Quiet leader: How a Syracuse University trustee from Bain Capital has influenced campus-wide change

Steven Barnes, a managing director at Bain Capital, is chair of SU’s Board of Trustees. He’s served in that role as SU’s institutional decisions have been informed by a Bain & Company assessment. Read More »

SU invests more than $255 million in Central America, Caribbean islands

As Syracuse University’s endowment has grown during Chancellor Kent Syverud’s time at the college, so have its investments in Central America and the Caribbean islands. Read More »

Competing interests: Corporate strategies at SU often conflict with academic traditions, following higher ed trends

Like other universities, Syracuse University in recent years has shifted to a more corporate mindset. Some community members say that is at odds with academic freedom. Read More »