Campus & Community
‘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…
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,…
Blackstone LaunchPad Hosts Investor-Ready Symposium
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….