Category: Feature Story

Photo Essay: Globetrotter and Future Teacher Mason Burley ’27 Embraces Study Abroad and Study Away

As a freshman, Mason Burley ’27 made himself a promise: experience as much of the world as possible and “put myself out there.” In fact, his first trip over the...
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Five Questions for Erin Althen ’03, G’04

Music education alumna Erin Althen ’03, G’04 is the Director of Bands and Chair of the Fine Arts Department at Westhill High School, near Syracuse, NY. She is founder and...
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Eachus Family Establishes Endowment to Support Autism Research at Syracuse’s Center on Disability and Inclusion

It was 1958, in her second week of her freshman year at Syracuse University, when Rev. Dr. Elaine B. Eachus ’61, G’64 met her future husband, Alan “Ace” C. Eachus...
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Fulfilling Potential: Lifelong Special Education Teacher Vincent Longhi Jr. ’78 Establishes Scholarship for Music Education Students

When Vincent “Vinny” P. Longhi Jr. ’78 started to consider ways to give back to Syracuse University, he thought about his father, Vincent Sr., and his son, Matteo. His father...
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Orange Generosity “Ripples” Through Social Work, InclusiveU

At Syracuse University, generosity drives progress—supporting scholarships and internships, immersive experiences and student organizations that connect interests and build community. That’s the “Orange Ripple Effect,” celebrated on Syracuse Giving Day (March 24),...
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From Classroom to Court, Jim Lee ’75 Followed a Process to Success

As every educator can appreciate, if a student follows a certain process and learns from their mistakes, they can improve as the year goes on. As a mathematics education major...
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Permission to Play: Professor Alex Corbitt on Why Game-Based Literacy Practices Matter

An expert on literacy and learning, and a former middle school English Language Arts teacher, Syracuse University School of Education (SOE) Professor Alex Corbitt focuses his research on how youths...
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Leap of Faith: Undergraduate Research Shapes Elyas Layachi’s ’27 Path to Teaching

For Elyas Layachi ’27, a fall 2023 job posting on Handshake by Syracuse University School of Education (SOE) Professor Silvie Huang was serendipitous. Huang was looking for an undergraduate research...
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Five Questions for Manasi Shankar G’16

Writing on her professional website—therapyatbay.com—Manasi Shankar G’16 writes, “Since I can recall, I’ve been drawn to the helping professions; connecting with people has always brought me joy.” In 2014, Shankar...
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Resiliency Program Empowers Military-Connected Students

When Chris Teodoro G’22 embarked on his Syracuse University journey after 24 years in the US Army, he discovered what many transitioning veterans already know: asking for help doesn’t come...
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