Eileen Korey, Author at Syracuse University Today

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School of Design Receives a Priceless Gift From Fashion Icon

Couture legend Claire B. Shaeffer's 2,500-piece collection of designer garments, patterns and books, valued at $1.2 million, now calls Syracuse University home.

May 15, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Syracuse University Welcomes 2 New Members to the Board of Trustees

Four new student representatives—representing undergraduate, graduate and law students—also join the board for the 2026-27 academic year.

May 13, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Grant Extends Opportunities for Students With Intellectual Disability

Syracuse University receives $1 million from the Golisano Foundation to grow inclusive postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability statewide.

May 4, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Advocacy and Philanthropy Open New Opportunities for InclusiveU Graduates

A $1 million gift from members of the Allyn family to the Center on Disability and Inclusion will expand career services, alumni connections and community

May 3, 2026 | Campus & Community

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A Transformational Gift Changes Orange Hall Into Riley Hall

Diane Riley's legacy gift honors her late husband, H. John Riley Jr. '61, whose own Syracuse University journey inspired a lifetime of giving back to

April 30, 2026 | Campus & Community

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A Gift Idea and Bequest to Benefit Generations of Students

Alumnus’ $7.6 million bequest creates endowed scholarship honoring mother who championed power of education.

Feb. 9, 2026 | Campus & Community

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In Memoriam: Life Trustee Edward J. Pettinella G’76

Philanthropist leaves lasting legacy through his service, leadership and dedication to students and excellence.

Feb. 5, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Philanthropy That Ensures Students ‘Move at the Speed of Industry’

Real Chemistry founder and Chairman Jim Weiss '87 establishes The Agency, Home of the Weiss Center, to prepare students for careers in AI-driven health and

Dec. 17, 2025 | Communications, Law & Policy

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In Memoriam: Life Trustee Michael Bill ’58

Michael M. “Mike” Bill The student-athletes who pass through the entry of the football locker room in the John A. Lally Athletics Complex will be carrying

Aug. 26, 2025 | Campus & Community

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Historic Gift Preserves a Legacy and Countless Campus Memories

Upsilon Alpha Alumnae of Syracuse, NY Inc. is donating its former chapter house, located at 300 Waverly Ave., to Syracuse University. (Photos by Amy Manley) What

Aug. 18, 2025 | Campus & Community

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New $1M Gift to Build Bridges and Create Global Map to Enhance Democracies

Tina Nabatchi, Joseph A. Strasser Endowed Professor in Public Administration in the Maxwell School, submitted a request to The Reynolds Foundation to fund a project

Aug. 12, 2025 | Communications, Law & Policy

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Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose

Ken Pontarelli ’92 credits the University for changing his life, opening up opportunities to pursue his passions and achieve professional success that allows him to

June 30, 2025 | Communications, Law & Policy

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Endowed Professorship Recognizes Impact of a Professor, Mentor and Advisor

Bao-Ding “Bob” Cheng’s journey to Syracuse University in pursuit of graduate education in the 1960s was long and arduous. He didn’t have the means for

June 9, 2025 | STEM

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The Milton Legacy: Romance, Success and Giving Back

Growing up, Stacey Milton Leal ’75 and Chris Milton heard countless stories about how Syracuse University brought their parents together in what would turn out

June 2, 2025 | Campus & Community

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3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Syracuse University has announced the appointment of three new members of the Board of Trustees, all distinguished leaders in their chosen professions who are also

May 12, 2025 | Campus & Community

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Philanthropy That Brings Outside the Box Thinking to the Student Experience

Michael “Mike” Venutolo ’77 and his wife, Kim, vividly remember sharing an eight-hour bus ride through the 110-degree desert in the United Arab Emirates with

March 14, 2025 | STEM

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Cultivation of Talent and Moral Compass Guide University Trustee Richard Alexander L’82

Over the last decade, Richard Alexander L’82 has navigated his chosen profession (the law) and his chosen passion (Syracuse University and its law school) through

March 14, 2025 | Communications, Law & Policy

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In the Return Phase of Life: Giving Back to the University That Launched His Career

In his home office, John Chawner ’84 proudly displays a disk of aluminum dated “4-8-84.” It is a treasured memento from his days at Syracuse

March 11, 2025 | STEM

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Eileen Korey

Published Articles

School of Design Receives a Priceless Gift From Fashion Icon

Syracuse University Welcomes 2 New Members to the Board of Trustees

Grant Extends Opportunities for Students With Intellectual Disability

Advocacy and Philanthropy Open New Opportunities for InclusiveU Graduates

A Transformational Gift Changes Orange Hall Into Riley Hall

A Gift Idea and Bequest to Benefit Generations of Students

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Edward J. Pettinella G’76

Philanthropy That Ensures Students ‘Move at the Speed of Industry’

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Michael Bill ’58

Historic Gift Preserves a Legacy and Countless Campus Memories

New $1M Gift to Build Bridges and Create Global Map to Enhance Democracies

Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose

Endowed Professorship Recognizes Impact of a Professor, Mentor and Advisor

The Milton Legacy: Romance, Success and Giving Back

3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Philanthropy That Brings Outside the Box Thinking to the Student Experience

Cultivation of Talent and Moral Compass Guide University Trustee Richard Alexander L’82

In the Return Phase of Life: Giving Back to the University That Launched His Career