Maxwell School Recognizes Alumnus Elliot Stamler '60 with Cramer Horizon Prize
Elliot Stamler and the Cramers: Generous Benefactors of Syracuse University's Maxwell School
Elliot J. Stamler '60, a retired investment company owner from New York City, and the late Gerald and Daphna Cramer, significant benefactors to Syracuse University, have made significant contributions to the Maxwell School.
Stamler, who received his bachelor's degree in political science from Maxwell in 1960, has been a steadfast supporter of the school, contributing his time, expertise, and financial resources. His career spanned advertising and publicity, real estate brokerage, asset management, and television, including executive roles with Columbia Pictures Television/Screen Gems Inc. and First Hanover Realty.
In 2019, Stamler named the University as a beneficiary of a portion of his estate, totaling seven figures. His motivation for supporting the Maxwell School is to preserve democracy.
Gerald Cramer, a graduate of the Whitman School, gifted Maxwell nearly $10 million over three decades. Cramer's philanthropy was often driven by his interest in a world problem or policy issue. The Cramer Horizon Award, originally named the Horizon Award, was renamed in 2018 to honour the Cramers. This award recognises alumni and friends for their wise, inspirational leadership and exceptional philanthropic commitment.
Maxwell Dean David M. Van Slyke came to know Stamler in 2016, but Stamler's commitment to and support of Maxwell began long before his time. In 2023, Stamler received the Maxwell School's Cramer Horizon Award, an honour that challenges Maxwell to examine present-day Maxwell and envision its future.
Stamler's political science degree from Maxwell has influenced all aspects of his life and his way of thinking. He is a lifelong learner with a strong commitment to democracy and citizenship. His generosity and commitment to Maxwell have left a lasting impact on the school and its community.
The Cramers' significant contribution lies in their substantial financial support and influential philanthropy that has helped advance academic and research excellence at the Maxwell School. This has also established a legacy of encouraging engaged citizenship and leadership within the university community. Their generosity and impact will continue to be felt for years to come.
[1] Syracuse University News, "Maxwell School Renames Horizon Award to Honor the Cramers," link
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