A state-of-the-art facility located in the vibrant NoHo Arts District serves as a hub for Syracuse University faculty, staff and students in Los Angeles. Home to the Dick Clark Los Angeles Program, the building opened in 2024 and is the University’s West Coast headquarters for teaching, research and industry engagement.
Facility Highlights
- 22,000 square feet of purpose-built academic space at 5250 Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood
- Classrooms and seminar rooms designed for media and communications instruction
- Screening and production spaces suited for film, television and audio production
- Event and convening spaces for hosting industry panels, alumni gatherings and networking opportunities
- Proximity to major studios, networks and production companies
Faculty Opportunities
- Develop programs that immerse students in the entertainment, arts and sports industries and a wide range of other fields
- Conduct research in collaboration with entertainment and media organizations, tapping into the industry ecosystem surrounding the facility
- Develop industry partnerships to support student internships, capstone projects and curriculum development with studios, agencies and tech companies
- Engage the LA-area alumni network of professionals working in entertainment, leveraging their expertise as guest speakers, mentors and research collaborators
- Explore interdisciplinary projects connecting media and entertainment to urban studies, technology, social justice, climate policy and other areas
Existing Programming
- Architecture in LA
- Newhouse LA
- VPA Los Angeles
- Sorkin in LA Learning Practicum
- Turner Semester
- Gilbert Week
- Maymester for Student-Athletes (CRS 360 Communication Strategies in Sports)
- Sports Media Communications in Los Angeles
More Information
To explore opportunities for Syracuse University faculty in Los Angeles, contact Miranda Traudt at 315.443.3821 or mstraudt@syr.edu.