Syracuse Views Spring 2026

Cherry blossoms and daffodils make for a picture-perfect spring on campus. (Photo courtesy of the Setnor School of Music on Facebook)

Spring has officially arrived and these blooms are putting on a show. (Photo courtesy of the Setnor School of Music on Facebook)

On April 8, Remembrance Scholars unveiled “Silent Wings of Remembrance,” an installation of 270 paper cranes in memory of the lives lost on Pan Am Flight 103. It was one of the 2025-26 Scholar groups’ final projects.  (Photo by Amy Manley)

Remembrance Scholar Tanishka Gajula works on the installation of “Silent Wings of Remembrance” at the Place of Remembrance. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Two researchers present their findings on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Whole Health program during Voices of Service 2026, a showcase of veteran-focused research, curricula and resources. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Dean David M. Van Slyke listens to two researchers during Voices of Service 2026. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Welcoming the next generation of engineers and computer scientists to Syracuse University! (Photos courtesy of the College of Engineering and Computer Science on Instagram)

When the sun finally comes out, so does everyone else. Students soak up some well-earned warmth after what felt like an endless stretch of cold and gray skies. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Bob Faulkner, the University’s beekeeper, provided a look inside the hive during a campus beekeeping talk held in celebration of Earth Month. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A student inspects a honeycomb frame during an educational beekeeping event on campus. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Members of the women’s lacrosse team celebrate after the Orange scored a goal during a 10-9 road win over Duke in a clash of nationally ranked teams. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse Athletics)

Distinguished leaders from the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs visited the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) to explore programs supporting veterans and their families at every stage of transition. The visit highlighted an ongoing collaboration focused on strengthening tools and engagement to better serve South Carolina’s veteran community, demonstrating the power of partnership in action. (Photo courtesy of IVMF on LinkedIn)

Members of the Orange women’s volleyball organization spent time volunteering at the Coach Mac Food Pantry in Hendricks Chapel, helping support fellow students and neighbors in need. The chapel is grateful for their energy, teamwork and commitment to giving back! (Photo courtesy of Hendricks Chapel on Facebook)

Students in the Marching Band Techniques class took part in an “Intro to Color Guard” session, learning foundational skills and movement. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Bands on Instagram)

As part of the recent Ray Smith Symposium, art historians, historians, curators, art and textile conservators and communication scholars examined a selection of rare books, manuscripts, prints, drawings and photographs housed in the Special Collections Research Center. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Libraries on Facebook)

Chancellor Kent Syverud shakes hands with an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet during the 109th Chancellor’s Review and Awards Ceremony. (Photo by Amy Manley)

The official party for the 109th Chancellor’s Review prepares to recognize those ROTC cadets being individually awarded for their academic and military proficiency during the school year. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A formation of Army and Air Force ROTC cadets in uniform stand at attention during the 109th Chancellor’s Review & Awards Ceremony. (Photo by Amy Manley)

The College of Professional Studies and the Syracuse chapter of the Project Management Institute hosted project management professionals, students and community members for professional development training exploring how rapidly the project management field is evolving in response to emerging technologies and shifting industry standards. (Photo courtesy of the College of Professional Studies on Facebook)

Gerry McNamara is all smiles while being greeted by fans of Syracuse University at his introductory press conference. (Photo by Amy Manley)

The marching band performs before Gerry McNamara’s introductory press conference. (Photo by Amy Manley)

More than 2,000 members of the campus community and Central New York came out to welcome Gerry McNamara back to campus. (Photo by Amy Manley)

The Class of 2030 received an Orange welcome during the Newhouse School’s first admitted students welcome event of the spring semester. (Photo courtesy of the Newhouse School on Facebook)

The Information Security Club hosted the 2026 Cuse Cybergames, featuring capture the flag challenges where students competed for prizes while testing their cybersecurity skills in a hands-on, competitive environment. (Photo courtesy of the School of Information Studies on Facebook)

This team of athletes were among this year’s intramural sports champions, bringing commitment, energy and a competitive spirit to the program. (Photo courtesy of the Barnes Center at The Arch on Instagram)

Students and community members gather for trivia night at the Inn Complete, hosted every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. by the Syracuse Trivia Company. While the competition begins at 6:30 p.m., the Inn is open from 3 to 9 p.m. every Thursday and Friday night and accepts credit cards, Dining Dollars and ’CUSE Cash.

