Syracuse Celebrates Opening of the Miron Victory Court
Syracuse University’s $1.5 billion Forever Orange Campaign has made transformative impact on the campus community and experience. That’s evident at the Miron Victory Court, a dynamic new campus space that physically connects two of the University’s most visited facilities—the JMA Wireless Dome and the Barnes Center at The Arch.
The enclosed pedestrian concourse is part of the University’s multi-million-dollar project that reimagined and transformed the JMA Wireless Dome experience. Miron Victory Court expands and redefines the JMA Dome’s footprint and provides a more seamless navigational experience between the Barnes Center and the JMA Wireless Dome. It also provides a large, enclosed gathering space prior to and during events held at the Dome.
The new space was dedicated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 8, which honored the philanthropy of Syracuse University Life Trustee Robert “Bob” J. Miron ’59 and his wife, Diane.
“Bob and Diane Miron’s generosity brought this amazing new event space to life,” said Chancellor Kent Syverud. “The Miron Victory Court is the latest example of how transformational gifts through the Forever Orange Campaign create new opportunities for our Orange community to come together. Whether we’re welcoming fans for an indoor tailgate, celebrating an important University milestone or hosting a communitywide event, this will be a place to engage, connect and celebrate for generations to come.”
Prior to his retirement, Bob Miron served as chairman and CEO of Advance/Newhouse Communications, where he oversaw the company’s cable television interests. Diane Miron serves on the Libraries Advisory Board. She is a graduate of Kean (then Newark State) College and holds a degree in elementary education and an honorary doctorate degree. Diane taught elementary school for 25 years, then became a teacher advisor on using technology and cable television in the classroom. The Mirons’ daughter, Nomi Bergman, was elected to the University’s Board of Trustees in May and installed on Thursday, Nov. 7—continuing the Miron family’s service to the University.
“It’s pretty impressive to see this space in person,” said Bob Miron. “We’ve always had the philosophy, Diane and I, of wanting to give back, and to give back while you can appreciate and see the value of doing it. Syracuse University is where I grew up so it’s been a pleasure for us to enjoy the fruits of our philanthropy.”
The Mirons have supported many academic programs, University priorities and athletic initiatives over the years through service and philanthropy. The Diane and Bob Miron Fund for Academic Success supports academic and student success initiatives within the Syracuse University Libraries, including entrepreneurship efforts like the Blackstone LaunchPad, student services, technology enhancements and the creation and maintenance of student spaces. The Miron Learning Commons on the first floor of Bird Library was dedicated in their honor in 2022.
At the Miron Victory Court dedication, several other generous donors were recognized for their support of the project and the JMA Dome transformation, including Trustee Clifford J. Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 and his wife, Susan; Trustee Edward J. Pettinella G’76, P’09 and his family; and the State of New York.
For more information on the Forever Orange campaign, visit foreverorange.syr.edu.
The enclosed pedestrian concourse is part of the University’s multi-million-dollar project that reimagined and transformed the JMA Wireless Dome experience. Miron Victory Court expands and redefines the JMA Dome’s footprint and provides a more seamless navigational experience between the Barnes Center and the JMA Wireless Dome. It also provides a large, enclosed gathering space prior to and during events held at the Dome.
The new space was dedicated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 8, which honored the philanthropy of Syracuse University Life Trustee Robert “Bob” J. Miron ’59 and his wife, Diane.
“Bob and Diane Miron’s generosity brought this amazing new event space to life,” said Chancellor Kent Syverud. “The Miron Victory Court is the latest example of how transformational gifts through the Forever Orange Campaign create new opportunities for our Orange community to come together. Whether we’re welcoming fans for an indoor tailgate, celebrating an important University milestone or hosting a communitywide event, this will be a place to engage, connect and celebrate for generations to come.”
Prior to his retirement, Bob Miron served as chairman and CEO of Advance/Newhouse Communications, where he oversaw the company’s cable television interests. Diane Miron serves on the Libraries Advisory Board. She is a graduate of Kean (then Newark State) College and holds a degree in elementary education and an honorary doctorate degree. Diane taught elementary school for 25 years, then became a teacher advisor on using technology and cable television in the classroom. The Mirons’ daughter, Nomi Bergman, was elected to the University’s Board of Trustees in May and installed on Thursday, Nov. 7—continuing the Miron family’s service to the University.
“It’s pretty impressive to see this space in person,” said Bob Miron. “We’ve always had the philosophy, Diane and I, of wanting to give back, and to give back while you can appreciate and see the value of doing it. Syracuse University is where I grew up so it’s been a pleasure for us to enjoy the fruits of our philanthropy.”
The Mirons have supported many academic programs, University priorities and athletic initiatives over the years through service and philanthropy. The Diane and Bob Miron Fund for Academic Success supports academic and student success initiatives within the Syracuse University Libraries, including entrepreneurship efforts like the Blackstone LaunchPad, student services, technology enhancements and the creation and maintenance of student spaces. The Miron Learning Commons on the first floor of Bird Library was dedicated in their honor in 2022.
At the Miron Victory Court dedication, several other generous donors were recognized for their support of the project and the JMA Dome transformation, including Trustee Clifford J. Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 and his wife, Susan; Trustee Edward J. Pettinella G’76, P’09 and his family; and the State of New York.
For more information on the Forever Orange campaign, visit foreverorange.syr.edu.
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