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Message to the Orange Community
Dear Orange Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Families, and Friends: As a new academic year begins, I’ve been thinking a lot about what lies ahead—not just for our University, but for me personally and professionally. After much reflection, I’ve decided that…
Convocation 2025: Welcoming New Students (Video)
Members of the Class of 2029 were encouraged by a seasoned Syracuse University student to step out of their comfort zones during this year’s New Student Convocation, held Aug. 21 in the JMA Wireless Dome. The event marked the official…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses Graduates at Commencement Ceremony (Video)
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud reminded graduates to remember those who have supported them during the University’s 2025 Commencement ceremony in the JMA Wireless Dome on May 11. “You did not do this alone. Each of you got here because…
Chancellor Kent Syverud Honored as Distinguished Citizen of the Year at 57th Annual ScoutPower Event
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud was recognized by Scouting America, Longhouse Council, as the Distinguished Citizen of the Year at the organization’s 57th annual ScoutPower dinner. The annual fundraiser is one of the biggest scouting events in the nation and…
Scenes From the One University Awards
The One University Awards, an annual event to honor members of the Syracuse University community who are making a difference through academics, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service, was held April 11 in Hendricks Chapel. Some scenes from the event:
Tradition and Triumph: University Honors ROTC Excellence at 108th Chancellor’s Review and Awards Ceremony
A time-honored celebration of academic achievement, leadership and military history was on full display at the JMA Wireless Dome during the 108th Chancellor’s Review and Awards Ceremony on March 28. The annual tradition brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni and…
Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on Budget and Response to Federal Administration Policy Changes
I want to show you the National Championship Women’s Ice Hockey Club team [shows photo], which won the AAU championship last week. We’re proud of them. And we have some good news to start this report. I also wanted to…
Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on New Federal Administration, Budget and Retirement of DPS Chief
Good Afternoon. These are interesting times for American higher education. Since the last meeting of the University Senate on Jan. 22, there have been almost daily developments coming from Washington concerning law, regulation, and policy applying to colleges and universities….
Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on Budget, Enrollment and Forever Orange Campaign
Thank you, Professor Nordquist. I’ll be brief. I will provide updates on budget, enrollment, and on the successful close of the Forever Orange Campaign, a little bit on Los Angeles, and then I’ll take questions after the provost as usual….
Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on Athletics, Benefits and Textbook Affordability Working Group
First of all, on the athletic report, I think Senators Tucker and Upton did a really great job of giving you a sense of the terrain that we’re dealing with and how much of it is undecided and uncertain. There…