SUNY Cortland’s Communication and Media Studies (CMS) Department is working to increase awareness of its Media Production program through a stronger focus on student work, hands-on learning experiences, and collaboration with campus media organizations. While the program continues to grow in resources and student opportunities, many prospective students and families still report limited awareness of […]
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Countdown to Spring Fling: The Excitement Is Building
As anticipation builds during the final weeks of the semester, SUNY Cortland students are looking ahead to one of the campus’s biggest traditions: Spring Fling. The annual event, organized by the Student Activities Board (SAB), typically features three performers and gives students a chance to celebrate the end of the academic year. Tickets are usually […]
Not Just a Deadline: Why ADA Compliance Matters at SUNY Cortland
As SUNY Cortland approaches its April 24, 2026 deadline for full ADA compliance, the campus community is being asked to rethink what accessibility truly looks like in higher education. At SUNY Cortland, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance now extends far beyond physical spaces and into the structure of everyday coursework. To meet federal […]
Spring Events: Student Opportunities to Connect Before the End of the Semester
With a wide range of cultural events, performances and wellness programs planned, the spring semester offers students multiple opportunities to get involved on campus, relax and prepare for the end of the academic year. Cultural celebrations, career workshops, wellness initiatives and social activities are among the programs planned across campus. For many students, these events […]
SUNY Cortland Partners with Advancing AI for the Public Good
As artificial intelligence rapidly grows and enters new spaces, departments must acclimate to new changes. SUNY Cortland is to participate in the statewide Advancing AI for the Public Good Initiative. The university plans to teach students how to use AI in a useful and ethical manner. The earliest forms of Generative AI have been around […]
Sexual Assault at SUNY Cortland: One Student’s Story
This article presents the story of one current SUNY Cortland sophomore who told a Dragon Chronicle reporter about her experience. That student asked to remain anonymous, and her identity is known only to the reporter. While this is just one story, sexual assault remains an issue at SUNY Cortland, as at all college campuses. Nationally, […]
SUNY Cortland Celebrated 100th Anniversary of Black History Month
This February marked the 100th anniversary since Black History Month was first established in 1926. SUNY Cortland’s Institutional Equity and Inclusion Office set up numerous events for the commemorative month. The month-long celebration aimed to bring awareness and appreciation to African American culture and their contributions to society. SUNY Cortland honored the tradition with multiple […]
Students Voice Frustration Over Parking Conditions at SUNY Cortland
Parking at SUNY Cortland has become a growing source of frustration among students, many of whom say the current system creates financial strain, safety concerns and barriers to getting to class on time. “I have had to miss class due to little parking around Professional Studies and not being able to afford a ticket,” one […]
SUNY Cortland Joins Statewide Effort to Advance AI for the Public Good
SUNY Cortland is stepping into the future of artificial intelligence through a new statewide partnership aimed at preparing students for the workforce while emphasizing ethical and responsible innovation. The university is participating in the Advancing AI for the Public Good Initiative, a multiple campus collaboration led by Binghamton University and its Institute for AI and […]
SUNY Cortland’s New Global Passport Program
SUNY Cortland’s International Programs Office tries something new to motivate students to study abroad with its free Global Passport program. For the spring semester, at least 20 students will have the $165 passport fee covered with applications due by Thursday, Feb. 26. Based on this spring semester’s success, there will be more opportunities in the […]









