SA leaders share thoughts on chancellor’s Winter Message
Student Association leaders praised Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud for his continued support at the 2019 Winter Message on Monday. Read more »
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Pan Am Flight 103 remembrance service held on 30th anniversary of bombing
The ceremony began in Hendricks Chapel and then moved to the Wall of Remembrance for a memorial statement and moment of silence. Read more »
Construction update: New research center to open by spring semester
Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala gave updates on campus construction in a Thursday email. Read more »
5 takeaways from The D.O.’s interview with SU Chancellor Kent Syverud
Syverud discussed Greek life, proposed Title IX changes and fundraising in an interview with The Daily Orange this week. Read more »
SU appoints interim dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science
Isik, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science, will serve as interim dean after Dean Teresa Dahlberg steps down in January. Read more »
Teresa Dahlberg to step down as dean of SU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science
The dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science will begin her new job at Texas Christian University in March 2019. Read more »
WhatsApp grants SU faculty members $50,000 for research on misinformation
Two researchers in the School of Information Studies received the grant to research the spread of misinformation on WhatsApp. Read more »
Hendricks Chapel will sponsor 2 relief trips to Puerto Rico
Student volunteers will assist in cleanup efforts and help communities that are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Read more »
Here are the latest SU campus construction updates
The foundation of the $62.5 million National Veterans Resource Center is complete, and the construction of the steel structure will begin. Read more »
Senate meeting covered updates on undergraduate research, hiring initiative
Provost Michele Wheatly announced the university will fund the hiring of 53 people as part of its Cluster Hire initiative, and a Center for Undergraduate Research will receive $1 million annually from Invest Syracuse. Read more »
53 SU faculty to be hired through ‘Cluster Hires Initiative’
Syracuse University has chosen the seven themes for its Cluster Hires Initiative and approved funding for 53 faculty members. Read more »
SU to spend $1 million annually on new research center
The center will focus on creating opportunities for undergraduates to engage in faculty-guided research and creative endeavors. Read more »
Schine Student Center renovations to begin in May
Renovations will involve adding seating and dining options to Schine Dining and expanding the central atrium to create a lounge on the main floor. Read more »
Invest Syracuse funds would be used to help close gender pay gap, officials have said
The university allocated $1.8 million to 200 women faculty members to try to close a gender pay gap between men and women faculty. Read more »
SU Counseling Center director says wait times have been cut in half
Cory Wallack, the Counseling Center’s director, discussed SU’s recent mental health investments in an interview with The Daily Orange. Read more »
Organizations prepare to move off Ostrom Avenue in anticipation of possible SU dorms
The LGBT Resource Center and other organizations on the 700 block of Ostrom Avenue will move as Syracuse University considers expanding student housing in the area. Read more »
SU updates sexual harassment policy to comply with state standards
Syracuse University will start mandatory yearly sexual harassment training for all employees to fulfill new state guidelines. Read more »
SU to expand mental health services through Invest Syracuse
Two of four staff therapists have been hired with funding from the $100 million Invest Syracuse Initiative. Read more »
SU administrators are trying to make tech platforms more accessible
An Information and Technology Services official said the department is conducting faculty and staff training about how to make content universally accessible. Read more »
Student Association expresses concerns with Invest Syracuse initiative
At Monday’s Student Association meeting, SU administrators outlined where funds were being allocated in the university’s $100 million academic initiative. Read more »
Euclid Shuttle continues to service SU students through Invest Syracuse initiative
The shuttle, which receives funding as part of the Invest Syracuse initiative, will continue to service students on weekends during the academic year. Read more »
Schematic work begins on $6 million innovation center being built through Invest Syracuse
The Bill and Penny Allyn Innovation Center will house the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s student support services. Read more »
Student Association leaders intend to improve Euclid Shuttle
Ghufran Salih and Kyle Rosenblum said they’re considering changes to the Euclid Shuttle initiative, such as adding more stops and permanent signage. Read more »
Invest Syracuse programs to roll out this academic year
Invest Syracuse is a $100 million fundraising plan that includes Carrier Dome renovations and SU’s plan to hire 100 more faculty members. Read more »
