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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Syracuse University is preparing for this weekend’s graduation ceremonies, including extra security measures.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Syracuse University announced Monday that Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, will deliver 2013 Commencement address at the Carrier Dome on May 12.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Savanna Guthrie, of NBC’s Today Show, will be the Commencement speaker at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Oscar winning writer, producer and actor Aaron Sorkin will serve as the commencement speaker at this year's graduation ceremony at Syracuse University.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is kicking off Thanksgiving week by doing some volunteering at community service centers in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo.

Sunday, May 15, 2011  5,459 students received their degrees after a procession into the Dome.

Friday, May 13, 2011  The Sheraton on Syracuse University's campus was booked a year ago.

Friday, March 25, 2011  J. Craig Venter, a world-renowned scientist regarded as one of the most influential people in the world for his efforts to decode the human genome, will deliver the Commencement address for SU, the College of Law and SUNY-ESF.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  David Muir, who currently serves as anchor and correspondent for ABC News, will return to his alma mater to deliver the Commencement address on Sunday, May 22.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  Some Syracuse University students are planning an unusual protest at graduation.

Friday, April 09, 2010  Last year when Joe Biden addressed the 2009 Syracuse University graduating class, it was clear whoever the speaker would be in 2010 was going to have a tough act to follow.

Friday, April 09, 2010  Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor says the school is not changing the speaker for this May’s commencement ceremony.

Monday, January 25, 2010  Central New York will get a chance to see Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Monday, May 11, 2009  Vice President Joe Biden told more than 3,000 college graduates that they are at a watershed moment with a chance to shape history that few generations ever encounter.

Thursday, April 16, 2009  If you are planning to attend or participate in this year's commencement at Syracuse University, you'd better plan on more time to get to the Carrier Dome.