SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Saturday announced a $25 million donation from former football player John Lally and his wife, Laura Lally, to “support the future of Syracuse University Athletics.”
A 1982 graduate of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, John Lally earned a dual degree in marketing and transportation and distribution management. He was an offensive guard for the Orange from 1977 to 1981 and was a three-time letter winner, per a news release from Syracuse University Athletics.
“For Syracuse University Athletics to become even more competitive in both the ACC and on the national stage, the program needs to have first-class facilities, operations and support,” John Lally said in the release. “Laura and I are committed to Syracuse University Athletics, and in particular positioning the University to attract, recruit and retain high-performing student-athletes who succeed on and off the field, inside and outside the classroom and in their communities.”
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The $25 million donation is “designed to inspire, challenge and engage alumni and friends of Syracuse University to aid in creating a best-in-class experience for future generations of student-athletes,” per the release. The school will announce more details later this fall in conjunction with other sesquicentennial anniversary events and activities.
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud and Director of Athletics John Wildhack presented a commemorative football to John and Laura Lally in recognition of their donation during Saturday’s football game against Western Michigan, which Syracuse won 52-33.
“We are very thankful to John and Laura and their overwhelming support at such a momentous time for our entire athletics program,” Wildhack said. “Their historic gift commitment will help us transform and elevate the student-athlete experience at Syracuse University. It will also advance our students’ abilities to distinguish themselves as star performers in competition and in their studies.”
“In addition to his love for athletics,” John Lally established a scholarship in the Whitman School in his mother’s honor, the school noted.
Originally from the Buffalo suburb of Clarence, Lally is the former president and owner of PCB Piezotronics Inc., headquartered in Depew, another Buffalo suburb.
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