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Barclay meets with local, state officials & community stakeholders to discuss neighborhood revitalization efforts

Syracuse University welcomes over 4,000 new students at New Student Convocation

New Student Convocation marked the official welcome of new students to Syracuse University, gathering them for the first time as a class. The event took place in the JMA Wireless Dome and featured an academic program with leadership and faculty processing in full regalia.

Kehr/Hirsh family's multigenerational ties with syracuse university

Members of the Kehr/Hirsh family (from left to right): Steven Hirsh, Samantha Hirsh, Michael Kehr, Alice Hirsh, Ryan Kehr, Jonathan Hirsh and Rebecca Hirsh.

Syracuse University's Kathryn Bradford ensures smooth Welcome Week move-in

When students moved into Day Hall this week, they were greeted by Kathryn Bradford and her smile.

University resources for students: apps and social media

For anyone new to the University community, there is often an overwhelming amount of information, resources, and must-do items at the beginning of the school year. To help new community members navigate our large digital ecosystem, we’ve compiled some of the most-visited internal websites and key social media accounts.

1 gas station in cities throughout Oswego County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 17

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Oswego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There was unchanged number of active legal licenses in Oswego County in July compared to previous month

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in Oswego County in July compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Aug. 17

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Onondaga County in week ending Aug. 17

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Onondaga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Onondaga County in week ending Aug. 17?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Onondaga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Oswego County in week ending Aug. 17?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Oswego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Onondaga County: White students made up largest ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

In Onondaga County schools, there were more white students than any other ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 10?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Newhouse School introduces master's degree in music business

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications is introducing a new master’s degree in music business, building on the success of its well-regarded undergraduate program in the recording and entertainment industries.

Syracuse seeks resident input on housing priorities

The City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) is seeking feedback from residents and agencies to determine funding priorities for housing and community development over the next five years. Information gathered from the following Housing and Neighborhood Surveys will help the department assess neighborhood needs and identify strategic priorities for distributing federal funds.

University community members share their summer vacation experiences

Laura Kolton from Government Relations and her two sons, including one who is a first-year student, visited the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

Fulbright scholars attend pre-academic program at Syracuse University

Forty-four graduate students from 20 countries attended the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at Syracuse University’s English Language Institute this summer. The program, which lasted four weeks, included workshops, field trips, and courses in textual and oral communication. These students will soon begin their degree programs at various institutions across the United States.

Kendall Phillips appointed director of Lender Center for Social Justice

Kendall Phillips, professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, has been named director of the Lender Center for Social Justice.

Syracuse University holds annual ‘On My Own Time’ art exhibition

A special exhibition titled “On My Own Time—Celebrating the Artistic Talents of Syracuse University Faculty and Staff” was held in Bird Library earlier this summer. This year marks the 51st anniversary of the program, organized by CNY Arts, where faculty and staff were invited to showcase their talents alongside other employers and businesses in the region.

Syracuse University's annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day set for Sept. 7