The Center for the Creator Economy is the first academic center of its kind on a U.S. college campus. Led jointly by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, the center reinforces Syracuse University’s commitment to bold, forward-looking academic leadership.
By aligning strengths in entrepreneurship, media, communications, athletics and digital infrastructure, the University is charting how higher education can prepare students for the 21st-century economy. With your support, the Center will serve as a dynamic platform for:
Teaching and learning: Undergraduate and graduate courses in creative content, audience engagement and digital strategy.
Workshops and executive education: Experiential opportunities for students and professionals, from personal branding to influencer law.
Speaker series and showcases: A stage for creators, social media executives and digital entrepreneurs.
On-campus incubators and makerspaces: Mentorship and funding for student ventures.
Research and thought leadership: Sponsoring and publishing research on creator economy trends.
College athletics: Partnering with Syracuse University Athletics and the Falk College of Sport to help student-athletes and the University compete in the changing athletics landscape.