Warren Kimble ’57
Dr. Warren Kimble is a nationally-renowned folk artist, entrepreneur, and member of the Syracuse University Class of 1957. “I have had a love affair with my alma mater, Syracuse University, for the past 65 years”, says Kimble. “Syracuse accepted me into the College of Fine Arts in 1957, as the first-generation college student of my family. I grew in my art and as a person in those four years.”
While at SU, Kimble was head cheerleader during the Jim Brown football era. He represented his 1957 class as class president. Warren received his degree from then-Senator John F. Kennedy, who was the commencement speaker.
Kimble lives and works in Brandon, Vermont, with Lorraine, his wife and business partner. Together, they have been deeply involved in civic life and philanthropy for more than 30 years. “I have been a loyal alum, giving back as much as I can to this day.”
In 2019, Warren and his wife chose to support the Dean’s Fund in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the Cheerleader Fund by making Syracuse University the beneficiary of a portion of their estate. “I’m an old cheerleader,” Kimble said. “Cheerleading is a creative spirit and a give back spirit.”
Always generous with his talents, and humble about his awards, Kimble received the highest alumni honor from Syracuse University, the George Arents Pioneer Medal as well as an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Green Mountain College. He received Vermont’s highest honor, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2013 and has served on several arts boards including the Vermont Council on the Arts, the Vermont Folklife Center, the Sheldon Museum, the Brandon Artists Guild and other local boards.
When asked his secret to his ever-positive nature—“Today is over, tomorrow is exciting. Laugh a lot. Have fun. JUST DO IT. Be open and share with others. Give to others.”
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