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Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Talks Basketball, Leadership and Citizenship at Maxwell Event
In December 2012, the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ men’s 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 Boeheim—but he didn’t feel celebratory. Just…
Orange Pride Fuels Jordan Nuber’s ’19 Path From ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to Japan
Jordan Nuber ’19 is stationed in Okinawa, Japan, more than 7,400 miles away from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Even though he’s more than half a world away from his alma mater, the impact ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ had on Nuber is profound. “I would…
Basketball Legend’s Gift Turns ‘Frustration to Hope’
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. “We will not speculate on how American government should work or evaluate…
Joan Breier Brodsky ’67, G’68 Conservation Lab to Be Dedicated Thursday
On Thursday, Aug. 25, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Libraries will celebrate the dedication of the Joan Breier Brodsky ’67, G’69 Conservation Lab on the sixth floor of Bird Library within the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC). The conservation lab cares for the…
7 to Be Honored at 2022 Alumni Awards Celebration
Seven outstanding alumni will be honored by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ as part of the 2022 Alumni Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 30. The celebration is one of the signature events of Orange Central, the University’s annual homecoming and reunion weekend. Find…
Purposeful Persistence, Perseverance and Integrity: A 20-Year Journey Toward a Degree
Victoria Baratta ’21 gripped the edge of the podium. While the applause dwindled down, a smile peeked out of Baratta as she adjusted the microphone. Rays of sunlight spilled into Hendricks Chapel, casting a glow onto the crowd as they…
SparkCharge CEO Josh Aviv ’15, G’17 Introduces President Biden L’68 Before CHIPS, Science Act Signing
The White House’s famous Rose Garden turned Orange on Tuesday afternoon as Josh Aviv ’15, G’17, the founder and CEO of SparkCharge, introduced President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 before a packed crowd outside the White House. Aviv, who launched…
Fulfilling a Father’s Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar’s Path as Higher Education Leader
How much would you sacrifice to achieve your dreams? When Nasser Paydar ’79, G’81, G’85 was about to graduate from high school in Iran, his father, Hossein, made the ultimate sacrifice to set his beloved son up for success. Hossein…
WWII Veteran, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Alumnus Laid to Rest in Arlington National Cemetery 77 Years Later
More than 77 years after his death, a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumnus was finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. First Lt. Myles Esmay ’40 fought bravely for the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. While…
Former Football Player David Tate Inspires Fellow Alumni With $1M Gift Commitment
One of David Tate’s first memories of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ football is what has endeared the team to him the most. Entering into the program as a freshman in 1972, Tate says coach Ben Schwartzwalder’s first direction to the newcomers wasn’t on…