Inspiring Stories

In 1948, Audrey Fertig Friedland was a 20-year-old graduate of Hunter College, with a bachelor's degree in political science and a desire to see the world beyond her Bronx neighborhood.

Danny Heumann ’91 is an inspiration to all those whose lives he touches.

Opportunity is defined as a situation that makes it possible to do something you want to do. For Henrietta “Etta” Fielek ’70, G’77, the opportunity to attend her dream school—Syracuse University—was made possible by scholarship support and financial aid.

$283. It was a daunting figure to a young man fresh out of the Air Force who was pursuing a B.S. in electronic engineering.

“Syracuse Physics was and still is a vast entryway to the future.” Words penned by alumnus and philanthropist Jay N. Zemel when he was in his 90s and reflecting on his experiences at Syracuse University.

Life at Syracuse University was a bit different when Jeralyn Delisi Lowe ’64, G’65 was a student here. Residence halls had a curfew—9 p.m. on weeknights and just a little after midnight on weekends.

Jim Balducci '69 and his wife, Linda, are Syracuse University through and through. They show their love of being Orange in a multitude of ways.

John N. Brogard's lifelong dream of becoming an engineer became a reality when he was accepted as a student at Syracuse University's College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Like many of our alumni and friends, Rockette and John Brunetti have a special place in their hearts for their dads and for Syracuse University. It is why they chose to give to the Orange Family in honor of their own.

“It’s a living, growing thing.” That’s how Syracuse University College of Law alumnus Andrew Greenberg L’84 describes his most recent estate gift to Syracuse University honoring his mother, Winnie and late father, Sid.