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Rose Tardiff ’15: Sparking Innovation With Data, Mapping and More
While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in geography in the Maxwell School, Rose Tardiff ā15 became involved with the Salt City Harvest Farm, a community farm near Syracuse where newcomers from all over the world grow food and make social connections….
Paulo De Miranda G’00 Received āMuch More Than a Formal Educationā From Maxwell
Early in his career, Paulo De Miranda G’00 embarked on several humanitarian aid and peacekeeping assignments around the world. āWhen we concluded our tasks, we wrote reports about our field work, but many times felt that little insight was given…
Delaware Nonprofit Leader Begins 2-Year Term as Alumni Association President
Alonna Berry ā11, executive director of the Delaware Center for Justice and a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, is the new president of the ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Alumni Association (SUAA) Board of Directors, as of July 1, 2025….
Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose
Ken Pontarelli ā92 credits the University for changing his life, opening up opportunities to pursue his passions and achieve professional success that allows him to focus on the public good. In return, he and his wife, Tracey, are paying it…
First-Year Law Student to First-Year Dean: Lau Combines Law and Business to Continue College of Lawās Upward Trajectory
Three decades ago, Terence J. Lau Lā98 walked the corridors as an eager student in the College of Law, then located in White Hall. He knew he had been given a rare chanceāand a full scholarshipāto be a part of…
Calling All Alumni Entrepreneurs: Apply for āCUSE50 Awards
Did you cultivate your entrepreneurial skills as a student at ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ and either founded or currently own your own business as an Orange alumnus? If so, youāre encouraged to apply for the Universityās third annual āCUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Award,…
Retiring University Professor and Decorated Public Servant Sean OāKeefe Gā78 Reflects on a Legacy of Service
For most of his time as a public servant, Sean OāKeefe Gā78 adhered to a few guiding principles: Step up when someone calls upon you to serve. Be open to anything. Challenge yourself. Those values helped OāKeefe navigate a career…
Oren Lyons Jr., Roy Simmons Jr. Honored With Alfie Jacques Ambassador Award
Oren Lyons Jr. ā58, Hā93 and Roy Simmons Jr. ā59, Hā14 formed a lifelong friendship that stems from their days starring for the ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ menās lacrosse team from 1955-58. Recently, Lyons and Simmons were honored with the Alfie Jacques…
Whitman Honors Outstanding Alumni and Friends at 2025 Awards and Appreciation Event
Vice Chancellor and Whitman School of Management Executive Dean Mike Haynie and Interim Dean Alex McKelvie, along with other staff and faculty members of the Whitman School, gathered in New York City on May 15 to recognize a select group…
Endowed Professorship Recognizes Impact of a Professor, Mentor and Advisor
Bao-Ding āBobā Chengās journey to ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ in pursuit of graduate education in the 1960s was long and arduous. He didnāt have the means for air travel, so he voyaged more than 5,000 nautical miles by boat from his home…