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NBC Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to Speak at Commencement

The ‘Sunday Night Football’ play-by-play voice and NBC Olympics primetime host, who began his broadcasting career at ÐÔÊÓ½ç University's own WAER-FM, will address graduates May
Kathleen Haley April 9, 2026
NBC Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to Speak at Commencement

Libraries Announces Spring 2026 Orange Innovation Fund Winners

Nine student founders across four schools and colleges received $5,000 grants to advance ventures spanning health care, financial technology, consumer products and software.
Cristina Hatem April 2, 2026
Libraries Announces Spring 2026 Orange Innovation Fund Winners

Audie Klotz Named Inaugural Heighberger Family Faculty Fellow of Public Service

The fellowship was created to honor the highly accomplished public service careers of alumnus Eric Heighberger ’93 and his spouse, Genevieve.
Jessica Youngman April 2, 2026
Audie Klotz Named Inaugural Heighberger Family Faculty Fellow of Public Service

Maxwell School to Celebrate Careers in Climate, Diplomacy, Food Security and Law

Five accomplished ÐÔÊÓ½ç University alumni will be honored at the annual Awards of Excellence event in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 30.
Jessica Youngman April 1, 2026
Maxwell School to Celebrate Careers in Climate, Diplomacy, Food Security and Law

8 Books You Should Read by Alumni, According to Creative Writing Faculty

Whether you’re looking to pick up a short story collection, poetry or a novel, these titles will entertain and captivate.
Dialynn Dwyer March 24, 2026
8 Books You Should Read by Alumni, According to Creative Writing Faculty

Gerry McNamara ’06 Named Head Coach of ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Men’s Basketball

A ÐÔÊÓ½ç legend returns home to lead the Orange. Gerry McNamara helped define ÐÔÊÓ½ç basketball. Now he'll lead it.
News Staff March 24, 2026
Gerry McNamara ’06 Named Head Coach of ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Men’s Basketball

Bill Coplin Retires After 56 Years of Shaping Maxwell Students

The legendary policy studies professor mentored tens of thousands of students and built a program rooted in real-world skills; a new endowed fund will carry
Jessica Youngman March 23, 2026
Bill Coplin Retires After 56 Years of Shaping Maxwell Students

ÐÔÊÓ½ç Giving Day Is Tomorrow—Celebrate ÐÔÊÓ½ç’s 156th Birthday!

The annual day of giving on March 24 features campus events, student challenges and a goal of 4,444 supporters nationwide.
Shaina M. Hill March 23, 2026
ÐÔÊÓ½ç Giving Day Is Tomorrow—Celebrate ÐÔÊÓ½ç’s 156th Birthday!

Whitman School Announces Alumnus, Business Leader as 2026 Convocation Speaker

Steven W. Barnes ’82, H’19, a senior advisor at Bain Capital and former Board of Trustees chair, will address graduates at the May 9 ceremony.
Meg Androsiglio March 20, 2026
Whitman School Announces Alumnus, Business Leader as 2026 Convocation Speaker

How ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Shaped This Alum and Museum Leader’s Career

Allison Hinman G’15, G’16 was recently named president and CEO of the Susan B. Anthony Museum in Rochester, New York.
Dialynn Dwyer March 20, 2026
How ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Shaped This Alum and Museum Leader’s Career

‘The Splendid Game of Battle-ball’: A Glimpse at Women’s Athletics on Campus in the 1890s

An 1895 campus newspaper article sheds light on how ÐÔÊÓ½ç's women students used sports to push back against the expectations of the times.
Dialynn Dwyer March 20, 2026
‘The Splendid Game of Battle-ball’: A Glimpse at Women’s Athletics on Campus in the 1890s

On ÐÔÊÓ½ç Giving Day, Here Are 5 Unique Ways to Fuel the Orange

These funds benefit students Universitywide, across years, majors and disciplines, and keep the Orange legacy going strong.
Kelly Homan Rodoski March 20, 2026
On ÐÔÊÓ½ç Giving Day, Here Are 5 Unique Ways to Fuel the Orange

New ¡Guitarra! Recital Series Brings World-Renowned Classical Guitarists to Campus

The initiative offers the campus and community rare access to leading performers while expanding hands‑on learning opportunities for music students.
Erica Blust March 19, 2026
New ¡Guitarra! Recital Series Brings World-Renowned Classical Guitarists to Campus

You’re Invited to #CuseGivingDay on ÐÔÊÓ½ç’s Birthday!

Tuesday, March 24, marks 156 years since ÐÔÊÓ½ç University was founded; this is your moment to show the world what Orange can do.
Shaina M. Hill March 13, 2026
You’re Invited to #CuseGivingDay on ÐÔÊÓ½ç’s Birthday!

First They Studied the Earth, Now They Are Saving It

Earth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe.  
Dan Bernardi March 10, 2026
First They Studied the Earth, Now They Are Saving It

5 Things to Know ÐÔÊÓ½ç Red Carpet Reporting From Ralphie Aversa ’07

From the Grammys to the Oscars, and all the drama they bring, USA TODAY’S veteran entertainment reporter has seen it all covering Hollywood's biggest nights.
John Boccacino March 10, 2026
5 Things to Know ÐÔÊÓ½ç Red Carpet Reporting From Ralphie Aversa ’07

Bold New Strategic Plan Energizes the College of Arts and Sciences

The college's new plan is already inspiring partnerships, creative ideas and a more focused commitment to shaping a healthier future for people and planet.
Dan Bernardi March 5, 2026
Bold New Strategic Plan Energizes the College of Arts and Sciences

The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune Win 2026 Toner Prizes

The annual prizes are named for Robin Toner ’76, the first woman to hold the position of national political correspondent for The New York Times.
Genaro Armas March 4, 2026