News
SU alumni, faculty, and friends are doing exciting things in Los Angeles and across the West Coast. Click on any of the stories below. For more SU in Southern California happenings, read our newsletter:
Glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of growth
As the SULA Semester welcomes its largest class to date, students continue taking advantage of the program's real-world format, while enjoying a bit of showbiz sparkle, too.
Students, alums treated to "Equalizer 2"
The 2018 SULA Semester kicked off in style, as Syracuse University Los Angeles held a private screening of The Equalizer 2 for students, alumni, and parents at the historic SONY Studios.
"S.W.A.T." screening provides insight into the entertainment industry for immersion students
Jay Harrington '93 and members of the hit CBS show S.W.A.T. answered questions for future drama grads at the Harmony Gold Theater in Hollywood.
SoCal Orange gives $100,000 to SU
The SU Alumni Club of Southern California (SoCal Orange) gave $100,000 in the form of an endowed scholarship honoring the life and legacy of Olive Hall ’43, G’48, Ph.D. It will help SU-bound students from Southern California pursue their academic dreams.
Making journalism great again
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, Newhouse alums team with other media professionals to take a look at this redefining era of news.
SULA hosts "Wonder Woman" screening
SULA alumni, friends, and students were treated to a screening of the movie “Wonder Woman,” followed by a panel conversation with executives from Variety, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros.
West Coast students get an early taste of Orange
Incoming first-year students received an early taste of Orange while attending New Student Send-Off events on the West Coast this summer.
Lessons on life in LA
Students traded beach blankets for books over spring break as they took part in an immersion week screening in LA.
SULA announces two new scholarships
SULA has announced two new scholarships in its continuing effort to help students seeking careers in film and television.
Turner Semester students featured in gallery show
"Wabisabi & Infinite Window" features the work of Sunyoung Lee '18 and Taro Takizawa '17, participants in SU's Turner Semester in LA.
SULA hosts Hollywood, vets to bridge divide
SULA was host to prominent actors, executive producers, and industry executives for a panel discussion of how veterans entering the film and TV industry can help bridge society’s military-civilian gap.
A message of lifelong inclusion
A premiere event in Los Angeles and San Francisco explores the importance placed on IQ and pushing for a more inclusive society.
Warner Bros. taps VPA alum for film directors workshop
Alexis Korycinski ’07 is taking part in the newly launched program designed to give access and voice to new and underrepresented talent.
Alumni named to Forbes 30 Under 30 lists
Jaquie Katz ’09 (Newhouse) and Drew Taggart ’12 (VPA) appear on Forbes Magazine’s listings of the most influential people under age 30.
SULA hosts Pixar screening and talkback
October 17, 2016
The all-SU alumni panel discussion included Pixar Animation Studio President Jim Morris ’77, G’78, “Inside Out” Screenwriter Meg LeFauve ’87, and DisneyToon Studios Senior Vice President/General Manager Meredith Roberts ’88.
Megan Daley ’11, G’16 Earns SciComm Fellowship with LA Times
July 6, 2016
Normally you can find Megan Daley ’11, G’16 engrossed in hydrology research but this summer she is writing for the Los Angeles Times.
Students experience drama, art, sport, public relations industries in LA Immersion
April 29, 2016
SULA welcomed students from five SU schools and colleges for a week of immersion programming over Spring Break.
Alumna "Follows Her Gut" to Oscar-Winning Screenplay
April 26, 2016
Meg LeFauve '87 co-wrote the Oscar-winning film “Inside Out,” and is working on a screenplay for “Captain Marvel.”
Ex “Bachelor” producer Andrew Kimmel '08 tells “Stories of Syria”
April 20, 2016
Andrew Kimmel ’08 quit his TV producing job to devote his full attention to “Stories of Syria,” a project he conceived after visiting a Syrian refugee camp.
Generation Orange Alumni Spotlight: Jade Farentinos ’14
April 12, 2016
Jade Farentinos returned to SoCal after studying at Whitman to rebrand the family business.
Read the Chancellor’s blog
Chancellor Syverud has shared his thoughts and opinions with the Syracuse University campus community since his first day on the job.