Student researchers discuss their work and engage with peers at the 2026 College of Engineering and Computer Science Research Day. (Photos courtesy of ECS on Facebook)

Chancellor-elect J. Michael Haynie helps Otto cut their cake during the 156th birthday celebration held in Schine Student Center. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Alumni on Facebook)

Students are all smiles at Syracuse Giving Day celebrations held on the University’s birthday, March 24. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Alumni on Facebook—view the full album!)

Falk College of Sport Dean Jeremy Jordan spins the wheel at the college’s Syracuse Giving Day festivities. (Photo courtesy of the Falk College on Facebook)

Otto celebrates their birthday—and Syracuse Giving Day—on March 24. (Photo courtesy of Otto the Orange on Instagram)

The Office of Government Relations brought some Orange to Capitol Hill for the inaugural “Coffee with ’Cuse” gathering on March 19. Current University interns met with alumni working on the Hill and in Hill-adjacent roles for valuable networking and meaningful conversations. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Government Relations)

A blooming campus is poised for spring! (Photo courtesy of the College of Arts and Sciences on Facebook)

Women’s basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack (center) and student-athletes celebrate following the team’s victory against Iowa State on March 21, advancing them to the next round of the NCAA Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse Women’s Basketball on X)

Bryan Blair, the University’s next athletics director, was warmly welcomed by mascot Otto the Orange at a press event held March 19. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Performers in the Syracuse University Marching Band help provide a celebratory atmosphere at the press conference officially welcoming Bryan Blair as the University’s new athletics director. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Models show off creations by senior fashion design students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Design during their Senior Capstone Collection fashion show on March 19. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A model wears a design from Ashley Fernandez’s “Essence of Time: Time of Essence” collection, inspired by “Alice in Wonderland,” during the School of Design’s Senior Capstone Collection fashion show. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A model poses during the Senior Capstone Collection fashion show hosted by the School of Design, celebrating the talent, vision and dedication of senior fashion design majors. (Photo by Amy Manley)

The women’s basketball team celebrates after learning the Orange were selected for March Madness for the 14th time in program history. (Photo by Pyae May)

As part of the annual Sorkin in LA Learning Practicum, students in the Department of Drama visited the Warner Bros. Studio during spring break. (Photo courtesy of the College of Visual and Performing Arts on Facebook)

Falk College of Sport students met with leaders from Watkins Glen International and Otto the Orange got behind the wheel of the pace car. (Photo courtesy of Falk College on Instagram)

A quiet Syracuse sunrise, spotted on an early morning walk with four‑legged companions. (Photo by Cecelia Dain)

The Syracuse University Student Veterans Organization hosted a Ladies Paint and Sip event for women in the military-connected community. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs on Facebook)

Agbor Edouard Ransom of GritGateway makes his pitch during the recent Hult Prize campus qualifier in Bird Library. Ransom and his colleague, Souleymane Bah, created a platform which provides a more efficient and cost-effective system to connect quality college applicants in Africa to international universities. Ransom and Bah, the winning team, received $1,250 and a chance to pitch at the Hult Prize national competition at the Hult International Business School in Boston this spring.  (Photo by Amy Manley)

Students, faculty and alumni in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) museum studies program gathered in Washington, D.C., for this year’s American Alliance of Museum’s Museums Advocacy Day. (Photo courtesy of VPA on Facebook)

Members of the women’s volleyball team participated in a hands-on self-defense course with the Department of Public Safety (DPS). (Photo courtesy of DPS on Facebook)

Leaders from the University, including Board of Trustees Chair Jeffrey Scruggs, Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen, attend the announcement of J. Michael Haynie as the University’s 13th Chancellor and President on March 3. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University on Facebook)

The press conference drew a standing‑room‑only crowd for the announcement of the new Chancellor‑elect. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A member of the audience takes a photo of Chancellor‑elect Mike Haynie during the press conference announcing his appointment. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University on Facebook)

Fifty new community members were welcomed recently at Becoming Orange: New Employee Orientation, a program offered by the Office of Human Resources. (Photo by Karin Botto)

Adorable pet therapy dog Chaser is all smiles during a pop-up event in Schine Student Center. (Photo by Amy Manley)

PAWS of CNY ambassador Roshi gives kisses to student Avi Oliver during a pop-up pet therapy session in Schine Student Center. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A classic Syracuse winter moment: Newhouse senior Brian Glennon admires Crouse College under fresh snow. (Photo by Karl Lamb Jr.)

