Interim Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina released the following statement this morning about the loss of Nelson Mandela:
“The Syracuse University community is deeply touched and saddened by the loss of revered world leader Nelson Mandela, who died yesterday at the age of 95. The first black president of South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, Mandela was a lifetime advocate for justice and equality and led the movement that would ultimately rid South Africa of the scourge of apartheid. A model of determination, fortitude and unshakable compassion, he exemplified the highest ideals of humanity even at great personal cost to himself and his family. Mandela once said, ‘What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.’ Mandela’s life unquestionably was one of transformative significance, and the world is a better place for it.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the Mandela family and to the people of South Africa at this time, and join them in celebrating his extraordinary legacy, which lives on in the hearts and minds of all who share his vision of peace and justice for all of humankind.”
Syracuse University today announced a major investment in student financial support as part of its 2025-26 budget, allocating more than $391 million to financial aid, scholarships, grants and related assistance. This represents a 7% increase over last year and reflects…
The positive impact of community-engaged research was on full display at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) on May 2. CFAC’s galleries showcased a wide array of projects, including work by the Data Warriors, whose scholars, which include local students…
Loretta Awuku, Sylvia Page and Johnson Akano—three graduate students pursuing linguistic studies master’s degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences—spent the past year researching and contributing to assessment and curricular development processes. The research team’s project, Peer-to-Peer Student Outreach…
Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness (IE) presented awards to faculty and staff members, students, offices and programs and hosted a poster presentation during the One University Assessment Celebration on April 25 in the School of Education’s Education Commons. In her…
As the Syracuse campus transitions into the Maymester and Summer Sessions, Campus Dining reminds students, faculty and staff remaining on campus that some of their locations remain open throughout the summer months for all of their breakfast, lunch and snacking…
If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.
