Campus & Community
New Deans, University Leaders and Faculty Eager to Kick Off New Academic Year
Yesterday, more than 4,000 first-year and transfer students participated in New Student Convocation, a rite of passage for all students embarking on their academic careers at Syracuse University. But new students aren’t the only community members beginning their careers at…
Syracuse University, City Announce Changes to University-Area Parking Lots
Syracuse University and the City of Syracuse announced that the parking lot at the corner of Marshall Street and South Crouse Avenue will be closed to the public beginning on Monday, Aug. 29. This will facilitate demolition work being done…
Chancellor Syverud Delivers New Student Convocation Address (Video)
Chancellor Syverud offers words of advice to members of the class of 2020, along with words of comfort to the moms and dads, at the New Student Convocation. This ceremony took place at the Carrier Dome on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Over the Summer Syracuse University Makes Substantial Investments in Accessibility Improvements, Classroom Enhancements
One of the best places to capture a Syracuse University memory is at the flagship gateway sign below the Hall of Languages and Place of Remembrance. Students, family and friends often stop to snap photos in front of the iconic…
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion at Syracuse University: A Status Report on the Short Term Recommendations
In the fall of 2015, Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the creation of a new University-wide Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. The Chancellor’s Workgroup, co-chaired by Francine D’Amico, associate professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and…
New Students Arrive on Campus, Move Into Residence Halls (Video)
First-year and transfer students begin to arrive on the Syracuse University campus, and are welcomed with open arms and help from members of the Goon Squad.
Blackstone LaunchPad Hosts Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Program Sept. 8
Women entering the workplace have been the driving force behind economic growth, according to recent Kauffman Foundation research. Yet, they are still half as likely as men to become entrepreneurs. How can more women become entrepreneurial, and unleash their creativity…
Syracuse University to Welcome More Than 4,000 First-Year and Transfer Students
University takes action to enhance its longstanding commitment to a diverse student body
Libraries Host Welcome Fest on September 1
The Syracuse University Libraries invite all students, faculty and staff to a Welcome Fest on Thursday, September 1, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the first floor of Bird Library. The event will feature resources and services the Libraries…
Syracuse University Renews Commitment, Plans to Launch a Series of New Initiatives to Further Enhance Diversity Among Student Body, Faculty and Staff
Syracuse University will launch a series of new initiatives aimed at further enhancing diversity among the student body, faculty and staff. The renewed commitment comes on the heels of the diligent efforts of the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion,…