2026 Syracuse University Alumni Awards

Watch the 2026 Syracuse University Alumni Awards Celebration. Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen were honored with the George Arents Award for their transformational leadership and commitment to strengthening the Central New York community. Ronald J. Taylor '15, G'16 received the Generation Orange Award for his dedication to enhancing the Syracuse University student experience. Diana Wege '76, a conceptual artist and environmental activist, received the Melvin A. Eggers Senior Alumni Award. Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Carlyle and United States Navy veteran Daniel A. D'Aniello '68, H'20, P'04 was presented with the Military/Veteran Alumni Award. Akima H. Rogers '92, P'29, who has strengthened the Orange community through his Multicultural Advancement Advisory Council leadership, was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year. (Captions are auto-generated and may contain errors)