“The Chancellors:
A History of Leadership at Syracuse University”
Melvin A. Eggers
Chancellor: 1971-1991
Highlights:
- Hired as economics professor in 1950
- Chairman of Economics, 1960
- Named Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost in 1970
- Chosen by Trustees to become Chancellor and President in 1971
- During his tenure $200 million in construction completed or begun
- Student enrollment and number of faculty reached all-time high
- University gained reputation as research institution
- Athletics saw dawning of a new era with construction of Carrier Dome
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An Era Marked by Growth... During Eggers' administration old Archbold stadium was demolished and replaced by the new Carrier Dome.
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An Era Marked by Tragedy... Eggers visited Lockerbie, Scotland, site of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 which killed 35 SU students enrolled in the study abroad program.
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