Held Sept. 29
09-21-2022Life Trustee and Newhouse Advisory Board member Robert Miron ’59 and Libraries Advisory Board member Diane Miron celebrate the dedication of the Miron Learning Commons located on the first floor of Bird Library.
SparkCharge CEO Josh Aviv ’15, G’17 Introduces President Biden L’68 Before CHIPS, Science Act Signing
08-12-2022Josh Aviv '15, G'17 Libraries Advisory Board member and founder and CEO of SparkCharge visits the White House for historic homecoming.
Daniel ’68, H’20 and Gayle D’Aniello Donate $10M to Invigorate Syracuse Abroad Florence Program, Expand Access for Students
05-16-2022Daniel D’Aniello ’68, H’20 member of Syracuse University Board of Trustees and Whitman Advisory Council and co-chair of the Institute of Veterans and Military Families Advisory Board and wife, Gayle, generously invest in Syracuse University’s Florence program to improve facilities and opportunities for students and attract exceptional faculty.
Investing in the Bedrock of Discovery: New Endowed Professorship in Quantum Science
05-11-2022Kathy Walters '73 chair of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees and member of the Libraries Advisory Board and Atlanta Regional Council and her husband, Stan ’72, make a substantial gift to create the Kathy and Stan Walters Endowed Professorship for Quantum Science. It will help the University recruit and retain the most creative and innovative faculty.
An Endowed Gift That Improves Prospects for the ‘Onlys’
05-11-2022Christine Carona '85 member of Syracuse University Board of Trustees and Boston Regional Council makes a generous gift to create the Carona, Beney and Malarney Family Endowed Faculty Fellowship in the Sciences. It will help to inspire young women and other underrepresented students in the sciences.
A $2 Million Gift to the John A. Lally Athletics Complex to Strengthen the Student-Athlete Experience
03-07-2022Michael Bill ’58 Trustee and wife Sharon Bill continue to support student athletes with $2 million to the John A. Lally Athletics Complex.
$5 Million Gift to John A. Lally Athletics Complex Honors the Winning and Giving Spirit of Floyd Little
01-25-2022Howard “Howie” Phanstiel ’70, G’71 Trustee and Maxwell School Advisory Board member and Louise Phanstiel Trustee honor Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little ’67, H’16 with gift to the John A. Lally Athletics Complex, a state-of-the-art academic and athletics village.
Doing Well by Doing Good
11-30-2021Dayanna Torres '06, G'09 VPA Young Alumni Council member supports Syracuse University student entrepreneurs through her work with the Blackstone LaunchPad.
Syracuse University Announces Transformative $30 Million Gift to Secure the Future and Long-Term Success of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families
11-04-2021Life Trustee Daniel D’Aniello ’68, H’20 U.S. Navy veteran, Whitman Advisory Council member, Institute for Veterans and Military Families Advisory Council co-chair and his wife Gayle announce gift to benefit America’s veterans and their families.
A $1.25 Million Gift Ensures Whitman Students Stand Ready to IMPRESS in the Business World
10-25-2021Kenneth "Kenny" Goodman '70 Trustee and Whitman Advisory Council member expands Whitman School of Management’s Goodman IMPRESS program to make it more accessible to students and to support a digital work environment.
Sharing the Importance of Education
07-27-2021Vishal Shukla '89 LA Regional Council member honors his parents and their emphasis on education by establishing scholarships in their names to benefit College of Engineering and Computer Science students.
Orange Voices of the Summer Olympics
07-20-2021Mike Tirico '88 Trustee, Newhouse Advisory Board member and Falk Sport Management Advisory Council member debuts as the Tokyo Summer Olympics' primetime host.
Philanthropy that Empowers Students to Succeed in STEM
07-06-2021Ed Mitzen '88 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board member gifts $1 million to support the A&S SUSTAIN program providing scholarships and professional experiences.
A Gift to Inspire Innovation by Bringing Opportunity to Diverse Talent
06-14-2021Life Trustee Nicholas Donofrio G’71, H’11 continues contribution to the Donofrio Scholars program, a program he started in 2012 to support College of Engineering and Computer Science students from diverse backgrounds transition to the University.
