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Kent
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong and focus on what’s most important. My best
Mark
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I was deeply sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and I wanted to take a moment to wish you strength, comfort, and the very best as you focus on your health.
Your leadership and dedication to Syracuse University have made a lasting impact on the community. The time, care, and vision you’ve invested in the institution and its people will continue to resonate well beyond your tenure. You have helped shape not just a university, but a stronger, more connected community.
Thank you for your service, your leadership, and the example you’ve set. You are in the thoughts of many who are wishing you resilience and peace in the days ahead.
With sincere gratitude and best wishes,
Leah Davies ‘13
Newhouse Emerging Leaders
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Dear Kent,
Thank you for your message and for sharing something so personal with the Syracuse community. I was deeply sorry to learn of your diagnosis, and I want you to know that you are very much in my thoughts.
As I read your words, I found myself thinking of Ben and his journey with ALS—his courage, clarity of purpose, and the way he continued to lead and inspire even in the most difficult moments. There is something in your message that carries that same sense of resolve and belief, and it is powerful.
I was especially struck by your reflection on the mission of research universities. As I step into a new role in palliative care and hospice, I find myself returning often to that very idea—the profound responsibility and privilege of institutions like Syracuse to shape lives, advance knowledge, and care for people in moments that matter most. Your words underscored that in a way I won’t forget.
Please know that you have a wide community holding you in strength and support. I am wishing you the very best as you move forward with treatment, and I will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
With deep respect and warm regards,
Marcia (and Enzo) Baldanza
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Dear Chancellor Syverud,
I was very sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. Please know that the entire Syracuse community is standing behind you during this time.
We are wishing you strength, a steady recovery, and the very best of care. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Warm regards,
Beth Cofsky
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Sending you and Dr. Chen strength and love from the Spector/Kalmans family in Houston at this difficult time. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you for your leadership and friendship to me and the entire Orange community. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
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Chancellor Syverud, You are our Hero. My prayers for a full recovery and improved health outcomes, and protection has been continuous for you, Dr Chen, your family & all of us who care so deeply for you. It has been my honor to work with you through my service on the SUMA Advisory Council. Thank you so much for all you have done to protect and support our entire Syracuse Community and we will continue to pray for a quick recovery. 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽
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Dear Chancellor, Dr. Chen and family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Thank you for your inspiration, dedication and love to all things SU/Orange.
You are in my prayers.
With gratitude,
Colleen Gaetano
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Syracuse Stage
SU alumi, VPA Music Theatre, 1990
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Sending you our prayers as your travel this new journey. We will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and wishes.
Best, Deb Henretta and Sean Murray