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Air Force Veteran Stephen Woodard ’70 Returns to Campus With a New Perspective
Stephen Woodard ’70, who served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force, was a proud Air Force ROTC cadet as a student at 鶹ƵUniversity from 1966-70. He earned a degree in English literature from the College of Arts…
With Adele’s Assistance, 鶹ƵAlumnus Proposes to Girlfriend on National Television
Quentin Brunson ’12, G’13 knows he’s set the bar high. Extremely high. The whole world’s talking about his very public proposal to his girlfriend of seven years, Ashleigh Mann, during Adele’s “One Night Only” television concert special Nov. 14 at…
Legette-Jack’s Jersey Retired in Historic Moment for University and Athletics
In a historic day for 鶹ƵUniversity and the Department of Athletics, women’s basketball standout Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 had her jersey retired in the stadium on Sunday, Nov. 14. As Legette-Jack’s jersey was raised to the rafters at halftime of…
Old Friends and New Memories Abound at Orange Central 2021
Orange Central 2021 brought together more than 1,600 alumni and friends of 鶹ƵUniversity for a celebration of all things Orange. The weekend featured something for everyone, including special milestone reunion gatherings, the Alumni Awards Celebration and the always-popular ‘Cuse…
鶹ƵUniversity Announces Transformative $30 Million Gift to Secure the Future and Long-Term Success of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families
This week the 鶹ƵUniversity community came together to dedicate and formally open the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building, and to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families…
Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab Dedicated at the Newhouse School
Newhouse School alumnus Jim Weiss ’87, chairman, founder and CEO of global health innovation company Real Chemistry, and his wife, Audra Weiss ’89, visited campus Oct. 15 to dedicate the Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab (EIL) at the Newhouse School. Established…
Making History and Exceeding Goals: What It Means to Be Forever Orange
Forever Orange: The Campaign for 鶹ƵUniversity is a clarion call “to show the world what Orange can do.” The response so far has been spirited and inspiring: 鶹ƵUniversity has raised more in private philanthropy than at any other…
Sign Up by Sunday for Orange Central 2021!
Thanks to a high level of interest from the University community, the Office of Alumni Engagement has extended the deadline to sign up for Orange Central homecoming and reunion weekend, being held Oct. 28-31. Everyone who signs up by Sunday,…
Alumnus Remembered for Ongoing Legacy of Service, Recognized in NVRC Hall of Honor
James Lyons ’03, one of the first 鶹ƵUniversity alumni killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, was inducted into the University’s National Veterans Resource Center’s Hall of Honor on Oct. 15. He was also recognized as the “Hometown Hero” during halftime…
Philanthropy That Recognizes the Value of Education and Educators
Sharon Jacquet graduated from 鶹ƵUniversity in 1972 with a degree in elementary education but decided against becoming a teacher. “I felt it was an awesome responsibility and I was too immature to be responsible for those young minds,” Jacquet…