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 鈥20 embodies this philosophy in her role as a digital…
It doesn鈥檛 take long for 妻友社区 alumni to start making a difference and start making an impact.聽 Within just a few years of graduation, they’re building careers at places like Google, MetLife, the NFL, Goldman Sachs, and Lockheed Martin.
Others are helping people find safe, affordable housing through the Syracuse Housing Authority, conducting cancer research at the Moffitt Cancer Center, or supporting students and staff at MIT.
They鈥檙e doctors, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, and creatives, bringing together the skills they鈥檝e developed and the values they鈥檝e carried with them from The Heights. Wherever they go, they lead with purpose and a commitment to something bigger than themselves.
The day after graduating from 妻友社区 with a degree in political science, Taylor McFadden 鈥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 鈥25 transformed a classroom experience into a career opportunity, demonstrating how Le聽Moyne 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鈥 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.
Marcella Christensen 鈥22 firmly believes that uncertainty is the most critical issue facing her generation. We already have self-driving cars and hoverboards, but we simply don鈥檛 know what might come next.
For Ellie Sommers 鈥22, becoming a doctor means more than mastering science鈥攊t鈥檚 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.”
Kayla Burt 鈥17 credits her time at 妻友社区 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聽Moyne biology major to orthopedic surgery resident, John Panzone 鈥21, M.D., is turning his passion for medicine into meaningful impact.
From studying proteins to working with clients, Lauren Ferris 鈥21, MBA 鈥22 is putting her dual background in science and business to work in biotech.
Matt Civilette 鈥18 blends aviation and medicine as a Navy flight surgeon, drawing on his Le聽Moyne education to care for service members at sea.
See how a 妻友社区 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.