SU’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosts forum on new hires, spring initiatives
Syracuse University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion announced at least four new staff hires while detailing its upcoming initiatives. Read more »
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SU’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs awards 6 scholarships for students
SU military-connected students can apply to six different scholarships totaling over $15,000 until March 22. Read more »
SU student’s ‘The ChatGPT Promptbook’ offers insight into the controversial chatbot
SU student Justin Gluska’s “The ChatGPT Promptbook” features 52 real-world prompt examples and techniques for a wide range of users. Read more »
New esports major at SU to launch as soon as fall semester
Professors and faculty involved in the new major said they were driven to create it after seeing the rise in demand for esports jobs. Read more »
Design students frustrated with transportation delays, trolley inefficiencies
SU School of Design students who commute to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse are struggling with unreliable transportation from the university. Read more »
Syracuse Graduate Employees United members march in hopes of gaining recognition
Syracuse Graduate Employees United members protested at Crouse-Hinds Hall demanding Syracuse University's administration to recognize its unionization. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse Graduate Employees United protest for recognition
Syracuse Graduate Employees United organized a protest on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in hopes of being recognized by the upper administration, specifically Chancellor Syverud and Vice Chancellor Ritter. The demonstration gathered at Carnegie Library and marched across the campus to Crouse Hinds Hall. Read more »
Haudenosaunee leader hosts educational session on confederacy to SU students, faculty
The event was organized by Diane Schenandoaha, a Honwadiyenawa’sek — meaning One Who Helps Them — who works at The Barnes Center at The Arch. Read more »
Student Association to vote on recognition, support for grad student employee union
On Monday, SA will vote on a bill intended to demonstrate increased undergraduate support for SGEU's unionization campaign. Read more »
SU hires Steven T. Herndon as new assistant vice president of student living
Syracuse University hired a new assistant vice president of student living and a new director of residence life at the end of January after those positions were held by interims since August 2022. The Student Experience division announced last week that Steven T. Herndon will be the new assistant vice president of student living. Read more »
After SU changed trolley route to include Warehouse, students voiced concerns
SU announced it will include stops at the Warehouse in the new Euclid Loop so that students and faculty can be brought back to campus. Read more »
With the rise of ChatGPT, SU professors navigate its role in the classroom
SU professors are navigating ChatGPT as a tool to enhance learning and as something that presents questions about academic integrity. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization recognizes grad student workers’ union at latest meeting
Syracuse University’s Graduate Student Organization passed a resolution Wednesday officially recognizing Syracuse Graduate Employees United. Read more »
SU’s Community Review Board hears 2 new DPS proposals on arrest protocol
DPS' other proposal involved ensuring DPS officers disclose exculpatory evidence in trials. Read more »
Blackboard Ultra pilot wins over SU faculty, official start pegged for 2024
Syracuse University's Information Technology Services hopes to fully integrate Ultra courses to its Blackboard system by 2024. Read more »
5 SU professors named representatives for 2023 ACC Academic Leaders Network
Five Syracuse University professors from various academic disciplines will serve as representatives for the 2023 Academic Leaders Network program among 15 Atlantic Coast Conference member universities. SU will host one of the program’s three on-site conferences this year. Read more »
SU discontinues Warehouse trolley loop after 8 p.m., adds new Euclid loop
Starting Monday, Syracuse University is discontinuing its trolley route after 8:00 p.m. to the Warehouse and establishing a new Euclid loop. Read more »
New 'Kraken' variant on the rise in New York state, Syracuse area
Following a surge in cases of the "most transmissible" variant of Omicron, SU said it plans to monitor the situation but hasn't released plans. Read more »
SU’s Environmental Finance Center focuses on local communities after receiving EPA grant
The EPA will give SU’s Environmental Finance Center a five-year grant to bolster its efforts to use federal funds in improving environmental infrastructure. Read more »
Undergraduate Labor Organization targets greater support for labor movements on-campus
The Undergraduate Labor Organization hopes to increase undergraduate support of the Syracuse Graduate Employee Union. Read more »
SU's Lunar New Year organizers see increased student engagement
The Newhouse organized a Lunar New Year event in Food.com with its IDEA committee, which included student input. Read more »
Veo’s on campus? Micromobility pioneer eyes partnership with Syracuse University
After success in the Syracuse area, Veo scooters and bicycles will arrive on Syracuse University's campus through a partnership with Student Association. Read more »
Graduate union hosts 'Teach-In,' lays out organizing process
Graduate students shared personal stories of how funding wasn't adequate for supporting themselves and their families while also working full-time. Read more »
Syracuse University hires Lauren Murphy as new director of residence life
Syracuse University announced Lauren Murphy as its new director of residence life, according to an email sent to SU Residential Advisors. In managing SU’s North Campus Student Living program, Murphy’s role will include staff supervision, training and development, as well as supporting current students and staff, wrote Rob Hradsky, SU’s vice president for the student experience, in the email. Read more »
