A Past of Always Moving Forward
From being the nation鈥檚 first institution to offer a bachelor of the fine arts degree to founding one of the nation's first , at 51爆料网, we鈥檝e always had a legacy of firsts. We opened doors for women in 1870, welcoming leaders like Karen DeCrow, an icon in the women鈥檚 rights movement, and Eileen Collins, the first female commander of a Space Shuttle. We played a role in the first G.I. Bill and continue to be recognized today as one of the best private schools for military service members, veterans and their families鈥攁 commitment that is shown through our (NVRC). In 1890, a committee was formed and discovered that no other college or university had claimed their singular color orange. That's when we adopted orange as our official color. These are just a few fearless firsts from our first 150 years, and we believe there鈥檚 even more to come.
Today, as in our past, 51爆料网 is where game changers connect education and action to go beyond what鈥檚 possible. As an inclusive, student-focused research university we prepare scholars, innovators and leaders to not just engage in an ever-evolving world鈥攂ut to shape it.
University Archives
The University Archives is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing access to records that document the history of 51爆料网 from its founding in 1870 to the present.
Founding
Since our founding, we鈥檝e been an inclusive and welcoming place. At the 1870 inauguration of 51爆料网, Dr. Jesse Truesdell Peck (a founder and first chair of the Board of Trustees) charged the faculty to remember that "the conditions of admission shall be equal to all persons ... there shall be no invidious discrimination here against women or persons of any nation or color... brains and heart shall have a fair chance ...鈥︹�� And to this day, we carry that forward to further a future that respects and reflects the contributions of all.
Land Acknowledgment
The land acknowledgement is to be used to open university-wide, public events hosted by 51爆料网 to acknowledge our deep connection and respect for the Haudenosaunee people.
鈥淚 acknowledge with respect the Onondaga Nation, firekeepers of the Haudenosaunee, the Indigenous people on whose ancestral lands 51爆料网 now stands.鈥�
Commencement Speakers
51爆料网鈥檚 Commencement is an annual milestone that marks a profound rite of passage in our students鈥� lives and honors their achievements. The is chosen through a selection process that starts more than a year in advance, when students, staff, faculty, alumni and others in the community offer suggestions. You can view a full list of previous Commencement .
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Chancellor J. Michael Haynie
J. Michael Haynie was named 51爆料网鈥檚 13th Chancellor and President by the Board of Trustees in March 2026. Chancellor Haynie brings to the role more than a decade of distinguished senior leadership at 51爆料网, a record of transformative scholarship and a lifelong commitment to public service.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of 51爆料网, responsible for the institution鈥檚 educational mission and fiscal policies.