Scholarship in Action
Discovery Has No Boundaries
An undergraduate student works with disadvantaged youth. A professor mentors local high school students. An alumna spearheads a literacy movement. Every day, Syracuse University is propelled by a bold vision of Scholarship in Action.
At its heart is the belief that discovery has no physical or intellectual boundaries. By bridging academic disciplines and creating strong connections to society, we reveal the world’s complexities. By bringing together faculty and students from all walks of life, we heighten intellectual discourse. By skillfully blending theory and practice, we empower students to find meaningful applications for their learning.
Yes, Scholarship in Action is a true reflection of Syracuse University’s values, of who we are and always have been. Now, we must do even more. This is the driving force behind the Campaign for Syracuse University, a $1 billion fundraising effort that will enable us to:
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Embed a culture of entrepreneurship
Across the Syracuse University campus and beyond, our entrepreneurial mindset will intensify, leveraging educational, business, and artistic resources in ways that will truly transform communities.
Faculty and students across all disciplines will be more inspired by the innovation, creativity, risk-taking, and commitment of entrepreneurial thinking. They will better recognize their entrepreneurial potential and be empowered to act on it. They will have new opportunities to join with each other and with our communities of experts to transform what is learned in the classroom into practical use for the public good.
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Educate citizens of the world
Students of talent and promise from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds will thrive as they engage with the world. They’ll gain not only from our academic strengths, but also from opportunities to partner with industry experts, citizens groups, government leaders, and others who are ready to collaborate on change-inciting solutions.
Equipped with a Syracuse University education, our graduates will be well-prepared, active citizens with the drive, initiative, critical thinking skills, and imagination to become change agents of the future—empowered to make a real and lasting difference in their communities, their professions, and the global society in which they live.
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Create a whole as great as its parts
We will develop a reputation equal to those of our individual parts. Syracuse University will be as renowned as our flagship schools and curricula. As global as our SU Abroad programs. More celebrated than our athletic teams.
Teachers and students will come to SU for groundbreaking interdisciplinary teaching and research, for the broad insights needed to readily identify society’s most critical needs, and for strategic partnerships that allow many different voices to be heard.
Inciting Change Since 1870
From our very beginning, Syracuse University has been the embodiment of Scholarship in Action, providing faculty and students with the knowledge and tools to create real and lasting change in the world. This distinctive character shaped by decades of progressive thinking, daring choices and entrepreneurial attitude.
Learn more about the bold history of Syracuse University by taking a spin on our interactive timeline!
