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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Graduation day is an emotional one for students filled with smiles, happiness and relief. Thousands of students from both Syracuse University and SUNY ESF received their degrees today in a dual ceremony.

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.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  A federal report shows public high school graduation rates continue to improve as dropout rates decline in New York.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The New York State Police conducted graduation exercises Tuesday for its 2012 Basic Canine Handler School. One of the k-9's is named "Mandin" after Trooper Amanda Anna who was killed killed in the line of duty in a motor vehicle crash on County Route 37 in Hastings.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  A Cazenovia judge adjourned the case against Craig Benedict, accused of having alcohol available at a party attended by a large group of minors.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  The Syracuse City School district's "Great Expectations" plan hopes to make Syracuse the most improved urban school district in the U.S. over the next five years.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  A man charged with shooting a recent college graduate dead as he fled from gunfire on a New York City street has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Monday, July 16, 2012  An assistant US attorney in Cazenovia was charged with criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor, after a large party was held at his home.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Matt Shaw, 21, who just walked across the stage in Central New York to get his college diploma in May, was shot to death in New York City Wednesday night.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Sara Waldron didn't think her brother Anthony Lisi was coming home to celebrate her graduation until Monday, but after months of planning, Anthony gave her the suprise of a lifetime before Sara's graduation at the War Memorial Sunday afternoon.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Fred Voss was expelled from his school in Germany when the Nazi Government took control of the country. Now he is receiving his diploma from Lansing High School in Tompkins County.

Monday, June 11, 2012  The Syracuse City School District four year graduation rate improved in 2011 but is still below 50%

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The founder of the program, George Weiss, came to Syracuse Wednesday to provide a report of how Say Yes to Education is doing after four years.