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3rd Thonis Endowed Professorship Announced: The Multiplier Effect in Philanthropy
On the drive from his home in Wellesley, Massachusetts, to his alma mater in Syracuse, New York, Michael G. āMikeā Thonis ā72 says he counts rock formations, knows all their geological names and notices āas they suddenly become very dark…
Your Participation Can Boost the āCuse
Join us in making history on March 23, 2023, as we Boost the ‘Cuse during Syracuse University’s most significant giving day yet. Forever Orange Week will showcase the best of our beloved institution, and we invite our global Orange community…
IVMF Receives Million-Dollar Grant for Veterans and Military Families
The DāAniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) recently received $1 million in additional grant funding to support veterans and their families in Central New York. The grant renewal was awarded by the Mother Cabrini Health…
Howard Woolley ā80 Supports the Student Experience in Washington, DC
A gift from Newhouse School alumnus and Syracuse University Trustee Howard Woolley ā80 will support students studying in Washington, D.C. Woolley, who is based in Washington, is president and CEO of the Howard Woolley Group, a strategic business and public…
Crown Honors Professors Hehnly, Nisenbaum Recognized
On Friday, Jan. 13, the Universityās first RenĆ©e Crown Professors in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) were formally recognized. Heidi Hehnly, associate professor of biology, is the RenĆ©e Crown Honors Professor in the Sciences and Mathematics, and Karin…
James ā70, Gā72 and Marjorie Kuhn Provide New Support for Transformational Experience at JMA Wireless Dome
Last week, new signage was installed on the Kuhn Gameday Lounge presented by Hidden Level, marking not only another step in the transformation of the JMA Wireless Dome but also paying tribute to a Syracuse University alumnus, trustee and philanthropist…
Donation From Studentās Family Provides Electric Bikes to Department of Public Safety, Helps Boost Safety and Security on Campus
A generous donation made by a studentās family is helping strengthen the work of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide a safe and secure campus environment. The gift from Jay and Sandra Gelb, parents of College of Law…
Dedication of the Diane and Bob Miron ā59 Learning Commons to Be Held Sept. 29
On Thursday, Sept. 29, Syracuse University Libraries will celebrate the dedication of the Diane and Bob Miron ā59 Learning Commons on the first floor of Bird Library. The Miron Learning Commons is an open, inclusive, collaborative and welcoming space that…
Menās Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Talks Basketball, Leadership and Citizenship at Maxwell Event
In December 2012, the Syracuse University menās basketball team narrowly defeated the University of Detroit in front of almost 18,000 cheering fans in the Dome. It was the 900th win for head coach Jim Boeheimābut he didnāt feel celebratory. Just…
Basketball Legendās Gift Turns āFrustration to Hopeā
On the first day of his Introduction to American Politics class, Chris Faricy imparts a message to his students that will serve as a guide for the semester. āWe will not speculate on how American government should work or evaluate…