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College of Law New York Bar Exam Pass Rate is Highest in Decades
Syracuse University College of Law graduates who took the New York State Bar Exam for the first time in July 2017 achieved a 91.6 percent pass rate. That mark represents a two-decade high, and an increase of more than two percentage…
Steven J. Bennett Appointed Senior Vice President for Academic Operations
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly today announced the appointment of Steven J. Bennett to the position of senior vice president for academic operations. As the Office of Academic Affairs continues to lead the implementation of the Academic Strategic Plan,…
Expert says economic leaders may be too focused on college grads
Central New York draws in thousands of young, bright students a year, helping stimulate the local economy. However, when these students are done with their four years, the majority leave to start careers elsewhere, leaving CNY missing out on plenty…
Nicholson, Williams Named to Leadership Roles in Enrollment and the Student Experience
Senior Vice President for Enrollment and the Student Experience Dolan Evanovich has announced the appointments of Amanda Nicholson as assistant provost and dean for student success and Ryan Williams as senior associate vice president for enrollment. These appointments follow the announcement…
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Begins Today with Parade, Opening Ceremony
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with campus partners, will host Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) starting today. The 12th annual program features a variety of events that highlight different aspects of Latino/Hispanic culture including lectures, music performances, festivals, art…
Residence Life Diversity & Inclusion Committee to Host 18th Annual Students of Color Leadership Retreat
The annual Students of Color Leadership Retreat is scheduled for Oct. 20-22 at the Oswegatchie Educational Center in Croghan, New York. The retreat is organized by the Office of Residence Life Diversity & Inclusion Committee to give students of color…
Wheatly, Sala Convene First Campus Facilities Advisory Board Meeting of 2017-18 Academic Year
Michele G. Wheatly, vice chancellor and provost, and Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, convened the first Campus Facilities Advisory Board (CFAB) meeting of the 2017-18 academic year. Wheatly and Sala, the CFAB co-chairs, and Cathryn Newton, special…
Energized Leadership Team Welcomes New Students and New Academic Year
Last week, nearly 4,000 first-year and transfer students began their academic careers at Syracuse University, an exciting milestone in their young lives. As these new students acclimate to the Syracuse community, they will find a leadership team ready to ensure…
Prof. Coplin Comments on Some School’s No Grades Policy
As some colleges turn away from the usual A-F grading system in favor of written reports labeling the students strengths and weaknesses, Syracuse University and Maxwell Professor William Coplin spoke with Voice of America about how this could adversely affect…
3 Pieces of Advice to New Students from Orientation Leaders
Syracuse University orientation leaders know what it’s like to be new on campus, and they are eager to share their own experiences.