Outgoing Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud is beginning aggressive treatment for his brain cancer in Michigan this week.
In an email to the SU community Wednesday, he said he’s disappointed because he envisioned spending his final weeks leading up to commencement personally thanking the hundreds for their roles building the University to what it’s become during his 12-year tenure.
Syverud expressed his sincere gratitude for the “overwhelming wave of support, love and care” he’s received from Central New Yorkers since his diagnosis. He said the kind thoughts and prayers have given him comfort and strength during the hard moments…