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SU reappoints dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) has reappointed J. Cole Smith to a five-year term as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). The announcement follows a review process that included feedback from key stakeholders, including ECS faculty, staff, and advisory-board members. “In Cole’s nearly five years as dean, the College of Engineering […]

Syracuse University tuition to rise nearly 4% next year
University also boosts financial aid SYRACUSE — The tuition cost for full-time undergraduates at Syracuse University will be higher in the upcoming academic year as the school commits additional resources to help students pay the cost. Syracuse University will increase tuition for full-time undergraduate students by 3.9 percent to $63,710 for the 2024-25 school year.

ESPN announces kickoff times for selected Syracuse football games this season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The first game for Syracuse University football under new head coach Fran Brown is set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff in the

SU plans new Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
SYRACUSE — The technology behind modern semiconductor manufacturing is among the most intricate and sophisticated on the planet. That’s how Gretchen Ritter, vice chancellor and provost, at Syracuse University (SU) opened her remarks on May 16 as SU announced plans to launch its Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing. SU plans to spend $10 million to

SU tuition for full-time undergrads rising nearly 4 percent in 2024-25 budget
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) will increase tuition for full-time undergraduate students to $63,710, a rise of nearly 4 percent, for the 2024-25 school year. However, SU also notes that its 2024-25 budget will include $372 million in student financial aid through financial aid, grants, scholarships, and other assistance, per the university’s Monday announcement.

Google awards SU’s IVMF a $3.5 million grant to train veterans on cybersecurity, AI
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Google has awarded Syracuse University’s (SU) D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) a $3.5 million grant. SU’s IVMF will use
SU to use more than $2M donation for ECS student center
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) says it will use a more than $2 million donation for a student center in its College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). The funding comes from the Campos Foundation and its founders, Marcos Campos and his sister, Deanna Compos-Miller. Marcos Campos’ son is a third-year student in SU’s College

Mayor of Florence, Italy to address SU Class of 2024 at graduation ceremony
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has chosen Dario Nardella, the mayor of Florence, Italy, to deliver the commencement address for the SU Class of

SU’s Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to focus on sport-related programs with new name
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) on Monday said it plans to rename itsDavid B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics as the David B. Falk College of Sport. The decision comes two decades after the launch of its sport-management program and results from its significant growth, SU said in its announcement. The college

Syracuse University buys Hotel Skyler for new lodging option
Move comes as Sheraton to become student housing SYRACUSE — Hotel Skyler Syracuse, located at 601 S. Crouse Ave., is now a Syracuse University property. Syracuse says it announced the acquisition as a follow-up to the recent release of the university’s inaugural strategic housing plan. The transaction also follows the university’s announcement that it will
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