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Nicholas D. Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and opinion columnist for The New York Times, will deliver the 2013 Commencement address at the joint ceremony for Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) on Sunday, May 12, in the Carrier Dome.

Discovering life over a cup of tea Forget “Lonely Planet” travel guides, scholarly advice, National Geographic and preconceived notions about a place. When Syracuse University student Sarah Walton studied abroad in India, one of the most important lessons she learned…

Dozens of students lift their voices as one as part of a more than 30-year tradition at Syracuse University. The sweet sounds of the Black Celestial Choral Ensemble serve a need that’s harmonic and spiritual all at once.

Syracuse University has launched a new website, Accessible SU (www.syr.edu/accessiblesu/), as part of its commitment to inclusion, accessibility and non-discrimination toward people of all abilities. The site serves as a jumping-off point for anyone seeking information on accessibility, disability services,…

The Winter Carnival is an SU tradition dating back to the 1930s. It’s a chance for students to unwind, have fun, and beat the winter blahs. This video highlights some of the activities taking place. Winter Carnival 2013 from Syracuse…

The Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship acknowledges individual students, groups of students, residence halls/floors, student organizations and academic projects/classes that exemplify Scholarship in Action. All faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate individual students and groups.

Bobby Cory, music agent for the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in New York and Rich Schaefer, president of the Artists Organization, also in New York, will present a lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lender Auditorium,…

Syracuse is famous for its snow, but maybe not as famous for the men and women who clear it away. On the SU campus, Physical Plant employees take on the task of plowing, shoveling and sweeping 14 miles of roads and 20.5 miles of sidewalks. This video highlights their efforts, and the odd connection between Georgetown and snowfall.

George Saunders, professor in the creative writing program, answers a few questions about the release of his most recent book of short stories, “Tenth of December,” which was called by the New York Times magazine “The Best Book You’ll Read…