Alumni

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Bernard ‘Bernie’ Kossar ’53, L’55

“Bernie Kossar was really one of the smartest people I have ever known,” said Chancellor Kent Syverud, recalling the esteemed Syracuse University and College of
Eileen Korey May 9, 2024

Whitman School Announces Lisa Fontenelli ’86 as Convocation Speaker

The Whitman School of Management is proud to announce that Lisa Fontenelli ’86 (Whitman School/S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications) will be the school's Class
Dawn McWilliams May 6, 2024
Whitman School Announces Lisa Fontenelli ’86 as Convocation Speaker

Engaged and Accomplished Alumni Honored With Maxwell Centennial Awards

A longtime city manager committed to cultivating future public servants. A retired managing director dedicated to volunteerism and philanthropy. A public health pioneer who has
Jessica Youngman May 3, 2024
Engaged and Accomplished Alumni Honored With Maxwell Centennial Awards

Record Number Receive Awards Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Fourteen Syracuse University students and alumni have been named as 2024 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Five students were also chosen
Record Number Receive Awards Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Maxwell to Honor Alumni, Celebrate 100th Anniversary at Centennial Celebration in DC

Five exceptional alumni and a milestone anniversary will be celebrated during an upcoming event in the heart of the nation. The Maxwell School centennial celebration
Jessica Smith April 23, 2024
Maxwell to Honor Alumni, Celebrate 100th Anniversary at Centennial Celebration in DC

Real Estate Developer, Entrepreneur Oliver Fernandez ’08 to Be the ECS Convocation Keynote Speaker

Oliver Fernandez ’08 graduated with a civil engineering degree and played for the Syracuse University football team. He now lives in Washington D.C. with his
Alex Dunbar April 22, 2024
Real Estate Developer, Entrepreneur Oliver Fernandez ’08 to Be the ECS Convocation Keynote Speaker

CNN Anchor Boris Sanchez ’09 Named 2024 A&S | Maxwell Convocation Speaker

Boris Sanchez ’09, an award-winning journalist and nationally recognized cable news anchor, will deliver the alumni keynote address at the 2024 College of Arts and
News Staff April 21, 2024
CNN Anchor Boris Sanchez ’09 Named 2024 A&S | Maxwell Convocation Speaker

Undergraduate Spearheads Study Using Physics to Understand How Cells Self-Sort

Erin McCarthy ’23, physics summa cum laude, is a rarity among young scientists. As an undergraduate researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department
News Staff April 21, 2024
Undergraduate Spearheads Study Using Physics to Understand How Cells Self-Sort

Need a Better Headshot? iSchool Alumnus Has New AI Tool to Help

When Keegan Slattery '13 looks at LinkedIn and other networking sites, he sees a recurring theme—a lot of people have bad photos that don’t represent
Anya Woods April 11, 2024
Need a Better Headshot? iSchool Alumnus Has New AI Tool to Help

Members of the University Community to Be Honored for Excellence at One University Awards Ceremony on April 19

The One University Awards Ceremony, an annual event to honor members of the Syracuse University community who are making a difference through academics, scholarship, creative
News Staff April 10, 2024
Members of the University Community to Be Honored for Excellence at One University Awards Ceremony on April 19

School of Education Welcomes Cisco’s Raphael T. Richard G’12 as Convocation Speaker

Syracuse University's School of Education is pleased to announce that Advisory Board Member Raphael T. Richard G’12 will address graduates at the 2024 Convocation Ceremony
Martin Walls April 9, 2024
School of Education Welcomes Cisco’s Raphael T. Richard G’12 as Convocation Speaker

Virtual Reality Pioneer Mary Spio ’98 Helping to Revolutionize the Industry

None of it made sense. Whenever Mary Spio ’98 wore a virtual reality (VR) headset, she would feel nauseous and get sick. She wasn’t alone.
John Boccacino April 5, 2024
Virtual Reality Pioneer Mary Spio ’98 Helping to Revolutionize the Industry

Alumni Awards Set for Next Week; Meet the 2024 Honorees, Including 2 New Awards

Syracuse University will honor eight distinguished members of the Orange community during the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration, which are being held from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on
News Staff April 4, 2024
Alumni Awards Set for Next Week; Meet the 2024 Honorees, Including 2 New Awards

Working on the Hill ‘Deeply Fulfilling’ for Miranda Peterson G’23

As a policy advisor for U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., Miranda Peterson G'23, an alumna of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, provides
Jessica Youngman March 29, 2024
Working on the Hill ‘Deeply Fulfilling’ for Miranda Peterson G’23

Falk in D.C. Trip An ‘Amazing Experience’ for 27 Falk College Students

The Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is a unique college with a diversity of programs from exercise science to social work to sport
Matt Michael March 28, 2024
Falk in D.C. Trip An ‘Amazing Experience’ for 27 Falk College Students

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
Dara Harper March 25, 2024
Historic Gift Launches $3M Challenge Campaign for Hendricks Chapel

You’re Invited to Celebrate One Day for Orange

Each year, Syracuse University's Giving Day is a time for our global Orange community to unite, support our University and demonstrate our unwavering Syracuse spirit. This
News Staff March 25, 2024
You’re Invited to Celebrate One Day for Orange

Soaring Over Barriers: Cindy Boyd G’04 Reflects on Navigating an Aeronautical Career

Despite the Hollywood portrayal of combat aviation as a glamorous and glitzy environment, military aviators operate in highly perilous conditions, facing challenges that many civilian
Charlie Poag March 19, 2024
Soaring Over Barriers: Cindy Boyd G’04 Reflects on Navigating an Aeronautical Career