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NBC’s Voice of the Olympics Mike Tirico ’88: Memorable Olympic Moments and a Love for All Things Orange (Podcast)
When the Olympic Games begin later this month, one of the University’s best-known alums will be front and center. In many ways it’s a role Mike Tirico ’88 knew he wanted at an early age. “My mom will tell you,…
Alumni Association Announces Updates to Board of Directors and Generation Orange Leadership Council
The Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving announced the newest members of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Alumni Association (SUAA) board of directors and its Generation Orange Leadership Council this week. These passionate alumni began their terms on July 1 and…
In Memoriam: Life Trustee H. John Riley Jr. ’61
On his journey from his first job in a corporate mailroom to the executive suite, H. John Riley Jr. ’61 often credited the education and opportunities he received at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for his success. His gratitude shaped his approach to…
University Continues to Grow Multiple Academic and Cultural Partnerships in South Korea
A delegation from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ spent two weeks in South Korea recently as one of a continuing series of steps to strengthen academic and cultural collaborations with multiple Korean universities and with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s alumni community there. Meetings were conducted with…
Stand-Out Graduation Dress? You’ve Got to Hand It to Rory Livingston ’24
When Dean Kelly Chandler-Olcott learned about the special dress Rory Livingston ’24 wore to the School of Education Convocation on May 11, she wanted to know more about it. Making the dress was a handful—but not in a bad way. Livingston,…
Scholars, Community Leaders Examine the Racial Wealth Gap at Lender Center Symposium in Atlanta
Nationally noted author, activist and philanthropic strategy advisor Edgar Villaneuva joined ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ faculty and Atlanta community, business and government leaders June 4 for the latest Lender Center for Social Justice symposium examining the racial wealth gap. “Closing the Racial…
Alumni Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply for ’CUSE50 Awards
For the second year in a row, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will honor the success of Orange business leaders across the globe at the ’CUSE50 awards. This annual celebration features 50 of the fastest-growing businesses founded or owned by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumni. The…
Student-Athletes Enjoy New Study Away Sports Communications Course
They toured the offices of Fox Sports, SONY Pictures and the NFL Network. They got tips on making presentations from former NFL champions Lou Alexander ’12, Derrell Smith ’10 and Roland Williams ’97. They learned storytelling from sports broadcasters Andrew…
‘How About Never?’ Bob Mankoff ’66 Captures the Essence of Life in Cartoons
Becoming a great comedian or cartoonist doesn’t happen overnight. As with many professions, it takes tremendous commitment and practice, a bit of failure and some luck along the way. For Bob Mankoff ’66, these were all part of his journey to…
6 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has announced the election of six new members to its Board of Trustees. All innovators in their fields, the new members bring diverse backgrounds and experiences as entrepreneurs, investors, executives and visionaries. The new members are Nomi Bergman,…