Alumni and Friends
We are Forever Orange! School of Education alumni often use the words “family,” “team,” and “community” when recalling their alma mater. We invite you to stay in touch with more than 23,000 SOE alums—and more than 300,000 SU alums—and join our events, share your experiences, and give back to help the next generation of education and learning leaders.
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Torin Washington, Assistant Dean for Advancement
Jessica Puccia, Development Assistant
“The School of Education provided me with the learning spaces and critical conversations I needed to become the educator I am today. At SOE, you are family—forever!”
—Keith Newvine ’04, G’08, G’22
Syracuse University Alumni Resouces
“As an international student of color, the School of Education provided an environment where I felt valued as an individual and where my perspective was heard and encouraged.”
—Raquel Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99
Alumni News
Nick Piato G’22: Past, Present, and Future
In May 2025, Syracuse University School of Education said “farewell” to Nick Piato G’22 after three years as program coordinator for The SENSES Project, which...Read More
Neal Powless G’08 Inducted Into American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame
You could say that lacrosse is in Neal Powless’s blood. Powless G’08, the University ombuds, is a school counseling master’s program alum and a member...Read More
Katie Ducett G’22, G’23: Past, Present, and Future
Holding a Ph.D. focusing on special education and teaching and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Disability Studies from Syracuse University School of Education, Katie...Read More
Maria Murray G’96, G’09 Named CNY “Exceptional Woman”
Maria Murray of The Reading League Earns State Honor (Syracuse Post-Standard | May 16, 2025) Maria Murray, president and CEO of The Reading League, has...Read More
Five Music Education Alums Named Grammy Educator Award Quarter Finalists
From quarter notes to the quarter finals! Out of the 200 quarter finalists in the Grammy Foundation’s 2026 Music Educator Award, no less than five...Read More
Judith Greenberg Seinfeld ’56, H’25 Receives Honorary Degree
Visionary philanthropist and innovative businessperson Judith Greenberg Seinfeld ’56, H’25 received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Syracuse University’s 2025 Commencement exercises on...Read More
Rebecca (Luyao) Kang ’23: Past, Present, and Future
A 2023 Selected Studies in Education (SSE) and Sociology double major, Rebecca (Luyao) Kang ‘23 is currently studying for an Education Policy master’s degree at...Read More
SOE Scholar-Athlete Michael Grace ’25 Joins Professional Lax League
Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support Certificate of Advanced Study graduate Michael Grace ’25, a defense/longstick midfielder on the Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team team, is...Read More
Five Questions for Michele Haiken ’96
Michele Haiken ’96 graduated from Syracuse University in 1996 with a B.A. in English Education and Women’s Studies. She later earned her Ed.M. and Ed.D....Read More
School of Education Welcomes Indigenous University of Toronto Professor Stephanie J. Waterman ’83, G’04 as 2025 Convocation Speaker
Syracuse University School of Education (SOE) is pleased to announce that Stephanie J. Waterman ’83, G’04 (Onondaga, Turtle Clan), an associate professor in the Department...Read More
Joy Zucco McDonald ’80: Past, Present, and Future
Now retired after working for more than 40 years in the field of education, Joy Zucco McDonald holds a Syracuse University School of Education bachelor’s...Read More
Rachel Setek ’23: Past, Present, and Future
Having taken a B.A. in History from Le Moyne College, DeWitt, NY, native Rachel Setek graduated in 2023 with an M.S. in Social Studies Education...Read More