Vice President for Research John Liu appointed as interim provost
Liu will replace Provost Michele Wheatly, who is stepping down to take on the role of special adviser to the chancellor. Read more »
Chancellor
Questions over Syverud’s remarks, free speech working group dominate Senate discussion
On Wednesday, Chancellor Kent Syverud was asked to provide specifics about what exactly a newly created “Free Speech Working Group” will do at SU. Read more »
Title IX changes remain unimplemented nearly a year after proposal
The proposed changes shift the definition of sexual harassment. Read more »
SU launches personal pronoun feature on MySlice
The service was developed to allow gender-nonconforming students to identify themselves more accurately and feel more included on campus. Read more »
Background checks raise concerns among faculty
Provost Wheatly’s announcement that new faculty members must undergo background checks included few details about what the process will include. Read more »
The D.O. is moving to a new home due to SU construction plans
After more than three decades at 744 Ostrom Ave., The Daily Orange is moving its operation down the street due to university construction plans. Read more »
SU students attend diplomatic peace forum on Korean conflict
The 2019 Global Peace Forum on Korea was held at Columbia University in September. Read more »
SU developing online programming following national trend
SU offers 19 online master’s programs and five online certificates of advanced study. Read more »
Chancellor’s remarks on free speech spark mixed reactions
Chancellor Kent Syverud said that students should be exposed to a “true range of views” heading into the 2020 election season. Read more »
Whitman School of Management celebrates 100 year anniversary
Enrollment rises and drops, corporate ties and alumni relations have largely defined the school’s first 100 years. Read more »
SU policy differs for service, support animals
The university’s Assistance Animal Policy describes a service animal as providing “active” support, while an emotional support animal provides “passive” support. Read more »
SU student to nominate Kevin Richardson for honorary degree
Richardson will visit the SU campus on Sept. 8 and 9. Read more »
SU adds restrictions to minors on campus after sexual assault allegations against former student
Conrad Mainwaring, a former Olympic athlete and graduate student at SU in the 1980s, has been accused of sexually assaulting at least seven SU students. Read more »
NVRC starts to take shape as opening date approaches
The complex will consolidate the university’s resources for veterans into one building. Read more »
Kevin Richardson to lead discussion at SU about his exoneration
“Justice in America: A Discussion on the Exoneration of the Central Park 5” will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Read more »
SU to recognize Kevin Richardson of Central Park Five
Richardson will visit Syracuse University 30 years after his wrongful arrest. He once dreamed of attending SU and playing the trumpet in its band. Read more »
SU alumnus donates $300,000 for scholarships to underrepresented students
Rob and Shelly Light’s donation will fund scholarships for students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read more »
Here are the 10 biggest Syracuse news stories since the Class of 2019’s freshman year
During the Class of 2019’s time at SU, the university was put on lockdown after a nearby shooting, a dean was arrested on prostitution charges and ride-hailing services were legalized in upstate New York. Read more »
Students to present Syverud with research on ‘institutionalized racism’ at SU
A “Black Lives Matter and Religion” class began working on the campaign after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read more »
Here’s a look into the Code of Student Conduct hearing process after Theta Tau controversy
SU initially suspended 18 former Theta Tau fraternity members for videos that Chancellor Kent Syverud called “extremely racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, sexist, and hostile to people with disabilities.” Read more »
‘Crazy I came here’: The stories behind the incoming students who encountered the Theta Tau protests
Recognize Us formulated a sit-in during April 20, 2018's accepted students day. A year later, the students who were apart of the protests speak out. Read more »
SU’s ratio of tenured, tenure-track faculty drops
Syracuse University’s number of tenured or tenure track faculty was 51% in 2018. Read more »
GSO Senate discusses online student representation
Online graduate students at Syracuse University currently cannot be a senator in the Graduate Student Organization Senate. Read more »
USen discusses faculty background checks
Several of SU’s peer institutions already conduct criminal background checks on potential hires. Read more »
