JOE BIDEN WINS: 1st Syracuse University alumnus to be elected president
Biden is the first Syracuse University graduate to be elected president of the United States. Read more »
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Former County Executive Joanie Mahoney named SUNY-ESF president
The SUNY Board of Trustees approved Mahoney’s appointment in a resolution Wednesday. Read more »
First Multicultural Week to feature student testimonies, performances
Multicultural Week is meant address the #NotAgainSU and Black Lives Matter movements as well as difficulties people of color face in the professional world. Read more »
SU receives $4.3 million to lead disability-inclusive employment initiative
The institute will put $4.3 million toward a project on disability-inclusive employment policy. Read more »
University extends deadline for dropping classes, taking pass/fail
Undergraduate students may drop a course if they continue to be registered for 12 or more credits. Read more »
SU launches first online JD/MBA degree in the nation
SU’s College of Law and Martin J. Whitman School of Management offer a juris doctor degree and a master’s in business administration through the program. Read more »
Newhouse dean search finalists to visit campus
The three candidates are scheduled to visit the Newhouse School for two days each throughout the month of January. Read more »
SU professors studying Syracuse evictions with local housing activist
The study is following 30 people over the course of a year, with most of the participants found in eviction court. Read more »
SU alumna speaks about art exhibit on surrealism, printmaking
SU alumna hosted a lecture in Shaffer Art Building on the work of surrealist Boris Margo. Read more »
SU announces 2020 Commencement severe weather plan
In case of severe weather, the Commencement would be held at the Manley Field House. Read more »
Convocation date changes create difficulties for families
While Commencement 2020 is still scheduled for Sunday, May 10, several schools and colleges have moved their convocations up to Friday, May 8. Read more »
SU professor claims faculty-student relationship bans restrict women's freedom
Professor Amardo Rodriguez likens opposition to faculty-student relationships to that of same-sex and interracial relationships in his essay. Read more »
SU joins program to diversify intelligence field
SU was named an Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence in June. This designation includes a $1.5 million grant to increase diversity through education initiatives and recruitment into the intelligence field. Read more »
Newhouse holds forum as dean search continues
The search committee formed in July, three months after Dean Lorraine Branham died of cancer. Read more »
Why Joe Biden name-dropped Syracuse University in the debate
Former Vice President and SU alumnus Joe Biden mentioned the university while trading barbs with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about his record on women’s issues. Read more »
A look back at SU alumnus Joe Biden’s visits to campus
Biden announced his candidacy for the 2020 presidential elections on Thursday. Read more »
Lily Verbeck: President of Residence Hall Association uses position to inspire change
Lily Verbeck, the president of the Residence Hall Association at Syracuse University, has used her RHA position to advocate on behalf of students within the greater SU community. Read more »
SU law professor Robert Ashford gives presentation on ‘inclusive capitalism’
Ashford wants the university to include inclusive capitalism in its curriculum. Read more »
Renovations of Schine Student Center to be completed in August 2020
The office and dining portions of Schine Student Center will be closed after construction starts in May. Read more »
SU announces commencement, convocation speakers for 3 schools, colleges
Mary Spio, a Syracuse University graduate and CREEk VR founder, will speak at ceremonies for the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Information Studies. Read more »
NPR journalist Nina Totenberg discusses her experience covering the Supreme Court
In her time at NPR, Totenberg covered the Watergate scandal, tanked a Supreme Court nomination and published an exclusive interview with Anita Hill. Read more »
SU announces Campus Framework town halls, construction updates
Construction will occur across campus, from Marshall Street to Mount Olympus. Read more »
2nd candidate gives presentation for open Disability Cultural Center director position
Stephanie Woodward, who has worked in disability rights since law school, spoke about her experiences with disability in Bird Library on Tuesday. Read more »
SU College of Law student, faculty push to bolster diversity
The law school’s dean said the school is pursuing more programs to increase diversity in its faculty and staff. Read more »
