Campus & Community

University Professor and Dean Emeritus John Palmer Named as Syracuse University Mace Bearer

Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed John Palmer, University Professor and dean emeritus of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, as the Syracuse University
News Staff April 5, 2018
University Professor and Dean Emeritus John Palmer Named as Syracuse University Mace Bearer

Plaque Dedication, Tolling of Chimes to Commemorate Life and Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Hendricks Chapel, in partnership with Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen, will host a plaque dedication and unveiling honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
News Staff April 3, 2018
Plaque Dedication, Tolling of Chimes to Commemorate Life and Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

History-Making Athlete, Social Activist Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72 to Deliver 2018 Commencement Address at Syracuse University

As a 20-year-old Syracuse University junior in 1967, Switzer became the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon. That life-defining day inspired
Kathleen Haley March 23, 2018

Syracuse University Mourns Passing of Longtime Benefactor and Life Trustee Gerald B. Cramer ’52, H’10

Gerald B. Cramer ’52, H’10, devoted friend, advocate and generous benefactor of Syracuse University, died Feb. 13, 2018. Cramer, whose extraordinary philanthropy seeded opportunity for
News Staff Feb. 22, 2018

University Opens the Office of the University Ombuds, Announces Search Committee to Identify Permanent Ombuds

The Office of the University Ombuds provides a venue for complaints, conflicts or concerns that visitors do not wish to address through other official University
News Staff Feb. 13, 2018
University Opens the Office of the University Ombuds, Announces Search Committee to Identify Permanent Ombuds

Syracuse University Mourns Passing of Former Board of Trustees Chair Joseph O. Lampe ’53, L’55

Joseph O. Lampe ’53, L’55, a tireless supporter of and ambassador for Syracuse University and former chair of its Board of Trustees, passed away Jan.
News Staff Jan. 28, 2018
Syracuse University Mourns Passing of Former Board of Trustees Chair Joseph O. Lampe ’53, L’55

Professor Lawrence Mason Appointed as University’s Remembrance and Lockerbie Ambassador

Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Lawrence Mason Jr., professor of multimedia, photography and design in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, as the first
Kelly Homan Rodoski Jan. 19, 2018
Professor Lawrence Mason Appointed as University’s Remembrance and Lockerbie Ambassador

Chancellor Syverud Discusses Five Immediate Priorities in 2018 Winter Message to the Community

The Chancellor said that entering the spring 2018 semester, the University is “in remarkably good shape to respond to the challenges coming at us and
News Staff Jan. 17, 2018
Chancellor Syverud Discusses Five Immediate Priorities in 2018 Winter Message to the Community

Alumnus John Lally and Wife, Laura, Provide $1 Million Gift in Support of Football Program

Alumnus and Syracuse football letterwinner John Lally ’82 and his wife, Laura, are giving back to new generations of student-athletes through generous support of the
Kathleen Haley Dec. 21, 2017
Alumnus John Lally and Wife, Laura, Provide $1 Million Gift in Support of Football Program

Committee Appointed to Plan University’s Sesquicentennial Events

Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed a steering committee to plan efforts to mark Syracuse University’s sesquicentennial in 2020. The University was founded on March 24,
News Staff Nov. 10, 2017
Committee Appointed to Plan University’s Sesquicentennial Events

Progress on Campus Framework: Donor Recognition Event to be Held for the Barnes Center at The Arch

A centerpiece of Syracuse University’s Campus Framework will celebrate an important milestone this weekend. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a donor
News Staff Nov. 9, 2017
Progress on Campus Framework: Donor Recognition Event to be Held for the Barnes Center at The Arch

Historic Appointment of Interim University Mace Bearers, Effort to Identify Next Mace Bearer Underway

Chancellor Kent Syverud appointed two student leaders—Student Association President James Franco and Graduate Student Organization President Jack Wilson—interim University mace bearers. The interim appointment marks
News Staff Nov. 7, 2017
Historic Appointment of Interim University Mace Bearers, Effort to Identify Next Mace Bearer Underway

‘Syracuse University Impact: Central to Central New York’ Report Released, Details University’s $1.1 Billion Impact on Local Economy, Communities

Beyond the economic impact and job creation fueled by the University’s general operations, Syracuse University students, staff and faculty invest countless hours of intellectual capital
News Staff Oct. 30, 2017
‘Syracuse University Impact: Central to Central New York’ Report Released, Details University’s $1.1 Billion Impact on Local Economy, Communities

Chancellor Syverud Approves Climate Assessment Recommendations, Authorizes Next Steps

Following a campuswide climate assessment process, Chancellor Kent Syverud has accepted all five recommendations presented by the University’s Climate Assessment Planning Committee (CAPC). The Chancellor
News Staff Sept. 15, 2017

Carmelo Anthony to Receive Chancellor’s Medal at CBT Reunion Gala Sept. 16

NBA All Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist Carmelo Anthony will receive the Chancellor’s Medal for Philanthropy during the upcoming Coming Back Together (CBT) reunion
Kathleen Haley Sept. 13, 2017
Carmelo Anthony to Receive Chancellor’s Medal at CBT Reunion Gala Sept. 16

Enrollment and the Student Experience Announces New, Enhanced Structure

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, which formed in December 2016 following the appointment of Senior Vice President for Enrollment and the Student
Shannon Andre Aug. 25, 2017
Enrollment and the Student Experience Announces New, Enhanced Structure

Syracuse University to Welcome Increasingly Diverse, Academically Competitive Incoming Class

Later this week, Syracuse University will welcome to campus about 4,000 students ready to begin their academic life here, make lifelong friends and become part
Kathleen Haley Aug. 22, 2017

Syracuse University to Invest $100 Million in Academic Programs, Student Experience

Invest Syracuse follows the University’s comprehensive academic strategic planning process, during which students, faculty, staff and alumni helped define a shared vision for the University
News Staff July 26, 2017
Syracuse University to Invest $100 Million in Academic Programs, Student Experience