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Ty McElroye Wins 2025 Whitman Capstone Competition

Posted on: March 13, 2026

Senior Coronat Scholar Ty McElroye led his team to a first‑place finish in the 2025 Whitman Capstone Competition as CEO of their company, WordBuddy. His win highlights both his leadership and the impact Coronat Scholars continue to make across campus.
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Studying Abroad in Sydney, Australia

Posted on: Jan. 23, 2026

Tyler Branigan reflects on his time studying at the University of Sydney from July to December 2025. He thanks the Coronat Scholarship for making it happen.
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Coronat Senior Wins Prestigious Awards

Posted on: April 7, 2025

Abigail Greenfield (Coronat Scholar ’25) was honored as one of 12 Syracuse University Scholars and received the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in Undergraduate Research.

-	Tyler Branigan (2027) is paired with and mentors Elisabeth Nelson (2028)

My Experience as a First-year Mentor

Posted on: Nov. 12, 2024

Tyler Branigan (Class of 2027) and Madeline Gibbons (Class of 2027) piloted the Coronat Scholar Mentor-Mentee program, matching first-year students with second-year mentors.