Who is Syracuse?
Editors' note: "Who is Syracuse?" is a series that runs in The Daily Orange every spring. It highlights individuals who embody the spirit of Syracuse University. Members of the SU community were encouraged to nominate people they thought fit this description. This series explores their stories.
Wade Whitton
After a rough freshman year, Wade Whitton began to get involved with numerous extra curricular activities, which have helped him to make the campus a more welcoming place. Read more »
Jeff Rubin
Professor. CEO. Philanthropist. Jeff Rubin is many things, but first and foremost he is a Syracuse fan. Through his business SIDEARM Sports and his philanthropy, Rubin has built an SU legacy. Read more »
Lorna Rose
Lorna Rose transferred to SU after realizing that no other school would make her happy. Today she works with Meghan Sinisi, SU's current Orange Girl. Read more »
Sammy Pardes: Gymnast shows SU spirit with student involvement, athletics
Sammy Pardes let the rest of her family go first. She stood alone atop a 20-foot-high rock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and inched herself closer… Read more »
Alec Massood: Sophomore EMT provides medical service through work with SUA
As assistant third lieutenant in the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps in New Jersey, Alec Massood received his most severe call this Winter Break when… Read more »
Max Malikow: Adjunct professor draws on over 30 years of therapy experience
There’s a poem hanging in Dr. Max Malikow’s study, written by Betty Sue Flowers — “Pain is a mechanism for growth that carves out the… Read more »
Rachel Wolsky: Senior shows Orange pride with campus leadership roles
When Rachel Wolsky was a freshman, she lived in Booth Hall, a dorm that didn’t have many other freshman or any orientation leaders. But even… Read more »
Tracey Ford: Freshman aims to change university through Student Association action
Last fall, freshman Tracey Ford walked into Maxwell Auditorium to attend her first Student Association meeting. She sat down before realizing that she wasn’t where… Read more »
Billy Ceskavich: Graduate student shows SU pride with active involvement
Billy Ceskavich doesn’t consider himself the average Syracuse University diehard fan. He doesn’t attend every basketball home game or know every Otto’s Army cheer. Ceskavich… Read more »
Joseph Fanelli: SU instructor reflects on time spent teaching, love of university
One student called Joseph Fanelli the Mr. Rogers of human sexuality. Whether they were identifying the Syracuse University instructor’s plain sweaters, friendly demeanor or straightforward… Read more »
Jenn Castro: Freshman superfan shows intense school spirit, love for everything SU
Jenn Castro spent eight hours during her first day at Syracuse University decorating her dorm room in Haven Hall. Her room decorations included orange lights,… Read more »
Anthony Herbert: iSchool student immerses himself in campus organizations to pay it forward to other students
Anthony Herbert shows a different side of himself to each person he meets. He’s not trying to be annoying or fake; he just has a… Read more »
James Duah-Agyeman: Director of Office of Multicultural Affairs creates "home away from home" for students of color
James Duah-Agyeman’s office is tucked back in the Syracuse University Office of Multicultural Affairs, a few turns down a hallway from the office’s main entrance… Read more »
Ben Tupper: Local landlord incorporates SU spirit into personal, professional life
When Ben Tupper puts up a Syracuse University flag on one of his rentals in the university neighborhood, sometimes he gets dirty looks from older… Read more »
Quinton Fletchall: SU engagement scholar hopes to change younger generation's view of city
On the corner of West Fayette and West streets in Armory Square stands a billboard with a love letter written to the city. Each month… Read more »
Kathleen Joyce: Assistant dean excites students for future at SU, life after graduation
An orange teapot with blue polka dots; an oar from the Syracuse University rowing team; Otto plush toys and bobble heads; 10 vintage SU basketball… Read more »
Alicia Verdile: Senior strives to make most of campus experience through involvement in SU organizations
Of the dozen activities Alicia Verdile participates in at Syracuse University, none seem more treasured than the one represented by the necklace she wears around… Read more »
Megan Marshall: Student comedian brings school spirit, enthusiasm to SU
Megan Marshall has lived in Arizona, California, Nebraska and Ohio — but Syracuse University is the only place she calls home. “When I first came… Read more »
Nancy Vaught: Office of Admissions receptionist acts as friendly face of SU, loving motherly figure to campus community
Sitting at her desk in the Office of Admissions, Nancy Vaught was interrupted when a student peeked his head in and said, “You’re the reason… Read more »
Carter Oakley: Club lacrosse captain leads fundraising effort to help teammate in battle against cancer
This season, scoring goals meant more than ever for men’s club lacrosse captain Carter Oakley. It wasn’t just about winning. These goals meant something —… Read more »
Stephanie Kranz: From SUA to Jazz Ensemble, this senior brightens campus one pun at a time
In one hand was an acceptance letter postmarked from the University at Buffalo. In the other was a Syracuse University housing confirmation letter. Halfway through… Read more »
Paola Benevento: Syracuse native give back to community, stays as involved as possible with city she loves
When Paola Benevento was 4 years old and in an inclusive preschool program, an autistic boy hit her over the head. She reacted calmly, which… Read more »
Chantel Morel: Latino student works toward diversity, acts as role model through involvement in campus organizations
Busy. That’s the word Patricia Alvarez unhesitatingly uses to describe her best friend, Chantel Morel. And when it comes to Morel, a junior English and… Read more »
