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Social Workers United Collecting School Supplies for Children in Liberia
The West African nation of Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world. Seven out of 10 children live in extreme poverty and the educational system has faced many challenges, including a lack of learning materials and school…
‘Your Moment Is Now!’ Commencement Speaker Dario Nardella Encourages Class of 2024 to ‘Never Stop Pursuing Knowledge’ (Video)
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…
Commencement 2024 by the Numbers
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…
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Michael ‘Mike’ Falcone ’57
Michael “Mike” Falcone ’57 often said he was born into a family of entrepreneurs, and when he passed away on April 10, 2024, accolades poured in for the man who helped develop millions of square feet of office buildings, shopping…
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Bernard ‘Bernie’ Kossar ’53, L’55
“Bernie Kossar was really one of the smartest people I have ever known,” said Chancellor Kent Syverud, recalling the esteemed Syracuse University and College of Law graduate, trustee, advisor, engaged alumnus and generous philanthropist. “Bernie’s IQ was so high and,…
Faculty Share Perspectives on Mental Health
Did you know 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year? If you’re working on a story for Mental Health Awareness Month, our Syracuse University faculty experts are available for interviews. Please see their names, background, and…
Hendricks Chapel’s Mindfulness Certification Program Offers Direction and Reduces Stress
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…
Syracuse Stage Closes Out 50th Anniversary Season With Heartwarming Irish Musical ‘Once’
Syracuse Stage concludes its 50th Anniversary Season with “Once,” the irresistible Tony-award winning musical based on John Carney’s beloved 2007 Oscar-winning film. First seen on Broadway in 2012, “Once” is directed by Syracuse Stage associate artistic director Melissa Crespo and…
Jim Stone’s Falk College Legacy: Service to the Advisory Board and Legislative Policy Day
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…