Middle East Studies Association criticizes SU for its response to Israel-Hamas War
The Middle Eastern Studies Association sent a letter to SU leadership criticizing them for their “failure to respond to a pattern of egregious threats." Read more »
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SU’s Sheraton Hotel will house second-year students once converted
Once converted to a dorm this summer, the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center is set to house primarily second-year students. Read more »
Syverud says SU prioritizing student safety 'over academic freedom and free speech' amid Israel-Hamas War
Chancellor Kent Syverud said Syracuse University's priority amid the Israel-Hamas war is student safety at the University Senate meeting. Read more »
Indigenous students, faculty share perspectives in campus experience panel discussion
Panelists discussed their experiences as Indigenous people on SU's campus and what they think non-Indigenous people can do to show support. Read more »
Craig Stone addresses canceled speaker event, emergency management concerns at forum
Craig Stone said at Tuesday's forum that the Department of Public Safety needs a proper two-week notice before approving events on campus. Read more »
Administrators gather feedback, concerns on Academic Strategic Plan at SA meeting
SU administrators held a forum to hear students' thoughts about the Academic Strategic Plan during Monday's Student Association meeting. Read more »
Indigenous communities symposium discusses art, resiliency
Speakers at the symposium discussed how Indigenous communities prioritize environmental preservation through art and ancestral practices. Read more »
National Veterans Resource Center provides space for proper flag disposal
The NVRC kept accessibility in mind with its flag retirement station to dispose of U.S. flags in a proper way. Read more »
After hundreds march to support Palestine, Ritter, Groves address 'reprehensible behavior' from protestor
Protesters marched from the Maxwell School to the National Veterans Resource Center, calling for end to violence and divestment from Israel. Read more »
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, professors, TAs have had to navigate tension
Professors and teaching assistants at SU are grappling with boundaries for classroom discussions and public statements as the Israel-Hamas war continues. Read more »
Annual Toner Prize lecture celebrates bold political reporters
The prize is awarded to national and local reporting to honor alumna Robin Toner, the first female national correspondent for New York Times. Read more »
National First-Generation College Celebration honors students, staff
Wednesday's panel provided a space for first-generation students, faculty and staff at SU to share their experiences navigating college. Read more »
Annie’s Army collects swabs for Gift of Life’s bone marrow registry
Students contributed swabs to the Gift of Life bone marrow and stem cell registry in honor of Annie Eisner, a SU student who died in August. Read more »
Syracuse University to convert Sheraton into undergrad housing
The Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center will close after spring commencement for construction, and is set to open as a 400-bed residence hall next fall. Read more »
DPS reports 6 incidents of ‘off-campus crime’ since Friday
The incidents occurred on Ostrom Avenue, Stratford Street and Comstock Avenue between Friday and Monday, DPS reported in a Tuesday email. Read more »
SA passes bill to maintain adherence to SU’s sustainability goals
Syracuse University's Student Association solidified their commitment to SU's sustainability goals, establishing an internal auditing system. Read more »
'Listen to the Elders' event highlights Haudenosaunee culture, traditions
Haudenosaunee Onondaga Hawk Clan Chief Spencer Ohsgoñ:da’ Lyons spoke about indigenous traditions and culture ahead of Thanksgiving. Read more »
SU's Native Student Program expands, improves with 113 Euclid Ave reopening
Community members gathered for the re-opening of the newly renovated 113 Euclid, a gathering space for SU’s Indigenous student community. Read more »
SU's College of Engineering, Computer Science strives to incorporate AI with integrity
Several professors are redefining the use of AI in the classroom as they utilize these tools to create a more dynamic and personalized learning experience. Read more »
New Leda Health, Delta Gamma Fraternity partnership offers improved sexual assault resources
Leda Health, an organization specializing in survivor care, announced a partnership with Delta Gamma to provide sexual assault resources. Read more »
Executive Committee of SU AAUP calls for greater academic freedom from administration amid Israel-Hamas war
We caution university leadership in using all-university email communications to implicate — even obliquely — specific departments and individuals for speech and statements they made within their rights of academic freedom. Read more »
DPS reports antisemitic graffiti in Bird Library
The antisemitic graffiti was reported anonymously through the Stop Bias Portal and referred to the Department of Public Safety on Wednesday. Read more »
Fire in Newhouse 1 causes smoke damage, classes to be relocated
The fire broke out in a classroom in Newhouse 1 on Thursday evening. No one was injured. There was smoke damage, Dean Mark Lodato wrote. Read more »
SU professor hosts class on AI, ethical image classification
The class was held for prospective students to learn the history of image classification technologies and their problems. Read more »
