Founded in 1870 and located in the heart of Central New York, Syracuse University is shaped by its distinguished vision, Scholarship in Action. The University functions based on the notion that innovative thinking, daring choices and an entrepreneurial attitude has the potential to enhance the quality of life both locally and globally. SU engages with public, private, and non-profit sectors in order to fully encompass intellectual capital and provide students and faculty with opportunities to make transformational societal change.