Campus & Community
Libraries Recognizes Outstanding 2024 Student Employees with Awards
Syracuse University Libraries recognized its student employees with an awards celebration on April 17. The Libraries typically employ around 150 undergraduate and graduate students each year to contribute to the safety of its spaces, the quality and repair of its…
2024 Commencement in Photos
Congratulations graduates! The accomplishments of the Class of 2024 were celebrated by students, faculty, staff and families as the University held its annual Commencement ceremony in the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday, May 12. These photos capture some of the…
Student Speaker Yvonne Chen-Yih Kuo ’24: ‘Be the Generation That Pushes Time Forward’ (Video)
As the student speaker for Commencement 2024, University Scholar Yvonne Chen-Yih Kuo ’24 asked her fellow graduates to reflect on their academic and interpersonal growth during their time at Syracuse. “Four years ago, COVID abruptly reshaped how we interacted with…
‘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…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses Graduates at Commencement Ceremony (Video)
Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud had words of praise—and pride—for the graduates during the University’s Commencement ceremony on May 12. “Each of you graduating today got here because of your own hard work. Each of you got here…
Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching Presented to Physics Professor Christian Santangelo
Christian Santangelo, professor and director of graduate studies in the physics department in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and member of the BioInspired Institute, is the 2024 recipient of the William Wasserstrom Prize in recognition of his exemplary…
Graduate Aims to Bring Visibility to Indigenous Community Through Fashion
Growing up, Yegunahareeta (Hareeta) Printup ’24 was immersed in the tradition and beauty of Indigenous culture. Printup, a fashion design major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), a 2024 VPA Scholar, a Haudenosaunee Promise Scholar and a…
Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future (Podcast)
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…
5 Questions for Commencement Speaker Dario Nardella, Mayor of Florence, Italy
Dario Nardella, mayor of Florence, Italy, will share some words of wisdom with graduating students at Sunday’s Commencement in the JMA Wireless Dome. But what was one of the best pieces of advice he received as a young person? SU…
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…