Campus & Community
Scruggs Takes Helm, 3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees
As Jeff Scruggs assumes his new role as chair of the Board of Trustees, Syracuse University also announces the election of three new trustees. The new members are all highly engaged alumni of the University: Peter Gianesini Jr. ’94, Richard…
Vote Now: Otto the Orange Competes to Be the Latest Mascot Hall of Fame Inductee
Syracuse University is home to many incredible legends who have been inducted into various hall of fames, including Dave Bing ’66, H’06; Jim Boeheim ’66, G’73; Jim Brown ’57; Eileen Collins ’78, H’01; Gary Gait ’91; Floyd Little ’67, H’16;…
Blackstone LaunchPad Welcomes Graduating Seniors to Founders Circle
Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad welcomed 33 graduating seniors as new members of the Founders Circle on May 5 at a reception in Bird Library. They were selected in recognition of launching or leading ventures at Syracuse University while students,…
Office of Research and College of Law Partner to Advance Technology Transfer; College of Law Appoints New Professor of Practice
The Office of Research and the College of Law have entered a partnership to combine the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) and the Innovation Law Center (ILC) to advance the University’s goals in invention, innovation and industry partnerships. This joint…
One University Assessment Awards Given for Improved Learning and Operations
Academic Affairs and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (IE) bestowed awards on several University faculty and staff members, offices and programs during the One University Assessment Celebration on April 28 in the SOE Education Commons. The awards recognize and celebrate…
Lori Brown, Christopher DeCorse Named Distinguished Professors
The Syracuse University Board of Trustees has approved two new Distinguished Professors. Lori Brown, professor in the School of Architecture, and Christopher DeCorse, professor and chair of anthropology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, have been recognized…
Pursuing What Fulfills You: The Nontraditional Journey to a Film Degree With Ruchatneet Printup ’23 on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast
Instead of feeling pride over being the first member of his family to earn a college degree, Ruchatneet Printup ’23 felt trapped in a dead-end job that lacked purpose, meaning and fulfillment after earning a biomedical computing degree from Rochester…
2023 Commencement by the Numbers
As we celebrate the Class of 2023, there are many important details that the graduates and their families and friends need to know about the various celebrations happening on campus this weekend. But what about all the behind-the-scenes details that…
How an Imam and Rabbi Impact a University Campus Through Friendship
In March, two of the University’s religious leaders unlocked the potential of a funding grant, engaged their respective students and built understanding around their distinctive religions. It started when colleagues and friends Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair had…
DPS and Fraternity and Sorority Community Partner for Earth Day Cleanup
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Fraternity and Sorority Affairs partnered for an Earth Day cleanup on April 22, which brought together 10 DPS team members and 128 Greek members from 47 chapters to volunteer their time and effort…