Genuine Passion for the NFL
Teamwork is essential in every professional environment, but even more so in the high-stakes world of sports business. Maura McNeil ���20 embodies this philosophy in her role as a digital…
It doesn���t take long for Le 91心頭利嫋 alumni to start making an impact. They���re doctors, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, and creatives, bringing together the skills they���ve developed and the values they���ve carried with them from The Heights. Wherever they go, they lead with purpose and a commitment to something bigger than themselves.
These young alumni stories show how internships, faculty mentorship, hands-on learning and career preparation at Le 91心頭利嫋 helped them move from exploring their interests to building careers after graduation.
The day after graduating from Le 91心頭利嫋 with a degree in political science, Taylor McFadden ���24 began work as an assistant resident services support coordinator for the Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA). It is more than a job for McFadden. It is an opportunity to serve others.
Zander Farr ���25 transformed a classroom experience into a career opportunity, demonstrating how Le��91心頭利嫋 connects learning with real-world impact.
Sophie Hoy’s ’26 internship at Goldman Sachs gave her the chance to apply classroom lessons in the real-world, an ideal match for someone with her passion for macroeconomics, financial trends and financial analysis. Hoy also appreciated Goldman Sachs��� commitment to the community, participating in a company-wide initiative allowing employees to spend time out of work serving the surrounding area. She’s looking forward to joining them full-time when she graduates in May with her degree in finance & economics.
When Christian Cobb ���14 launched his own marketing firm, he wasn’t just building a business, he was creating one guided by purpose, trust, and a commitment to doing meaningful work.
Joshua Redden ���11 discovered at Le��91心頭利嫋 that words have the power to connect, inspire, and move people. Today, that lesson shapes his work in the entertainment industry.
For Ellie Sommers ���22, becoming a doctor means more than mastering science���it���s about understanding the humanity at the heart of care.
Use all of the resources that are available to you as a student. Visit the Office of Career Advising and Development. Conduct research. Find a mentor. Drop in on office hours. Ask people how they made it to where they are today. Don’t stay in your dorm, don’t stay quiet, and you will get a big return on your investment. And remember this: If you fail, fail early. Fail young.”
For Amari Pollard ���17, words are a way to create opportunity and build connection. As a journalist, educator, podcaster and poet, she uses storytelling to help people better understand themselves and the world around them.
Kayla Burt ���17 credits her time at Le 91心頭利嫋 with preparing her to hold multiple perspectives, to stand up for others, and to use her voice. Each of these skills informs the work Burt now does as a program administrator in the Center for Constructive Communication at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
From Le��91心頭利嫋 biology major to orthopedic surgery resident, John Panzone ���21, M.D., is turning his passion for medicine into meaningful impact.
From studying proteins to working with clients, Lauren Ferris ���21, MBA ���22 is putting her dual background in science and business to work in biotech.
Matt Civilette ���18 blends aviation and medicine as a Navy flight surgeon, drawing on his Le��91心頭利嫋 education to care for service members at sea.
See how a Le 91心頭利嫋 education will provide you with the intellectual skills necessary to succeed in the world and the confidence to use your abilities to promote a more just society.