Syracuse University

Gift changes the face of scholarship support

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In support of Syracuse University, Trustee Howard G. Phanstiel ’70, G ’71, and his wife, Louise, announced a commitment of $20 million – one of the largest single gifts to the University – to create the Louise and Howard Phanstiel Scholars program at SU.  In addition to providing middle-class students with financial resources to attend SU, the program includes philanthropy, financial literacy and mentoring.  Read more

Meet the Couple Behind the Gift

Howie and Louise Phanstiel

Howie Phanstiel ’70, G ’71, and his wife, Louise, are striving to create a spirit of philanthropy among SU students so that they will, in turn, give their time, resources and talent to make the world a better place.  In creating the Phanstiel Scholars program, Howie and Louise aim to ensure that talented students with leadership potential, both in the classroom and the community, can be a part of the SU experience. Read more

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Project P: Howie and Louise Phanstiel (1 of 2)

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The Phanstiel Scholarship

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The Howard and Louise Phanstiel Scholars program provides scholarships to SU students from middle income backgrounds who are U.S. citizens and who have demonstrated examples of academic success and community leadership. Learn more