How Quickly Can You Start Making an Impact after Le Moyne?

It doesn’t take long for Le Moyne alumni to start making a difference and start making an impact.  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’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.

Our Young Alumni Making a Difference

More than a Job, A Chance to Serve

The day after graduating from Le Moyne 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.

A Competition, and a Connection, Launched a Career in Engineering

Zander Farr ’25 transformed a classroom experience into a career opportunity, demonstrating how Le Moyne connects learning with real-world impact.

Striving to be Nimble, Flexible, and a Constant Learner

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.

Working at the Intersection of Technology, Creativity and Business

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.

A Passion for Music and a Reverence for Words

Joshua Redden ’11 discovered at Le Moyne that words have the power to connect, inspire, and move people. Today, that lesson shapes his work in the entertainment industry.

An Aptitude for Science and a Reverence for the Humanities

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.”

Steven Nunez ’19 Career Advising

When You Don’t See an Opportunity, Create One

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.

Embracing the Rapidly Evolving World of Education

Kayla Burt ’17 credits her time at Le Moyne 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.

A Career Aligned With Patients’ Needs

From Le Moyne biology major to orthopedic surgery resident, John Panzone ’21, M.D., is turning his passion for medicine into meaningful impact.

Rooted in Science, Inspired by Mission

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.

Medicine is the Mission

Matt Civilette ’18 blends aviation and medicine as a Navy flight surgeon, drawing on his Le Moyne education to care for service members at sea.

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Inspired by Their Stories?

See how a Le Moyne 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.