David Seaman balances SU Libraries and 2nd stint as iSchool dean
Seaman divides his time between Hinds Hall and Bird Library while interacting with students in his capacity as interim School dean and dean of libraries. Read more »
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Syracuse University's new Academic Strategic Plan to be finalized March 23
Syracuse University's Academic Strategic Plan plan outlining the university's aims for the next five years is set to be finalized in March 2023. Read more »
SU drops 3 spots in U.S. News’ college rankings, climbs up Forbes' rankings
Syracuse University dropped from 59th to 62nd place in U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings, and fell 31 spots on Forbes' list in the last year. Read more »
Experts share ways to protect off-campus housing in wake of robberies
With 41 residential burglaries on the east side since August and 23 in the area east of SU, DPS Chief Craig Stone is encouraging proactive measures. Read more »
RAs, students voice safety concerns following relocation to overflow housing
After SU underestimated yield for the class of 2026, SU notified approximately 200 sophomores assigned to live in DellPlain that they would be relocated. Read more »
SA advances menstrual product availability project into phase 2
The second phase of the Student Association’s plan to provide universal access to free menstrual products is experiencing delays, SA members said. Read more »
SU confirms 91 active self-reported COVID-19 cases
The Barnes Center at the Arch reported 91 active COVID-19 cases on Syracuse University’s campus as of Sept. 9, a university spokesperson told The Daily Orange. Read more »
SU students, professors discuss mental health toll of climate change studies
Surya Vaidy – a student studying environment, sustainability and policy – believes people need to combat climate anxiety by taking action. Read more »
Students, faculty share their thoughts on new campus safety app Orange Safe
Orange Safe provides students, faculty and staff a number of tools to stay connected and receive important campus notifications, communicate with campus safety and get access to resources needed the most. Read more »
Authorities find no credible threat from Warehouse fire poster
The poster was a part of a class assignment and wasn't meant to be posted publicly. The student responsible for the poster was referred to the Office of Community Standards. Read more »
SU leadership introduce Academic Strategic Plan
The various working groups will collect input from the SU community throughout the fall, and they will begin drafting the updated plan in the middle of the semester. Read more »
SU drops mask requirement on campus transportation
New York state policy has not changed regarding masking in health care facilities and masks are still required in all health care spaces at the Barnes Center at the Arch. Read more »
SU, JMA Wireless partner to bring 5G to 3 residence halls
About 53% of students eligible for the JMA 5G pilot program have joined thus far, with 47% currently unable to join due to technological constraints. Read more »
IVMF digital library aims to support veterans through information access
The library, launched in April, consists of two collections — an Employment and Economic Opportunity collection and an Entrepreneurship collection. Read more »
Despite longtime presence, students may not know about a free legal service
SU’s Student Association and Graduate Student Organization fund the organization, established in 1972, with money from student activity fees. Read more »
Committee members emphasize students, diversity on Whitman Dean search
Syracuse University Provost Gretchen Ritter announced the launch of a search committee on Sept. 1 to find the Whitman School of Management’s next dean. Read more »
Despite usage decline, students still see blue light system as necessity
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Editor’s Note: This article includes mentions of sexual assault. When… Read more »
SA makes efforts to achieve carbon neutrality earlier than 2040 deadline
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. In 2009, Syracuse University committed to become carbon neutral by… Read more »
Taiwanese, Chinese students concerned over political tension
Syracuse University students from both China and Taiwan are navigating rising tensions following U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Read more »
Honors Thesis students tell health stories through senior project
What started as a personal struggle for the dancer soon evolved into a senior thesis project Performing with Pain, a performance focused on reducing stigmas surrounding illness and injury in the performing arts. Read more »
SU distributes unknown, 'small' number of potentially counterfeit COVID-19 tests
An unknown number of the 300 FlowFlex COVID-19 testing kits being distributed via SU campus vending machines prior to Sept. 1 are potentially fraudulent, Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie wrote in a campus-wide email Thursday. Read more »
Students discuss accommodations for passengers with disabilities at Hancock Airport
While some students with disabilities said the airport sufficiently catered to their needs, others claimed the mechanisms in place need to be improved. Read more »
Project IMPRESS looks to promote diversity, interdisciplinary collaborations
The School of Education at SU will partner with local school districts to recruit students of color for a Project IMPRESS, a new interdisciplinary program. Read more »
SU splits Title IX office into 2 teams, distinguishes between students, employees
The Title IX office at SU will now function as two teams, with one handling complaints against students and one handling complaints against faculty. Read more »
