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鶹ƵLegends Reunite on the Court for CBT Celebrity Basketball Classic
鶹ƵUniversity athletes return to campus for the second Coming Back Together (CBT) Celebrity Classic. The game will feature 鶹ƵUniversity legends and fan favorites, who will be led by coaches Derrick Coleman and Billy Owens. Proceeds from ticket sales will help support the Our Time Has Come Orange Legend’s Scholarship fund, which is awarded to underrepresented students attending 鶹ƵUniversity.
鶹ƵUniversity Mourns the Loss of Life Trustee W. Carroll ‘Nick’ Coyne
W. Carroll “Nick” Coyne ’54, L’57, a 鶹ƵUniversity Life Trustee, respected labor relations attorney whose career spanned more than 40 years at Hancock & Estabrook LLP, and beloved volunteer throughout Central New York, died June 24 at age 89….
Career Path for Fort Drum Soldier Starts at 鶹ƵUniversity
Like many soldiers who are leaving the military, U.S. Army Specialist Luke McKean had an idea of what he wanted to do when he transitioned to civilian life but wasn’t exactly sure how to go about it. But thanks to…
Trustee Member, Alumnus Cliff Ensley Reflects on Taking Challenges, Making an Impact
In 1978, Cliff Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 had an idea to start his own business and just $2,500 to do it. He was used to taking on challenges—there was no stopping him. Growing up, he struggled with a learning disability—at…
鶹ƵUniversity Football Players Changing the World One Child at a Time
When students at Dr. Weeks Elementary School in 鶹Ƶsee Patty Sawmiller in the halls, the questions start flying. Are you coming to get me today? Are we having mentoring today? When are they coming in? The students are asking…
Welcome to the One University Awards Celebration
The daylong celebration of excellence on the 鶹ƵUniversity campus begins now with a special message from Director of Athletics John Wildhack and the announcement of the Student-Athlete Scholar Awards. The Student-Athlete Scholar Award recognizes the student-athletes with the…
‘Adopt A Classroom’ a Win-Win for Student-Athletes, 鶹ƵCommunity
The best part about the program that’s connecting 鶹ƵUniversity student-athletes to students from the North Side Learning Center in 鶹Ƶis that it’s hard to tell who’s having more fun. “It’s been really fun to have that interaction,” says…
CAS in Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support Addresses Unique Needs of College Student-Athletes
The Department of Higher Education in the School of Education is expanding their curriculum offerings to prepare current and future higher education professionals (e.g., advisors, administrators and coaches) to learn how to support and advocate for the success of intercollegiate…
Athlete, Activist Maya Moore Joins the Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Event Series Jan. 27
The 鶹ƵUniversity Department of Athletics and Hendricks Chapel will present a virtual conversation with athlete and activist Maya Moore on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. ET on Zoom. Registration is free and open to all at mlk.syr.edu. A…
Statement from Chancellor Kent Syverud on the Passing of Orange Great Floyd Little
Floyd Little embodied what it means to be Orange. He was an All-American student-athlete. He set records in the NFL. He achieved success in the business world. Floyd mentored countless student-athletes, and dedicated his time, energy and resources to improving…