GSO to increase its graduate student activity fee, bolster climate-related initiatives
Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization will increase the graduate student activity fee for the first time in over five years. Read more »
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SEEKING CLARITY: Students, faculty involved with Palestine teach-in take issue with university response
Organizers believe the university's handling of the Palestine teach-in is emblematic of the university's issues with academic freedom. Read more »
Students express confusion over content of faculty panel
Students said they expected panelists to address the Israel-Hamas war during SU's “Faculty Panel on Navigating Polarizing Discourses.” Read more »
In ASA’s one-year window, over 3,000 civil suits filed
The Adult Survivors Act (ASA) gave survivors of sexual abuse in New York state the opportunity to come forward over a one-year period of time. Read more »
Sustainable action at SU requires effort, but shouldn't be seen as impossible
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. I found my passion for environmental conservation after interviewing a… Read more »
SA passes bill calling for peace amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war
Syracuse University's Student Association announced its stance on the Israel-Hamas war through a bill, calling for a ceasefire and peace. Read more »
Court restores section of lawsuit against SU for possible retaliation in Chase Scanlan domestic violence case
The plaintiff alleged SU retaliated against her during its handling of a domestic violence case involving lacrosse player Chase Scanlan. Read more »
What you need to know about new DPS security measures in response to the Israel-Hamas war
The Daily Orange sent the Department of Public Safety a list of questions regarding its specific actions to increase security measures on campus. Read more »
SU Hillel hosts Millet Ben Haim, survivor of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Millet Ben Haim, a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, spoke about her experience escaping the attack with students at Hillel. Read more »
Protestors respond to College Republicans Sara Stockton event
The event garnered criticism from LGTBQ experts, transgender people and experts in the Syracuse and central New York communities. Read more »
Barnes Center hosts panel in response to rise in anti-trans legislation
In response to anti-trans legislation across the United States, SU held a health and wellness panel to address trans students' concerns. Read more »
Bailey Tlachac leads the Native Student Program with integrity
Bailey Tlachac, the program coordinator of SU’s Native Student Program, seeks to bridge the gap between Indigenous students and the broader SU campus. Read more »
United Syracuse advocates for fair wages, transparency for SU employees
United Syracuse, a group of several union chapters on campus, formed this summer to advocate for wage increases and more transparency from SU. Read more »
LGBTQ experts, students concerned over Sarah Stockton speaking event
Syracuse University College Republicans will host SU alumni Sara Stockton to speak about gender at Drumlins Country Club on Wednesday. Read more »
Jessica Rosen leads Be With Survivors SU with a 'fire in her'
Jessica Rosen, the third president of Be With Survivors SU, has focused on "behind-the-scenes" work for the organization this semester. Read more »
Office of Academic Affairs hosts academic freedom panel to navigate Israel-Hamas War
The panels seek to encourage faculty and students to support and understand one another amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
SU relocates all classes held in Crouse-Hinds Hall, NVRC for the remainder of the semester
SU relocated all classes held in Crouse-Hinds Hall, which houses the office of Chancellor Syverud and other administrators, for the rest of the semester. Read more »
Former SU student files 1991 rape lawsuit against university, greek life
The lawsuit was filed suing SU, fraternity Sigma Chi and sorority Delta Delta Delta, alleging the plaintiff was drugged and raped. Read more »
Additional former SU student sues university over hiring of Conrad Mainwaring
Filed under the Adult Survivors Act in New York Federal Court, the lawsuit claims the university and the board ignored signs of predatory behavior from Mainwaring. Read more »
Former student sues former Whitman professor for sexual abuse
The lawsuit also alleges that SU failed to investigate the former professor's past history of sexual conduct, including a “propensity for sexual abuse.” Read more »
Former SU student files lawsuit against university for 'negligence' over Conrad Mainwaring assault, abuse
Mainwaring, the deputy director and dorm counselor of Brewster Hall, first met the plaintiff in fall 1982. Read more »
Middle East Studies Association criticizes SU for its response to Israel-Hamas War
The Middle Eastern Studies Association sent a letter to SU leadership criticizing them for their “failure to respond to a pattern of egregious threats." Read more »
SU’s Sheraton Hotel will house second-year students once converted
Once converted to a dorm this summer, the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center is set to house primarily second-year students. Read more »
Syverud says SU prioritizing student safety 'over academic freedom and free speech' amid Israel-Hamas War
Chancellor Kent Syverud said Syracuse University's priority amid the Israel-Hamas war is student safety at the University Senate meeting. Read more »
