Syracuse Student Launched Creative Networking Platform
Carter Moreland introduced Click 21 in late August 2026 to help campus creatives collaborate on projects.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in College Life
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In late August 2026, Syracuse University student Carter Moreland launched Click 21, a digital platform serving as a callboard for creative collaboration. The network aims to connect students across campus by allowing them to post projects and advertise available roles.
Why it matters
Moreland created the platform to provide a concrete, accessible way for students to find and connect with other creatives within the Syracuse University community.
The platform serves a combined population of 3,742 undergraduates from the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the Newhouse School of Public Communications. These students can draw from a campus pool of 55 registered Arts and Entertainment groups.
The players
Carter Moreland
He is a Syracuse University student enrolled in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Whitman School of Management.
Michela Galego
She is the designer behind the Click 21 website who graduated from Syracuse University in 2025.
The details
Users browse creative projects across various mediums and can express interest in specific roles with a single button click. The website was designed by Michela Galego, who graduated from Syracuse University in 2025.
Timeline
Michela Galego graduated from Syracuse University in 2025.
Click 21 launched in late August 2026.
A cross-major networking event was organized in September 2026.
Culture Shift
Click 21 reflects the broader growth of the creator economy in higher education as students seek to professionalize creative work before graduation. This trend marks a move toward digital-first, peer-to-peer networking that mirrors the freelance project markets used by industry professionals.
Students at Syracuse University can use the platform to find collaborators for creative projects without needing to search through individual student organization lists. Users may find that the tool streamlines the process of filling roles for film, design, or communications projects.
The takeaway
The platform aims to bridge the gap between students in different schools by providing a centralized digital space for collaboration. Future plans include potential partnerships with the Center for the Creator Economy to help brands identify student talent.
Further reading
Learn more about campus initiatives at Syracuse College Life.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Orange.
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