Embodying the Orange Spirit
01-19-2021Renée Schine Crown ’50, H’84 University Life Trustee and College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board member and her husband, Lester Crown, escalate the student experience with the renovated Schine Student Center.
Martin Bandier ’62 to Establish Marquee Scholarship Program for Students Pursuing Careers in the Music Industry
11-19-2020Life Trustee Martin Bandier '62 supports underrepresented students with five first year scholarships and another scholarship being one of the largest single scholarship grants offered by the University.
A Woman of Many Firsts: Focusing on Philanthropy
09-30-2020Joyce Hergenhan '63 Trustee and Newhouse Advisory Board member gifts $2 million to support the new Athletics Framework.
Inspired by Student-Athletes to Put Even More ‘Skin in the Game’
09-16-2020John Wildhack '80 Falk College Sport Management Advisory Council member and University athletic director and wife Amy Wildhack gift $1 million to help attract the best and brightest student-athletes.
Chicago Mayor Invites Newhouse Alumna to Assist in Coronavirus Recovery Efforts
06-30-2020Sandra Cordova Micek '91 Chair of the Newhouse Advisory Board and public media expert serves on Chicago's COVID-19 Recovery Task Force.
Three New Members Elected to Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees
05-12-2020Syracuse University Board of Trustees elect three new members who have served on University advisory boards and councils.
Forever Orange Gift from Patricia H. ’64, G’66 and Louis A. ’61, G’62 Mautino Will Support Scholarships for Veteran Undergraduate Students
02-07-2020Patricia H. ’64, G’66 Trustee and Louis A. ’61, G’62 Mautino gift $750,000 to provide scholarships to undergraduate veteran students and recipients of the established Mautino scholarships.
Marylyn Turner ’56, G’57 and Chuck Klaus G’05 Give $15 Million to Support Art Scholarships, Immersion Experiences at Syracuse University
01-31-2020Marylyn Turner ’56, G’57 and Chuck Klaus G’05, both members of the College of Visual and Performing Arts Council, create scholarship opportunities for students in the School of Art and endow two immersion experiences they previously established: Art Week in LA and the Turner Semester.
Newhouse Foundation Announces Intention to Pledge $75 Million to Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
01-13-2020Honorary Trustee Donald Newhouse '51 announces one of the largest gifts ever to a communications school.
Chancellor Syverud Urges Seizing the Moment to Become ‘A World-Class Model’ in Annual Winter Message to the Community
01-13-2020We are determined to be better than we have been in the past and better than our peers. We are ambitious. We are clear-eyed about the amount of work before us. So let’s start doing it.
TWA Hotel at JFK Airport Reenergizes an Iconic Landmark
12-19-2019Lea Ciavarra G'95 Architecture Advisory Board Chair and business partner, Anne Marie Lubrano of Lubrano Ciavarra Architects, are featured in JFK Airport project.
Joshua Aviv Sparks New Ventures in Clean Technology
11-12-2019Joshua Aviv '15, G'17 Libraries Advisory Board member and Cleantech-focused innovator builds upon the resources at Syracuse University that helped him realize his entrepreneurial dreams.
Robert ’59 and Diane Miron Make $7 Million Gift to Support Syracuse University Libraries, Stadium Project
11-04-2019Life Trustee and Newhouse Advisory Board member Robert Miron ’59 and Libraries Advisory Board member Diane Miron generously support academics and the stadium experience with the creation of the Diane and Bob Miron Fund for Academic Success in the Libraries and the construction of Victory Court that will physically connect the Barnes Center at The Arch and the stadium.
A New Era at Syracuse University: Barnes Center at The Arch Transforms Health and Wellness
09-13-2019Syracuse University opened the Barnes Center at The Arch, the University’s new state-of-the-art health, wellness and recreation complex.
Walters Takes Helm, Five New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees
05-13-2019As Kathleen A. Walters ’73 assumed her new role as chair of the Board of Trustees, Syracuse University also announced the election of five new trustees.
Leadership Volunteers Assemble for Summit
04-05-2019In April 2019, Syracuse University hosted its first Volunteer Summit: An opportunity for Syracuse University volunteers to meet, share their Orange Spirit, and learn about the future of Syracuse University. Speakers included Chancellor Kent Syverud and Provost Michelle Wheatly.