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Hannah Kang ’25 Builds a Future in Architecture With Army ROTC Support
While Hannah Kang ’25 was growing up in Houston, Texas—by way of South Korea, where she was born—pursuing a degree at Syracuse University was never on her radar. Then, a high school internship course found her shadowing renowned architect Jesse…
Approaching Graduation and Beyond: A Senior Sendoff Checklist
In the midst of completing final assignments, preparing to graduate and to embark on their next adventures, graduating seniors can have a lot on their final to-do lists. Helping soon-to-be graduates focus on making memories and not missing anything, the…
10-Time NBA All-Star and 2003 NCAA Champion Carmelo Anthony to Address Graduates at Commencement 2025 May 11
Carmelo Anthony, one of Syracuse University’s most prolific former student-athletes, will deliver the University’s 2025 Commencement address on Sunday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the JMA Wireless Dome. Anthony’s return to campus is especially profound as his son, Kiyan…
University Remembers Silicon Chip Pioneer, Trans Activist Lynn Conway H’24
Lynn Conway H’24, a renowned computer scientist who received an honorary degree during the University’s Commencement in May, died June 9 in Michigan. She was 86. Conway, who revolutionized global information technology by inventing methods for designing Very Large Scale…
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…
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…