Professors have heavier workload to adjust to new learning formats
For some SU professors, their workload has increased dramatically over the summer and this semester due to the shift to various teaching formats. Read more »
Coronavirus
Resident advisers wish SU provided them more support, communication
RAs said they're doing more work than they had signed up for this year, with less support and communication from the university than they had anticipated. Read more »
Syracuse gardens offer residents sense of community during pandemic
Syracuse Grows has continued to help the community gardens operate throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Mental health experts predict emotional challenges as CNY schools reopen
Teachers and mental health experts said many factors in school reopening plans such as screen time, social connections, and physical activity can impact mental health for students and teachers in different ways. Read more »
Spike in COVID-19 infections from students who traveled outside Syracuse
SU students who traveled outside of Syracuse Labor Day weekend exposed others to the virus when they returned to campus. Read more »
Financial, safety concerns force some students to take the semester off
Several SU students made the decision to defer due to financial constraints, concerns about the spread of coronavirus on campus or to seize different opportunities during a time of uncertainty. Read more »
Syracuse homeless shelters expand resources, serve community during pandemic
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a stay-at-home order in March that closed all nonessential businesses but allowed essential services, such as homeless shelters, to remain open. Read more »
SU graduates' tech company helps businesses reopen offices during pandemic
A technology company founded by SU graduates has expanded rapidly amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Admissions experts say standardized tests are unfair, a financial burden
College admissions experts told The Daily Orange that dropping the requirement permanently could create a fairer and more financially accessible admissions process in the long-run. Read more »
SA proposes student vote on Board of Trustees
SU’s Board of Trustees is in charge of the most important issues regarding students in almost every aspect. Read more »
Pandemic creates fewer employment opportunities for college graduates
The United States’ unemployment rate remains considerably higher than usual — at 8.4% as of August — even though the job market added 1.4 million jobs that month. Read more »
Experts address student concerns on absentee voting during pandemic
SU students have no reason to worry over casting their vote this season, as long as they act early in order to secure their ballot. Read more »
SU to begin second round of mandatory COVID-19 testing Tuesday
The second round of testing will begin on Tuesday using a schedule based on students’ home colleges. Read more »
Ernie Davis residents describe unexpected quarantine, SU response
SU closed Ernie Davis after detecting possible traces of COVID-19 in its wastewater, a tactic that will be used to isolate coronavirus cases throughout the remainder of the semester. Read more »
Ernie Davis quarantine lifted, all residents test negative for coronavirus
All Ernie Davis residents are now free to leave the building and resume their daily activities. Read more »
SU to test wastewater in campus facilities for traces of coronavirus
Several Syracuse Surge projects have been put on hold due to the pandemic, but SU students are still participating remotely. Read more »
Nearly 2,500 students choose to take classes fully online this semester
Some students said the fear of contracting coronavirus dissuaded them from returning to campus. Read more »
Student employees work shorter, fewer shifts due to pandemic
Some student employees at SU have seen reduced hours and smaller paychecks as on-campus jobs shift due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Resident advisers say students practice social distancing in dorms
RAs said it has been challenging to plan activities for residents to safely socialize, but most students are following the university’s COVID-10 regulations. Read more »
Health experts predict campus won't close early if SU controls virus spread
Experts in epidemiology said Syracuse University stands a chance to remain open for the entire semester given its public health policies. Read more »
Video: Student contact tracers empathize with COVID-19 concerns at college
Contact tracers said their role as students is important because they are able to empathize with students in ways safety and health officials cannot. Read more »
Here is how SU's COVID-19 response strategy compares to other schools
Here is a breakdown of the similarities between SU’s response to COVID-19 and schools that had to shut down campus. Read more »
New York reports record-low COVID-19 infection rate, stays below 1 percent
The state reported its lowest COVID-19 positive testing rate Sunday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read more »
Student contact tracers hope to be a trustworthy resource for SU community
Members of SU’s student contact tracing team said it's important that the university hired students for this position because they can build a better rapport with students. Read more »
