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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
News Staff May 13, 2024
2024 Commencement in Photos

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
Kathleen Haley May 13, 2024
Student Speaker Yvonne Chen-Yih Kuo ’24: ‘Be the Generation That Pushes Time Forward’ (Video)

‘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
John Boccacino May 13, 2024
‘Your Moment Is Now!’ Commencement Speaker Dario Nardella Encourages Class of 2024 to ‘Never Stop Pursuing Knowledge’ (Video)

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
News Staff May 13, 2024

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
Caroline K. Reff May 13, 2024
Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching Presented to Physics Professor Christian Santangelo

Sei Whale Death Sparks Conversations About Ecology, Marine Safety

A dead whale was found on the bow of a cruise ship that arrived in New York City. The whale was identified as an endangered
Daryl Lovell May 10, 2024
Sei Whale Death Sparks Conversations About Ecology, Marine Safety

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
Graduate Aims to Bring Visibility to Indigenous Community Through Fashion

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
John Boccacino May 10, 2024
Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future (Podcast)

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
News Staff May 9, 2024
5 Questions for Commencement Speaker Dario Nardella, Mayor of Florence, Italy

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
Peyton May 9, 2024
Commencement 2024 by the Numbers

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
Eileen Korey May 9, 2024

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
Eileen Korey May 9, 2024

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
Cristina Hatem May 9, 2024
Blackstone LaunchPad Hosts Investor-Ready Symposium

7 Student Teams Win Prizes to Advance Their Intelligence++ Disability, Inclusion Innovations

Seven student-designed products, services and technologies meant to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities won recognition and seed funding at the Intelligence++ Showcase on
Diane Stirling May 9, 2024
7 Student Teams Win Prizes to Advance Their Intelligence++ Disability, Inclusion Innovations

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 163: Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future

Original air date: May 9, 2024 Attending college was not on Leondra Tyler’s ’24 mind when persistent bullying and harassment forced her to drop out
John Boccacino May 9, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 163: Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future

Maxwell’s Johanna Dunaway Selected for Prestigious Carnegie Fellowship

Johanna Dunaway, professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and research director of the Syracuse University Institute for Democracy,
News Staff May 8, 2024
Maxwell’s Johanna Dunaway Selected for Prestigious Carnegie Fellowship

Facilities Services Staff Go Above and Beyond to Return Lost Passport to Student

The University’s Facilities Services team is known for working behind the scenes—without fanfare—to make University operations run smoothly and to handle unique situations. This past
Facilities Services Staff Go Above and Beyond to Return Lost Passport to Student

Blackstone LaunchPad Student Start-Ups Place in the Finals of the 2024 New York Business Plan Competition

Two Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) student start-up teams placed in the finals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), powered by Upstate
Cristina Hatem May 8, 2024
Blackstone LaunchPad Student Start-Ups Place in the Finals of the 2024 New York Business Plan Competition