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LaunchPad Awards Student Start-Up Fund Grant
The Blackstone LaunchPad at ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Libraries has awarded a Student Start-Up Fund grant for the Spring 2025 semester to Thomas OāBrien ā25 for his company, Ten Open Projects. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis to undergraduate and graduate…
Former Orange Point Guard and Maxwell Alumna āRoxiā Nurse McNabb Still Driving for an Assist
As point guard for the Orange womenās basketball team, Raquel-Ann āRoxiā Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99 was known for helping her teammates āmake bucketsāāa lot of buckets. The 1997 ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Athlete of the Year, two-time team MVP and three-time BIG…
Vintage Over Digital: Alumnus Dan Cohenās Voyager CD Bag Merges Music and Fashion
Bucking the trend of streaming music platforms and contrary to what one might expect of a member of his generation, musician Dan Cohen ā25 prefers listening to his favorite artists on compact disc (CD) and record players. His research and…
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…