A roadmap to graduation week events
The Syracuse University class of 2023 bounds towards graduation, celebrating various events along the way. Read more »
Arts and Sciences
Arts and Sciences Dean Karin Ruhlandt to step down, Lois Agnew named interim dean
Ruhlandt, a former chair of the Department of Chemistry, will return to the university as a professor following her research leave. Read more »
Take control of your social media and mental health with Ava Notkin’s TED Talk
On April 9, Ava Notkin will give a TED Talk titled “The New Social Currency & Its Effect on our Mental Health.” Read more »
Boost the ’Cuse 2021 raises over $1.28 million, 42% more than 2020 campaign
SU received donations from 5,109 donors from 49 states and 12 countries, raising more than $1.28 million. Read more »
Besides FYS 101, most SU schools, colleges require 1 diversity course to graduate
Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility make up IDEA, a course requirement for all undergraduate students at SU. Read more »
SU will establish research institute in honor of alumna and her husband
Syracuse University will establish a research institute and two endowed professorships in honor of Carolyn Wheeler, who graduated from SU in 1967, and her husband, Charles Wheeler. Read more »
Co-president of Syracuse Film Society talks 'Waves' advanced screening
The Syracuse Film Society will have an advance screening of “Waves” starring Taylor Russell, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Alexa Demie. Read more »
Students, facilitators say SU’s new 1st-year forum failed to address issues of diversity, inclusion
SEM 100 only scratched the surface of important topics related to race and identity, students and faculty involved in the course said. Read more »
Here’s how SU’s 5 new diversity officers will address issues of diversity, inclusion
SU has appointed five new diversity officers who plan to address diversity issues in their respective schools. They’ll do this by listening to the concerns of the community. Read more »
SA is more academically diverse now than in recent years. Its leaders say that’s important
More than 20 people ran for SA assembly seats this semester. Read more »
SU’s College of Arts and Sciences names associate dean of diversity
Kishi Ducre, an African American Studies professor will advocate for underrepresented students, faculty and staff in her new position. She specializes in environmental sociology and justice. Read more »
An SU student’s guide to picking a major that doesn’t suck
Picking a major in college isn't easy, especially because there's so many of them, so here are the best and worst ones from each school and college. Read more »
What Syracuse University's ranking on Best Colleges list means
Although students look to the rankings for help when choosing a university, professors say the rankings shouldn’t determine their final choice. Read more »
Advisers on campus can be a vital resource for first-year students
Part of starting freshman year off right is making the most of your resources: your advisors. From your RA to your advising councilor, here is how to make the most of your advisors freshman year. Read more »
Data shows promising employment outlook for Syracuse University graduates
Studies show the job outlook for the Syracuse University's Class of 2016 is positive, but average debt for SU students is higher than the national average. Read more »
Benjamin: Oscar nominations lack diversity yet again
Even after last year's uproar over the lack of diversity, this year's Oscar nomination list included 20 acting nominees who were all Caucasian. This prompted a revival of the hashtag #OscarSoWhite. Read more »
Professor to research rare defect
A chemistry professor could help control a debilitating birth defect thanks to funding from a non-profit organization. James Hougland, an assistant professor of chemistry at… Read more »
Administration, faculty consider criteria for Dean
Though the search for a new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences hasn’t officially started, Chancellor Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor and Provost… Read more »
