Commencement 2016
Top 10 artists to perform at Syracuse University during the past four years
Syracuse University has hosted numerous entertainers at events like Block Party and Juice Jam the past four years. Here are the highlights. Read more »
Donald Newhouse highlights importance of his wife and getting an education during commencement speech
Donald Newhouse delivered the commencement address to Syracuse University's Class of 2016 on Sunday morning. Read more »
Vice President Joe Biden’s law school address pays tribute to late son
In his speech to graduating Syracuse law students, Vice President Joe Biden paid tribute to his late son, Beau. Read more »
3 takeaways from Vice President Joe Biden’s speech at Syracuse University
Here are three quick takeaways from Vice President Joe Biden's speech at the College of Law graduation ceremony. Read more »
ALL IN: The best player in SU history has one last shot at winning the only award she wants
The best player in Syracuse women's lacrosse history has won everything except the only award she came here to get. Read more »
Senior draws intricate comic book as capstone project
Alice Blank, a senior graduating with an English and textual studies degree, spent the past few months drawing an intricate graphic novel. Read more »
Syracuse University faculty reflect on Donald Newhouse as 2016 commencement speaker
Before giving his commencement speech on Sunday, Syracuse University faculty discuss Donald Newhouse as this year's commencement speaker. Read more »
Graduating students encouraged to give back to Syracuse University
For the last six years, students graduating from Syracuse University have been encouraged to give back to the university through the Class Act Campaign. Read more »
Top 10 moments of the last 4 years in Syracuse athletics
Check out the 10 most memorable events of Syracuse athletics' last four years. Read more »
Riley: The soundtrack to the Class of 2016's college career
As the end of the semester looms, seniors are preparing to head home for the final time. Music columnist Emera Riley has compiled a playlist of songs that provided the soundtrack of the last four years. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Profiling the last four years in music
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger profiles the history of the Class of 2016's college career in pop, indie and hip-hop. Read more »
Award-winning SU brass ensemble to perform at commencement
Syracuse University Brass Ensemble will play fanfare pieces at commencement, a tradition it has kept up for 20 years. Read more »
See when and where Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF are holding each of their convocation ceremonies
Here are the locations, times and speakers for each of the individual Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF convocation ceremonies. Read more »
Corinne Ozanne desires to help people after graduating
Check out what has prepared Corinne Ozanne to pick a profession to help people after she graduates from Syracuse. She'd like to start a softball training facility, be a teacher or be a coach. Read more »
Brandon Mullins never wanted the spotlight, but now he's the focal point of Syracuse's defense
In his senior season Brandon Mullins has become the focus of Syracuse's defense and taken on the role of a leader in the team's back end. Read more »
A closer look at old, forgotten Syracuse University graduation traditions
Syracuse University boasts an interesting history of graduation traditions, that range from ivy planting to the lightheartedly macabre. Read more »
Best restaurants for the perfect graduation dinner
Graduation from college calls for a nice meal. Here are some of the best restaurants in Syracuse for a classy dinner with the whole family. Read more »
Drinks that define a Syracuse student's college career
Thirsty Thursday writers Max Darrow and Clayton Dyer recount the characteristic drinks a Syracuse student consumes over their four years. Read more »
Syracuse local businesses prepare for influx of visitors for commencement weekend
Syracuse local businesses prepare for commencement weekend just like any other year, store managers say, by increasing staff and stocking up on inventory. Read more »
DPS does not anticipate security or parking issues for commencement weekend
The Department of Public Safety does not anticipate any issues with security or parking for commencement weekend and will take the same security measures as they would for any athletic event. Read more »
Cuneo: A poem for the graduating class of 2016
Humor columnist Danny Cuneo tells the story of a senior approaching graduation. Read a poem of epic proportions detailing a night to that many seniors will relate to. Read more »
The medieval history behind caps and gowns
In the late 19th century, the United States decided to pick up the traditional cap and gown attire for graduation ceremonies. Read more »
4 honorary degrees will be awarded at Syracuse University 2016 commencement
Receiving the honorary degrees will be Kevin Bell, Floyd Little, Donald Newhouse and Tobias Wolff, according to an SU News release. Read more »