A student uses a drill press to bore holes in a wooden bedframe during the annual bed build to benefit the Syracuse chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. (Photo by Amy Manley)

More than 140 student volunteers helped build beds for children in the Syracuse community who don’t have one to call their own. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Over the course of two two-hour shifts, student volunteers built 116 bed frames. (Photo by Amy Manley)

National Engineers Week kicked off on campus with a Pathways to Research event in Link Hall, where undergraduate students had the opportunity to meet with faculty and research teams to learn about available opportunities. (Photos courtesy of the College of Engineering and Computer Science on LinkedIn)

InclusiveU students make advocacy signs ahead of Student Empowerment Day in Albany on Feb. 24. (Photos courtesy of the Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education on Facebook)

Adah Shenandoah, a member of the Oneida Nation Wolf Clan in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, performs during the Office of People and Culture’s 2026 Symposium: Engage. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Diane Schenandoah ’11 Honwadiyenawa’sek (One Who Helps Them), far right, delivers the Thanksgiving Address during the Office of People and Culture’s 2026 Symposium: Engage. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Two researchers pose during a poster presentation at the Office of People and Culture’s 2026 Symposium: Engage. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Otto joins students in a dance during the School of Architecture’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration. (Photo by Mary Szto)

Fresh snow clings to evergreen branches along Einhorn Family Walk as students make their way across campus. (Photo by Amy Manley)

The women’s basketball team honored breast cancer survivors during its annual Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness game vs. Clemson. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse women’s basketball on Facebook)

Otto is on the hunt for their Valentine! Will you say yes? (Photo by Amy Manley)

The JMA Wireless Dome is lit up in red, white and blue during a recent winter evening. (Photo by Al Marocco)

Campus Dining’s resident pastry chef Megan Garvey lent her expertise and assistance to a recent PALentine’s Day cookie decorating class. (Photos courtesy of Syracuse University Campus Dining on Instagram)

Through the Learn Fresh program, Syracuse City School District students learned valuable lessons from sport analytics students in the Falk College of Sport. (Photo courtesy of Falk College on Facebook)

A student works on a crochet project at the recent Hair Me Out and Black Flea Market Expo, an event celebrating Black student entrepreneurs and creators. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A student entrepreneur showcases beauty products at the recent Hair Me Out and Black Flea Market Expo, an event celebrating Black-owned student ventures. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A campus community member descends the steps in front of the Hall of Languages on a crisp winter day. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A sunny winter afternoon calls for finding a cozy spot in Schine Student Center to hunker down and get work done. (Photo by Amy Manley)

The University’s newest esports space, located in the Marley Education Center, was unveiled on Friday, Feb. 6, with a grand opening event that included a Super Smash Bros demo match. The new auditorium builds on the momentum of our growing gaming and esports culture, providing a dedicated space to showcase our varsity teams. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Trailblazer Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72, H’18 (second from the left) has her famous Boston Marathon 261 bib raised to the top of the JMA Wireless Dome rafters during the women’s basketball team’s recent home game vs. Louisville. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse women’s basketball on Facebook)

Students from the Black and Latinx Information Science and Technology Society (B.L.I.S.T.S.) table at a recent School of Information Studies involvement fair. (Photo courtesy of the iSchool on X)

During the 10-day marine ecology seminar, students studying abroad in Madrid visited Valencia, Calpe (pictured), Santa Pola, Cabo de Palos and Daimiel to explore the Mediterranean Sea’s main coastal and marine ecosystems. (Photo by Álvaro Mira)

Students from C.W. Baker High School received a behind-the-scenes look at the justice system when they visited the College of Law during the annual Youth Law Day. (Photo courtesy of the Baldwinsville Central School District on Facebook)

Between 85 and 90 students, faculty and staff attended the 2026 Posse Plus Retreat at the Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, New York. The experience energized participants through storytelling and dialogue about the narratives that define their individual and collective experiences. (Photo by Kal Srinivas)

Claymation Music and Entertainment performs at the Black History Month kickoff event in Schine Student Center. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Community members came together at the University’s Live and Loud Black History Month kickoff to celebrate a century of commemorating Black history and culture. (Photo by Amy Manley)

