SU appeals sexual abuse lawsuit to State Supreme Court
The two lawsuits allege that SU “knowingly and willingly failed” to conduct proper investigations into credible claims. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud
Board of Trustees creates diversity and inclusion advisory committee
The announcement comes a month after a temporary board committee recommended a more permanent body to evaluate SU’s progress on diversity goals. Read more »
Sen. Chuck Schumer launches $160 billion technology initiative
Schumer announced his $160 billion piece of legislation at Syracuse University's National Veterans Resource Center. Read more »
SA candidates explain stances on COVID-19 policies, DPS transparency
Bruen and Stinfort discussed their policy plans at the town hall but also answered questions regarding their stances on important issues affecting students. Read more »
Nearly two-thirds of SU students are fully vaccinated
SU’s online database has recorded that more than 66% of students have completed their full vaccine series. Read more »
SU launches search committee for new chief of campus safety
The chief of campus security and emergency management services will oversee SU’s Department of Public Safety, as well as its Emergency Management and Global Safety and Support departments. Read more »
Judge denies SU's motions to dismiss sexual abuse lawsuits
The two lawsuits allege that SU “knowingly and willingly failed” to conduct proper investigations into credible claims that Mainwaring was abusing young boys in his dorm. Read more »
SU to require COVID-19 vaccine for students, employees in fall semester
All students, faculty and staff planning to access campus over the summer months will be required to be vaccinated as of June 1. Read more »
SU College of Law student dies
Goerner was a member of the College of Law’s Class of 2023 and was studying remotely from his home in Mohnton, Pennsylvania. Read more »
What experts think about the growth of SU's administration
Some experts in higher education have criticized the growth of university administrations as unnecessary spending that raises costs for students. Read more »
SU planning in-person graduation for Class of 2021, Class of 2020
Public health conditions will dictate whether the university will need to hold more than one ceremony or whether guests will be allowed. Read more »
SU increases tuition, financial aid for 2021-22 academic year
For the 2021-22 academic year, tuition will increase $55,920 for full-time undergraduate students admitted after 2018. Read more »
SU will expect students to receive COVID-19 vaccine by fall, Syverud says
Syverud recently announced in a campus-wide email that the university is planning to have a fully in-person semester in the fall. Read more »
SU once again confronts anti-Asian hate crimes with emails, not action
SU needs to do more than just send disappointed emails in response to the anti-Asian hate crimes that have been occurring on campus. Read more »
Residents honor victims of Atlanta attacks, denounce anti-Asian racism
Organizers at the vigil praised the solidarity that the crowd, which included members of Women’s March Syracuse and Rebirth SYR, exemplified. Read more »
Gallery: Dozens honor victims of Atlanta shooting
Candles were handed out to everyone in attendance for a moment of silence to remember those lost in the most recent act of violence against the Asian American community. Read more »
Syverud, Student Association VP condemn anti-Asian racism
Stop AAPI Hate, a nonprofit that tracks hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., received nearly 3,800 reports of hate incidents — including verbal harassment and physical assault — throughout the pandemic. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF commemorates community members who’ve died over past 2 years
This is the fifth annual Service of Commemoration, though last year’s ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization provides feedback to Provost Search Committee
The search for a provost began in late January, and the goal of SU’s Provost and Academic Officer Search Committee is to hire a provost by early summer. Read more »
Plastic bags at SU dining halls pose sustainability challenge
SU has made its own efforts to reduce plastic usage in dining halls, but the pandemic has made it difficult to make campus more sustainable. Read more »
In conduct proceedings, SU gets to make the rules — and change them at will
Unlike student conduct offices at public colleges, OSRR is not bound by due process — a standard set by the courts — and instead utilizes “fundamental fairness." Read more »
Syracuse University aiming for in-person spring 2021 commencement
Holding an in-person ceremony ultimately depends on guidance from the state and the public health situation. Read more »
‘No rational basis’: Court annuls Alpha Chi Rho suspension
The university suspended the fraternity in November 2020 after it determined that members and guests shouted a racial slur at a Black woman. Read more »
Breaking down Syracuse University’s student conduct process
Since conduct procedures differ so much from the ones that play out in courtrooms, the process can often leave students and their families unsure of their rights and the basic functions of the system. Read more »
