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Two Pieces of Advice Chancellor Syverud Shared with New Students at Convocation (With Video)
Before new students recited the charge to officially become part of the Orange family and swayed to the alma mater, Chancellor Kent Syverud offered two bits of advice to the incoming class during New Student Convocation. The first: Come as…
Purposeful Persistence, Perseverance and Integrity: A 20-Year Journey Toward a Degree
Victoria Baratta ’21 gripped the edge of the podium. While the applause dwindled down, a smile peeked out of Baratta as she adjusted the microphone. Rays of sunlight spilled into Hendricks Chapel, casting a glow onto the crowd as they…
The Honorable Nazak Nikakhtar L’02, G’02 to Speak at College of Law Opening Convocation Ceremony
Syracuse University’s College of Law announced today the Hon. Nazak Nikakhtar L’02, G’02 as its 2022 opening convocation speaker. Currently partner at Wiley Rein LLP, chair of the firm’s national security practice and co-chair of its foreign investment practice (Committee…
Architecture Student Named Honors Thesis Prize Award Recipient
Dara H. Jin ’22, a fifth-year student in the School of Architecture, was announced as a Class of 2022 Honors Thesis Prize recipient during the Renée Crown University Honors Program Convocation, held on Friday, May 13. As the most challenging…
Maxwell Prepared Mike Tirico ’88 for His ‘Most Challenging Assignment’
A bachelor’s degree from the Maxwell School and the College of Arts and Sciences helped prepare famed sports broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to take on one of the toughest assignments of his storied career: the 2022 Winter Olympics in Bejing,…
‘You Have the Power to Have a Profound Impact’: ABC News’ David Muir Addresses Syracuse University’s Class of 2022 (Video)
As the Syracuse University community came together to celebrate the Class of 2022, it was only fitting that a Central New York native who has reported on some of the most powerful and consequential stories of our time came home…
Innovator Lorrie Vogel ’88 to Deliver 2022 VPA Convocation Address
Innovator Lorrie Vogel ’88 will deliver the 2022 convocation address to bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at the college’s convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the stadium….
Dwight Caines ’87 of Universal Pictures to Keynote Newhouse Convocation Ceremony
Dwight Caines ’87, president of domestic marketing for Universal Pictures, will deliver the keynote address at the Newhouse School’s 2022 Convocation Ceremony, to be held May 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the stadium. Caines is responsible for all areas of…
Commencement 2021: What You Need to Know
Graduates get ready to celebrate your achievements with pomp and circumstance at Commencement 2021! Here are the details of this weekend’s ceremonies: Based on public health guidance, Syracuse University will host three Commencement ceremonies in the stadium: The ceremony for…
Photographer Stephen Wilkes ’80 Is Keynote Speaker for 2021 Newhouse Convocation Ceremony
Award-winning photographer Stephen Wilkes ’80 will deliver the keynote address at the Newhouse School’s 2021 Convocation Ceremony, to be held virtually Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. ET. Since opening his studio in New York City in 1983, Wilkes (Instagram:…