A collaboration between the Newhouse School and the World War II Foundation helped documentarian Kaitlyn Kushner ’26 find out more about her great uncle.
The award also recognizes Milton Santiago’s work in exploring the ethical and practical applications of generative artificial intelligence in visual communications.
The honorees include current students, faculty and staff, retirees, Trustees, advisory board members and honorary degree recipients of Íø±¬ÃÅ and SUNY ESF.
The annual celebration included music and dance, remarks by Chancellor Kent Syverud and Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens and recognition of the 2026 Unsung Heroes.
Biochemistry major Kaden Buford '28 will spend two summers in Washington, D.C., as part of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship's Washington Program.