Syracuse University moved into an exciting new space in Los Angeles in January, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place in March.
Later this year, the University is scheduled to move into a new space in Washington, D.C. As with the Fisher Center in New York City, the new homes in DC and LA will serve as centers of activity for Newhouse students spending a semester away from main campus. These new hubs will also host University events and serve as gathering spaces for Newhouse alumni.
Among those celebrating at the March 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new home of the Syracuse University Dick Clark Los Angeles Program are (from left) Anna Proulx, director of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Program, LA Semester;
Robin Howard, director of the Newhouse LA program;
Newhouse Dean Mark J. Lodato; Cindy Clark ’86; RAC Clark; Provost Gretchen Ritter; VPA Dean Michael S. Tick; John Sykes ’77, president of entertainment enterprises for iHeartMedia; and
Joan Adler, University assistant vice president of regional programs in Los Angeles.
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The Kari and Dick Clark Foundation’s Forever Orange Campaign gift, announced in October 2023, significantly expands the University’s presence and impact in the entertainment field. The newly renamed Syracuse University Dick Clark Los Angeles Program—in recognition of music and entertainment icon Dick Clark ’51—allows for growth of the successful Newhouse LA program. Newhouse classes in the new space began this spring.
Highlights
New location in the NoHo Arts District next to the Television Academy and a short walk to a vibrant neighborhood with restaurants, theaters, shopping and housing options.
One block from the Metro station, giving students more affordable options to navigate the city.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to build upon the success of Newhouse LA, which continues to provide experiential and immersive programs that allow students to live and work in Los Angeles while learning about the entertainment industry from faculty with extensive connections in the business.”
Newhouse DC will relocate to the University’s new space in the vibrant and centrally located Dupont Circle neighborhood, just in time for the 2024 presidential campaign. The facility will also serve as the base for the Syracuse University Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, a joint initiative with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs led by Kramer Director and veteran political journalist Margaret Talev. Classes in the new space could begin this summer.
Highlights
Multiple classrooms that allow for broader academic offerings, aligning with expansion of courses in democracy and journalism.
Rooms designed to attenuate sound, creating spaces for interviews, podcasts and video presentations.
Dedicated student lounge with ample workspace to catch up on reading or complete assignments.
“The new space provides Newhouse students with a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of the nation’s capital, just blocks from the White House, where they can study and hone their skills. They’ll be able to take classes, engage with top professionals, many of whom are Syracuse alums, and attend newsmaker events. The opportunities are endless, which is extremely exciting!”
