Mayor Ben Walsh’s proposed budget would raise city property taxes
The Syracuse mayor’s 2020 budget proposes tax hikes to decrease the city’s budget deficit. Read more »
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University Senate committee to explore alternatives to SU’s financial holds policy
The current system prevents students who have financial holds from registering for or attending classes. Read more »
Common Council debates sales tax-sharing agreement with Onondaga County
The agreement would share sales tax with Onondaga County, and it would last until 2030. Read more »
Carrier Dome beer a ‘big revenue piece’ as schools tap into alcohol offerings
For 38 years, beer has been a staple of the Carrier Dome experience. Read more »
Good Uncle to launch at about 15 college campuses after success at SU
The Syracuse-based delivery service is finishing up its first year with student meal plans at SU and has plans to expand across the East Coast. Read more »
These superheroes can help you design your schedule for next semester
Registration begins this week. Here are some class ideas inspired by your favorite Marvel figures. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh works to address Syracuse’s looming budget deficit
Walsh has said the city plans to partner with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs to host a Fiscal Summit. Read more »
Syracuse University provost addresses tenure-track faculty hiring plan
As colleges increasingly rely on adjuncts to teach classes, Syracuse University plans to hire 100 new tenure-track faculty to help bolster its research capabilities. Read more »
Syracuse University graduate students detail service employee unionization drive
Graduate students said a union could help them negotiate better contracts for employment at Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse University staffer to push progressive vision during New York State Senate campaign
Rachel May, coordinator of the university’s sustainability education, has been a local activist for years. Read more »
Middle States reaccreditation site team to visit Syracuse University for review
Middle States Commission on Higher Learning will come visit SU campus to approve federal financial report. Read more »
Experts: Department of Education proposal could hurt student loan borrowers
The proposal would require students to prove their college intentionally lied to or misled them in order to be granted relief, but students will have little chance proving their case. 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 »
A fill-in-the-blank resume for your job and internship hunt
Are you too lazy to make your own resume but think you're up for the responsibilities of a real job or internship? Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt has the remedy for you. Read more »
UVM students find missed market in connecting students to employers
Majorwise, run by two University of Vermont seniors, is the first student-run company to win LaunchVT, a competition in Vermont that awards local businesses. Read more »
Here are the top 10 news stories of 2016-17
The Daily Orange News staff selected the 10 news stories you should read this summer. Read more »
A convincing argument to attend Syracuse before the May 1st decision deadline
Humor Columnist Josh Feinblatt knows how tough college decisions can be, so he’s provided you the real scoop of Syracuse University to help you make your decision. Read more »
SU alumnus helps launch goPuff, an online convenience store
Daniel Folkman runs the business development for goPuff, a new on-demand convenience store that delivers to your door in under 30 minutes. Read more »
University Senate approves degree completion support plan for students affected by immigration policies
The resolution passed on Wednesday states that if students affected by immigration policies complete 75 percent or more of the credits and requirements for their respective degrees, there would be “maximum opportunity” extended to facilitate completion of their degree program with Syracuse University credits. Read more »
Former Carnegie Mellon University administrator appointed as Syracuse University's CFO
Rahnamay-Azar, who comes to SU from Carnegie Mellon University, will direct the university’s finance and administrative functions. Read more »
Jason Smith remembered for big heart and love of hockey
Friends of Jason Smith remember him for spreading happiness and his love for sports. Smith, a sophomore at Syracuse University, died on Wednesday. Read more »
Student Association assembly approves finance board's budget allocations for student organizations
The finance board had to work to best allocate the funds to the organizations, Comptroller Malik Evans said, since only $635,000 was available. Organizations whose budgets are rejected, including due to missing their budget meeting, have the ability to appeal to the finance board. Read more »
Why Syracuse University community members donate to political candidates
SU faculty, staff and administrators in 2016 made 586 federal donations totaling $66,261.21 as of Sept. 30. They donate for different reasons and with different objectives. Read more »
College of Law Dean Craig Boise described as the 'most interesting man in the world'
Craig Boise went down a nontraditional path to get to his position as dean of Syracuse University's College of Law last July. Boise is a former SWAT team member, has studied classical piano and has served as a corporate international tax law guru. Read more »
