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‘Your Moment Is Now!’ Commencement Speaker Dario Nardella Encourages Class of 2024 to ‘Never Stop Pursuing Knowledge’ (Video)

Monday, May 13, 2024, By John Boccacino

As Florence Mayor Dario Nardella delivered the keynote speech to Syracuse University’s Class of 2024 Sunday morning, he referenced the selfless actions of the thousands of international students who helped save his city’s cultural heritage when a deadly flood swept…

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Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future (Podcast)

Friday, May 10, 2024, By John Boccacino

This weekend’s Syracuse University Commencement marks a time to reflect and celebrate the end of a long journey for students. Two decorated student leaders, Leondra Tyler’24 and Omnia Shedid L’24, share their stories and their paths to Syracuse University on…

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Commencement 2024 by the Numbers

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

As the various celebrations begin for the Class of 2024’s Commencement weekend, there are many important details that the graduates and their families and friends need to know. But have you ever wondered what goes into the behind-the-scenes details that…

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Blackstone LaunchPad Hosts Investor-Ready Symposium

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad hosted its first Investor-Ready Symposium on April 19 in Bird Library, with attendees coming from members of Blackstone LaunchPad from Syracuse University, Colgate University and Blackstone LaunchPad at State University of New York at Albany….

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Blackstone LaunchPad Student Start-Ups Place in the Finals of the 2024 New York Business Plan Competition

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Two Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) student start-up teams placed in the finals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), powered by Upstate Capital, held in Albany on April 25. Natasha Brao ’22, (College of Visual and Performing…

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Celebrating the Successes of First-Generation College Students

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, By John Boccacino

A trio of first-generation college students have demonstrated hard work and resiliency and shown how they ultimately set themselves on the path that will culminate Sunday morning inside the JMA Wireless Dome when they become the first members of their…

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Commencement 2024: What You Need to Know

Monday, May 6, 2024, By News Staff

Bring on the pomp and circumstance! Graduates, it’s time for Commencement Weekend 2024! It’s the moment to recognize your academic accomplishments and celebrate with family and friends and the University community. Syracuse University’s Commencement exercises will be held in the…

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Hendricks Chapel’s Mindfulness Certification Program Offers Direction and Reduces Stress

Monday, May 6, 2024, By Dara Harper

When Sensei JoAnn Cooke began as a Buddhist chaplain at Hendricks Chapel, she had no idea of the coming global pandemic and the impact it would have at Syracuse University and throughout the world. While Cooke and fellow Buddhist Chaplain…

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Engaged and Accomplished Alumni Honored With Maxwell Centennial Awards

Friday, May 3, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

A longtime city manager committed to cultivating future public servants. A retired managing director dedicated to volunteerism and philanthropy. A public health pioneer who has improved the lives of millions. An accomplished executive and entrepreneur committed to advancing sustainability. In…

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Jim Stone’s Falk College Legacy: Service to the Advisory Board and Legislative Policy Day  

Friday, May 3, 2024, By Matt Michael

When Jim Stone started his first year at Syracuse University in 1958, he had every intention of following in his parents’ footsteps and becoming a teacher. In his junior year in the University’s School of Education, Stone was required to…