SU confirms 20 new coronavirus cases day after announcing cluster
There are now 45 active coronavirus cases among students, faculty and staff in central New York. Read more »
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At least 5 people test positive for COVID-19 after visiting apple orchard
The infected individuals were at the orchard from 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Read more »
Barnes Center shuts down due to uptick in student coronavirus cases
SU has also closed all satellite gyms, including Ernie Davis Fitness Center and workout spaces on the Women's Building field. Read more »
45 students in cluster test positive for COVID-19, SU tightens guidelines
Until further notice, SU has canceled all in-person student activities with the exception of classes, associated coursework and intercollegiate athletics. Read more »
SU lobbies Congress for protection against coronavirus-related lawsuits
The university's lobbying report discloses its efforts to lobby the government for COVID-19 liability safe harbor provisions under the SAFE TO WORK Act. Read more »
SU to open COVID-19 testing site in Carrier Dome, switch to random testing
SU is shifting its testing protocol away from widespread mandatory testing toward a more randomized approach. Read more »
Syracuse community members worried about SU students spreading coronavirus
Syracuse residents are impressed with how the university has controlled the spread of COVID-19, but some are concerned about large off-campus gatherings. Read more »
Prospective students use virtual programming to see SU campus
Despite the challenges, admissions officials said virtual recruitment programs have made SU’s campus more accessible. Read more »
SU won't place dorms with coronavirus in wastewater on lockdown
Moving forward, the university is not going to quarantine all buildings that show traces of the virus in their wastewater. Read more »
Experts provide tips on securing internships during pandemic
Experts shared some advice for students pursuing internships and work amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
SU encourages instructors to teach most spring semester courses in person
SU will encourage its schools and colleges to provide a majority of spring courses in-person, a university official said Tuesday. Read more »
SU to switch to randomized COVID-19 testing this semester, offer flu shots
Pooled saliva test stations will now be available to students, faculty and staff every weekday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more »
ROTC programs implement COVID-19 protocols to advance leadership
Cadets in SU’s ROTC program said they have adapted to training in smaller groups, taking classes in a hybrid format and missing out on summer opportunities. Read more »
Wilmer Valderrama discusses how Latino heritage shaped his acting career
Valderrama described how his heritage and experience as an immigrant shaped his acting career and work as a Latinx activist. Read more »
Passenger on SU Centro buses tests positive for COVID-19
People who rode these bus routes on Sept. 16 and 17 should monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms. Read more »
SU cancels spring break, pushes semester back 6 days
The university canceled spring break this year to avoid travel complications related to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Professor who referred to COVID-19 as ‘Wuhan Flu’ seeks reinstatement at SU
Chemistry professor Jon Zubieta and a free speech group called on SU in a letter Tuesday to drop its investigation on Zubieta and immediately reinstate him. Read more »
SU to reduce environmental impact of COVID-19 response strategy
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Here's what Syracuse renters should know as eviction moratorium ends
Tenants’ organizations in Syracuse are working to educate tenants on how they can protect their rights, pay off back rent and avoid eviction. Read more »
No new coronavirus cases among Day Hall residents, SU lifts quarantine
The university discovered the positive cases in Day Hall after SU’s wastewater testing program identified traces of COVID-19 in the building, Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie said. Read more »
SU to conduct rapid testing on symptomatic, infected students
Here’s an explainer on how rapid testing will work this semester, and which students are eligible to receive it. Read more »
Students put in COVID-19 isolation frustrated with miscommunication from SU
Students believe the virus spread to their friend group from a student who didn’t complete the state’s two-week quarantine requirement before coming to SU. Read more »
Remembrance Week canceled, scholars to hold events virtually this year
Remembrance Week events will take place starting in October and extend throughout the semester to adhere to new coronavirus regulations. Read more »
Day Hall floor 8 residents test positive for COVID-19, placed under lockdown
SU will require all of the floor’s residents to receive coronavirus testing this afternoon and quarantine in their rooms until the university receives test results. Read more »