After a recent snowfall, a student crosses a snow-covered Quad in front of the Shaffer Art Building. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Snow blankets the Kissing Bench after a recent snowstorm. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A student walks along a snow-lined path past the Hall of Languages. (Photo by Amy Manley)

During a recent Libraries drop-in event, students spent a relaxing afternoon working on a yarn or thread-related project. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Students gather for a selfie at the Lubin House in New York City during a local launch event for the University’s Center for the Creator Economy. (Photo courtesy of Newhouse NYC on Facebook)

Proof that sometimes the sun does shine in the month of January in Syracuse. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Alumni on Instagram)

Students explore the diverse offerings of recognized student organizations on campus at the Spring Involvement Fair in Goldstein Auditorium—a lively kickoff to a new semester of getting involved. (Photo by Amy Manley)

The Alumni Association hosted a panel discussion on AI in San Jose, California, on Jan. 21. Titled “Building AI: From Chips to Claude,” the discussion featured (from left): Jeff Rubin ’95, G’98 (Syracuse University’s chief digital officer), Rina Raman ’87 (Intel), Hasan Shaikh G’05 (Nile) and Mycal Tucker (Anthropic). (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Alumni Association on LinkedIn)

What better way to be welcomed into the Orange family than a group photo with Otto during a recent new employee orientation session! (Photo by Jackie Ali)

A naturalization ceremony was held at the College of Law on Jan. 22, where 34 individuals became United States citizens. The ceremony was presided over by Hon. Thérèse Wiley Dancks L’91, chief U.S. magistrate judge for the Northern District of New York. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Crouse College, sometimes affectionately referred to as Syracuse’s “Hogwarts building,” towers above campus on a winter day. (Photo by Emery Lynn Streets)

Students studying abroad in Strasbourg, France, take a break during a scenic hike in the Calanques. Read more in Syracuse Abroad’s latest student blog. (Photo by Bart Hulley)

Members of the Chess Club at SU enjoy a lively match while tabling at the Spring Involvement Fair, inviting students of all skills levels to play and learn more about the club’s weekly meetups and tournament opportunities. (Photo by Amy Manley)

During the 21st edition of the annual Charity Sports Auction presented by the Sport Management Club at Syracuse University, raised a record $76,540 dollars to benefit the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Falk College on Instagram)

Fresh snow dusts the evergreens along the flagship Syracuse University sign, adding a touch of winter calm to campus. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Leaders from Micron Technology pose on stage at the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building during the groundbreaking event. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Mike Haynie (second from right), vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, mingles with attendees during Micron’s groundbreaking celebration in Clay, New York. (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)

Students make their way down the Einhorn Family Walk on a winter day. (Photo by Amy Manley)

A Facilities Services worker clears snow from walkways on the Quad. Read more about snow removal efforts on campus. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Need a surefire way to stay warm on a chilly day? Try a hot beverage from People’s Place Café, a beloved spot tucked in the basement of Hendricks Chapel. (Photo by Amy Manley)

Kicking off the semester with focus and collaboration, students dive into coursework on their laptops during the first week of classes. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Alumni Association on LinkedIn)

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) shared an iconic view of Crouse College on the first day of spring classes. (Photo courtesy of VPA on Facebook)

Students usher in the new semester at the Day One Celebration in Schine Student Center. (Photo by Amy Manley)

It’s good to be back on campus for the first day of spring classes! (Photo by Amy Manley)

Members of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) recently attended the 18th annual Student Veterans of America National Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo courtesy of the Student Veterans Organization)

The sun peeks out on a winter day over Carnegie Library and the JMA Wireless Dome. (Photo by John Boccacino)

Newhouse Dean Mark Lodato spoke to more than 200 alumni from the Newhouse School, the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the Whitman School of Management during a Syracuse University in Los Angeles event at the Skirball Center. (Photo by Jon Koegler)

A ’Cuse Transportation shuttle drives past Eggers Hall, Maxwell Hall and Tolley Hall on a recent winter afternoon. (Photo by John Boccacino)

Head men’s soccer coach Ian McIntyre (center) addresses youth soccer players from Central New York during the Syracuse Men’s Soccer ID Camp at the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse Men’s Soccer on Facebook)

What a gorgeous view of the sun rising over the JMA Wireless Dome and Hendricks Chapel on a snowy day on campus. (Photo courtesy of the College of Engineering and Computer Science on LinkedIn)