New Law-Social Work Partnership program aims to legally assist veterans and families
The program’s goal is to connect veterans with legal services to help them access the benefits they’ve earned through their service. Read more »
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The ‘right person at the right time,’ Gawrysiak fills director role for new esports program
Syracuse University hired Joey Gawrysiak to execute its esports initiatives and oversee the growth of recreational and competitive esports. Read more »
GSO hosts annual Town Hall meeting, discusses open positions and goals for the year
The Graduate Student Organization will hold elections for open positions next week, and plans to host diverse events this year. Read more »
SU Newhouse rising junior student dies
Annie Eisner would have started her junior year this fall and was actively engaged in her sorority, Sigma Delta Tau, and Syracuse Hillel. Read more »
SU student files lawsuit against university for mishandling investigation into Jacob Cohen sexual assault case
A Syracuse University student filed a lawsuit against the university this week over its handling of its investigation into former SU student Jacob Cohen, who previously pled guilty to sexual abuse against the lawsuit’s filer and her roommate in their dorm room in 2020. Read more »
School of Engineering funding increases to strengthen young workforce at Micron
Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will have an increase in funding due to the arrival of Micron in New York. Read more »
Dawn Singleton seeks to bring small campus feel to support new students
Dawn Singleton was once an RA studying nursing and health sciences. Now, she is helping SU students adjust to life on campus. Read more »
SA nominates new members for Fall 2023, sets focus on sustainability
During its first meeting of the 2023-24 school year, the Student Association nominated new members to their official positions and set goals. Read more »
'Helpless:' SU students from Hawaii grapple with disaster thousands of miles from home
In the aftermath, SU students from Hawaii said they felt the wildfires impacts personally. Read more »
Your questions answered: The D.O.'s advice to the class of 2027
The Daily Orange answered questions that freshmen asked about Syracuse University as they settle into the first couple of weeks. Read more »
Ahead of contract negotiations, SGEU collects graduate worker feedback
SGEU plans to negotiate with SU administration about better treatment for graduate student employees after forming a union in the spring. Read more »
SU begins construction on Schine esports facility, continues Link Hall renovation
With preparation for construction underway, the university hopes to open a new esports venue in the Schine Student Center by the 2024-2025 academic year. Read more »
Goldstein Dunkin' to be replaced with Starbucks
The new Starbucks location comes after two others in Syracuse closed last year. The Dunkin' in Schine will remain. Read more »
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan for 800,000 borrowers
Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan will target borrowers who have been repaying loans for at least 20 years. Read more »
SU clinical psychology Ph.D. student dies
Nicole Ellerbeck was studying for a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at SU's College of Arts and Sciences. Read more »
SCOTUS blocks President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel billions in student loans, which could impact Syracuse University's students and alumni. Read more »
SCOTUS outlaws affirmative action admissions policies in joint decision for 2 cases
The Supreme Court ruled to overturn affirmative action, a policy that allows colleges and universities to consider race in admissions processes. Read more »
Andrew Sears named new dean of School of Information Studies
Sears will take over as the new dean on Aug. 1 and oversee the undergraduate and graduate programs for the School of Information Studies. Read more »
DPS identifies juveniles who used anti-Asian language near Marshall St.
The individuals were not affiliated with the university, DPS confirmed in the bias incident report. Read more »
DPS identifies suspect targeting SU students with racist, sexist messages over Snapchat
DPS received screenshots on Tuesday via STOP Bias showing a Snapchat user targeting students based on race, gender and sexual orientation in a group chat. Read more »
SU ends COVID-19 vaccination requirement effective Monday
SU ended its COVID-19 vaccination requirement Monday, but continues to "strongly encourage" students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated. Read more »
SU tuition to rise by nearly 5% in 2023-24
Tuition for full-time undergraduate students will reach $61,310 for the 2023-24 school year with the new raise. Read more »
DPS improves burglary rates, wave of bias incidents sparks transparency concerns
Crime on South Campus and near the university community sharply fell, but concerns remain over transparency in bias incident reporting amid recent cases. Read more »
Cerri Banks to receive honorary degree at SU commencement alongside 3 others
SU will honor Cerri Banks with a posthumous honorary degree, as well as award honorary degrees to Michael Crow, David MacDonald and Kathleen Walters, at the 2023 commencement ceremony on May 14. Read more »
