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Visionary committed to community good and entrepreneurship with a social impact. Experienced venture founder skilled in economics, writing, editing, and multiple languages. Currently studying for an Economics BS and International Relations BA at Syracuse University.
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Ud Joseph ’25 creates a mentoring network to support youth and build communities
Posse Scholar and Syracuse student Ud Joseph ’25, studying Information Management and Technology in the School of Information Studies, is committed to creating connected and uplifting community. Born in Arcahaie,
Gabriel Davila-Campos ’25 on fusing technology, entrepreneurship and academic excellence
Gabriel Davila-Campos ’25, studying Applied Data Analytics with a concentration in Information Security Management along with a minor in Innovation, Design and Start-Ups, in the School of Information Studies, has
Sandra Appiah Babu-Boateng ’10, Techstars Boston, partners with the Syracuse LaunchPad to beta test her mentor matching platform, LegacyShift
Hours of studying, networking, writing cover letters, and practicing interviews is something college students work tirelessly at for one purpose: getting their first job after graduation. However, when that offer
Vanessa Lora G ’23 on embracing her Hispanic heritage, identity and creative artistry
When musician, videographer, recorder, and producer Vannessa Lora is asked who she is, she answers simply: “I’m just an artist.” From her roots in the Bronx to her graduate music
Ethan Tyo ’17, G’22 is featured in the New York Times and Seattle Times as he grows AlterNative
Ethan Tyo ’17, G’22 is featured in the New York Times and Seattle Times as he grows AlterNative Growing up on the Mohawk reservation of Akwesasne, Ethan Tyo ’17 G’22
Zebedayo Masongo L ’23 and Grnwood
The story of creating an oasis in a society with racism engrained into its foundations begins in a small district Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the turn of the 19th century. It
Rabia Razzaq G ’22 is designing solutions to global challenges
From Pakistan, Razzaq’s interest in design began after several years working in the fashion industry. As she lived and worked in Pakistan, she noticed the disturbing air quality as pollutants
Lauren Pichiarella ‘22 creates College Wise to help create a more accessible college application process
To receive a college education is a privilege, that we all know; but to even hold the opportunity to apply to college is an immense privilege. Navigating the daunting processes
Kwaku Jyamfi ’18 brings clean energy to communities around the world through Farm to Flame Energy
In Ghana, a family uses noxious diesel generators to power their home and charcoal to light their ovens and stoves. Clean energy is utterly lacking in many parts of the
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