Engineering students create video to celebrate women in STEM
Bridget McDonough and Dalya Omar made the video just before International Women’s Day to demonstrate the lack of women in STEM fields. Read more »
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Board works to free up more academic space for Syracuse University schools and colleges
The Campus Facilities Advisory Board is tasked with evaluating the major 20-year Campus Framework plan. Read more »
Syracuse University opens Ombuds Office for confidential conflict resolution
An ombudsperson confidentially and impartially hears complaints from students, faculty and staff regarding policies and incidents. Read more »
Syracuse University student injured after falling out of Brewster Hall window
The student, who has not been identified by police, is currently recovering after “an incident” at the dorm Friday, a university spokesperson confirmed. Read more »
Syracuse University researchers use the Syracuse Center of Excellence to improve drone safety
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is about a mile north of Main Campus. Read more »
$2.28 million donation to help fund Link Hall research center, Invent@SU program
The funding was announced on Friday in a campus-wide email to the Syracuse University community. Read more »
Engineering students design modular padding for skateboarders at first Invent@SU
Tiago Zanaga Da Costa and Lucas Lee spent six weeks at the Syracuse University Fisher Center in New York City designing their PhalHex modular padding as part of Invent@SU. Read more »
2 Syracuse University research teams develop startup companies as part of prestigious competition
Farm to Flame Energy, a startup company, will compete in Boston during the Hult Prize selection. Read more »
Committee report outlines Syracuse University’s 2018 budget projections, shows growth in online education programs
SU expects to have revenues of about $1.39 billion in 2018 and expenses of about $1.388 billion, according to a report presented at Wednesday’s Senate meeting. Read more »
Orange Hacker’s Association travels around the country for national cybersecurity competitions
The group recently ranked second in a hacking competition at the University of Connecticut. Read more »
Attorney: It’s ‘too early to tell’ if a Syracuse University graduate student facing child pornography charges will go to trial
Bingdong Gu, a 22-year-old in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, appeared in Syracuse Criminal Court on Nov. 20 for a preliminary hearing. Read more »
Thanksgiving celebration to introduce international students to American holiday
The free event will be a family style Thanksgiving dinner for international students. Read more »
Syracuse University professors awarded $330,000 to research bacteria
The professors, who work in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, will study bacteria resistance and dormancy. Read more »
Tuition hike associated with Invest Syracuse has baffled some international students at Syracuse University
The Invest Syracuse premium will charge $3,300 on top of an annual 3 percent tuition hike. The price change has rattled some international students who don’t have flexibility in financial aid options. Read more »
University College dean to expand accessibility for part-time students
Michael Frasciello, recently appointed dean of University College, wants to expand online graduate programs at Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse University named a top performer for women in STEM online degree programs
Syracuse University was named a top college for women pursuing online STEM degrees. This rating came from the SR Education Group, which evaluates colleges and universities online degree programs based on factors such as academic support and cost. Read more »
SA leaders share what they accomplished during the 60th legislative session
SA President and Vice President Eric Evangelista and Joyce LaLonde share what they accomplished during the 2016-17 academic year within the C.A.R.E. platform they campaigned on. Read more »
Syracuse University’s strategy to promote STEM programs doesn’t mean other programs will be shorted
The Daily Orange Editorial Board defends the reasoning behind Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly’s proposal to create a “university-wide STEM branding strategy.” Read more »
Michele Wheatly’s proposed STEM focus divides SU faculty
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly proposed to create “a university-wide STEM branding strategy” that would make SU “a leading model for contemporary STEM education." Read more »
News briefs: iSchool announces new major, baseball hall of famers to highlight symposium
The Syracuse University School of Information Studies announced on Monday the new master’s degree program in enterprise data systems and former MLB players Roberto Alomar and Ryne Sandberg will highlight the Baseball Legends Night at the Oncenter in April. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization wins bid to host 2017 NAGPS conference
The conference is a non-profit student run organization that focuses on improving the quality of life and graduate and professional students across the U.S. Read more »
Weekend news round-up: search committee announced, Center for Learning and Student Success opens
A round-up of Syracuse news that you might have missed over the weekend. Read more »
Syracuse University names interim dean of University College
Syracuse University announced that Michael Frasciello will leave the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences to become the interim dean of University College. Read more »
Updated academic integrity policy aims to make reporting violations easier, clarify the process
The new academic integrity policy reflects input from students and faculty who are overwhelmed with reporting requirements. Read more »
