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 »
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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 »
Syracuse University marks 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
Syracuse University held its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Sunday in the JMA Wireless Dome for the first time in-person since January 2020. The celebration, which featured keynote speaker Rev. Phil Turner of Syracuse's Bethany Baptist Church, recognized the Unsung Hero Award winners for 2023. Read more »
Syracuse Graduate Employees United maps road to formal unionization
For SGEU to be officially recognized by SU as a labor union, SU must choose voluntarily or the organization will hold a vote. Read more »
SU hires John Papazoglou as new chief operations officer
On Feb. 1, John A. Papazoglou will transition into SU's COO position and begin his work by collaborating with fellow colleagues, students and staff to better understand the university's culture and needs. Read more »
Closing Cazenovia College announces “Teach Out” transfer destinations for students
Syracuse University has not announced special transfer protocols for Cazenovia College students, despite 11 other surrounding colleges and universities announcing "Teach Out" partnerships for accepting transfers. Read more »
Graduate student workers at SU announce campaign to unionize
After years of struggles over improving working conditions, SGEU is publicly launching its campaign to win a graduate worker union. Read more »
ESF professors, administrators involved in 'most ambitious climate law in the nation'
After three years of dedication to the scoping plan, SUNY ESF professors' work on the scoping plan of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection has been approved by the Climate Action Council. Read more »
SU announces stipend and funding increases for graduate and PhD students
Syracuse University will increase stipends for masters and PhD students by approximately 18% and 30% respectively beginning in 2023-24. Read more »
SU holds memorial service on 34th anniversary of Pan Am Flight 103 bombing
Syracuse University held a memorial service on the 34th anniversary of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing which killed 270 people, including 35 SU students. Read more »
Syverud visits Micron headquarters, sets sights on joint academic programs
Chancellor Kent Syverud attended Wednesday’s USen meeting via Zoom from Boise, Idaho, where he met with Micron officials at the company's headquarters. Read more »
Overworked, sleep-deprived architecture students are prioritizing mental health
The program requires small, time-intensive studio classes that students said drive competition and overworking. Read more »
Students, faculty reflect on SU’s refreshed Academic Strategic Plan
Tula Goenka was skeptical going into the initial preparation for Syracuse University’s Academic Strategic Plan. Now her and other faculty and students are reflecting on the plan heading into the spring semester. Read more »
DPS reports racial bias incident at Slocum Hall
A Syracuse University employee found racist graffiti in a men's bathroom at Slocum Hall last Wednesday. DPS is only using an image of the drawing as evidence after being covered up with marker. Read more »
IVMF dissertation fund enables five Ph.D. candidates’ research on military topics
The recipients of the funding said they plan to use the money to travel to conferences, workshops, and conduct field research. Read more »
In midst of increased mass shootings nationwide, SPD, SU remain vigilant
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety held 56 officer training sessions between Aug. 1 and Nov. 22. Active shooter response training sessions were included. Read more »
Students rally outside HBC in rain and wind in support of ongoing protests in Iran
The students at the rally also came together to sing songs in in Farsi. Read more »
Boburmirzo ‘Bob’ Sharipov remembered for his comforting humor, wit
Sharipov's brother, Abdulaziz, described Sharipov's time at SU was the best three years of his life. Read more »
Rep. John Katko delivers farewell address at SU, celebrates bipartisanship
After choosing to not run for a fifth term in Congress, John Katko gave his farewell address Monday night where he was able to thank those who helped him while he was in office. Read more »
Chinese SU students hold vigil for victims in Urumqi apartment fire
To show their support for the victims of the Urumqi apartment fire in China, Syracuse University students held a vigil at Hendricks Chapel on Monday night. Read more »
SA presents bill aiming to increase student voter engagement
SA President David Bruen also discussed his meeting with Lauren Villanueva, vice president of alumni relations, about sustainability. Read more »
Jeffrey Scruggs looks to pave path for SU as new Board of Trustees chair
Syracuse native Jeffrey Scruggs will lead SU’s Board of Trustees as its chair beginning in May 2023 after having previously served as a trustee. Read more »
University Senate members discuss potential SU responses to UVA shooting, ASP timeline
Provost Gretchen Ritter also spoke at the meeting about the success of community engagement during the Academic Strategic Plan process this semester and its plans moving into 2023. Read more »
