Scholar News and Updates

Five Remembrance Scholars named as University Scholars

The distinction of being named a University Scholar is the highest undergraduate honor bestowed by Syracuse University. This year, five Remembrance Scholars are among the 12 graduating students selected as University Scholars. They are:

  • Dina Eldawy, an international relations major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, a citizenship and civic engagement major in the Maxwell School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
  • Yongna Lei, a biochemistry major in the College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
  • Martina Morris, a biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
  • Danielle Schaf, an anthropology major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School, a forensic science and writing and rhetoric major in the College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; and
  • Nathan Shearn, an anthropology major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program. 

Read more about all of this year’s University Scholars in today’s Syracuse University News.

Four Remembrance Scholars named as University Scholars

The distinction of being named a University Scholar is the highest undergraduate honor bestowed by Syracuse University. This year, four Remembrance Scholars are among the 12 graduating students selected as University Scholars. They are:

  • Jacob Gedetsis, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, College of Arts and Sciences;
  • Joshua McMaster, College of Visual and Performing Arts;
  • Jacqueline Page, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, College of Arts and Sciences, Renée Crown University Honors Program;
  • Justine Paul, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Read more about the University Scholars in today’s Syracuse University News.

Each Remembrance Sch. represents a Student on Pan Am 103


VICTORIA MILES

Victoria MilesTory Miles (Victoria) is from the small town of Millbury, MA. Tory is an Advertising major emphasizing in Account Planning and Media Planning. Syracuse University has allowed her to thrive far beyond the standard college degree. From being PR Captain of the Quidditch team to being a sister of Gamma Phi Beta, Tory has had experiences that will last a lifetime. The chance to be a Newhouse Ambassador, get to play in the concert band, be an intramural referee supervisor, be a member of The NewsHouse Advertising club, intern in London, and join Order of the Omega are just some of the opportunities and privileges attending Syracuse has provided. Tory values the importance of taking advantage of all that life has to offer. She believes that life is all about taking chances and putting oneself out there. She also inherently believes we, as people, are not that different. Each of us is valuable, and believes the world has to remember that a little better. Her mom, dad, and brother are her best friends and feels extremely blessed to have them. She also holds the Massachusetts record for Career Stolen Bases in softball. Continue Reading

2011-12 Remembrance Scholar fundraising for the Aurora Theatre shooting victims

After graduating from Syracuse University in May 2012, former Remembrance Scholar Steve Barton embarked on an ambitious, cross-country bike tour with high school friend Ethan Rodriguez-Torrent. While stopped in Aurora, Colorado in July 2012, Steve’s trip was cut short when he attended a midnight screening of The Dark Knight, where a gunman opened fire into the audience.

Both Steve and Ethan survived the Aurora massacre and just recently completed their North American bike tour. Their story has been profiled in the Washington Post, which you can read here.

In the face of such tragedy, Steve and Ethan have begun fundraising for victims of the Aurora massacre who continue to require expensive medical treatment. All money raised will go directly to these victims to help fund their medical expenses.

You can make a donation to Ride for Aurora here >>

We are proud to see Steve face such tragedy with conviction and hope all can help support this worthy cause.