Mary Grace Almandrez named vice president for diversity and inclusion
Syracuse University announced Tuesday that it has named Mary Grace A. Almandrez as the new vice president for diversity and inclusion. Read more »
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SU-affiliated GEM program for fellowships in STEM wins Presidential Award
Syracuse University is in the top 10 for numbers of applications to the GEM fellowship program among the program’s 129 member universities. Read more »
SU extends test-optional policy to 2023, 2024 admissions periods
Dean of Admissions Maurice Harris said the university hopes the decision will alleviate stress for those applying to SU. Read more »
Charles Willie, SU's 1st Black tenured professor, remembered as collaborator, advocate
Charles “Chuck” Willie was Syracuse University’s first Black academic administrator and first Black tenured professor. Read more »
Israeli diplomat Itay Milner prepares SU reporting class for trip to Israel
Milner spoke to the JNL 530: Topics in Specialized Reporting class in preparation for its spring break field trip to Israel, which begins on Friday. Read more »
WellsLink Leadership program offers professional skills to students of color
The Program has helped first-year students of color at Syracuse University develop leadership skills and learn more about the university. Read more »
SU appoints Craig Stone as 1st Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management
Stone most recently served as the deputy director of the Department of Public Safety for the city of Columbus, Ohio. He will be responsible for Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services. Read more »
Menstrual hygiene products will be free at SU following SA investment
Phase 1 of the Menstrual Product Program consists of $56,000 invested by SA in Nov. 2021 to fund the initiative for a full year. Read more »
Onondaga County, Syracuse 'ready, willing and able' to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh stated in a letter that the county and the city are “ready, willing and able” to assist Ukrainian refugees resettling in central New York. Read more »
Grace Sainsbury was studying in Moscow, but Russia's invasion forced her to evacuate
A Syracuse University student traveled to Moscow to study Russian. Now, her studies reflect the ongoing international conflict. Read more »
SU students grapple with unclear academic instruction masking policy
According to a university press release from August 2021, professors within “designated teaching areas” can remove their masks. Read more »
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to speak at 2022 Toner Prizes ceremony
Nancy Pelosi will be the featured guest and keynote speaker for the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. Read more »
Fully vaccinated people no longer required to wear masks in Carrier Dome
Fully-vaccinated people will no longer be required to wear a mask in Carrier Dome beginning Wednesday. Read more »
Maxwell experts discuss ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict in panel discussion
Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs held a panel discussion Monday afternoon on the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Read more »
Student Association votes to switch to ranked choice voting elections
The bill details that ranked-choice voting will be used to elect the positions of president, vice president and comptroller. Read more »
Hundreds of students, community members gather in solidarity with Ukraine
Hundreds of people gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Sunday afternoon to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in wake of Russia's invasion of the country. Read more »
SU Literacy Corps provide tutors for Syracuse schools, community groups
The Syracuse University Literacy Corps provides tutors to local school districts as well as programs such as the North Side Learning Center, Hillside and 100 Black Men of Syracuse. Read more »
Gallery: Hundreds gather outside Tipperary Hill in support of Ukraine at prayer service
On Sunday, members of the Syracuse community gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church for a prayer service for Ukraine. Hundreds joined in solidarity against the violence affecting a country that holds a special place in their hearts. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud raises concerns about Russian-Ukrainian conflict's impact on the university
Chancellor Kent Syverud said the recent Russian-Ukrainian conflict may be a potential challenge for the university community during the University Senate meeting. Read more »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read more »
17 SU departments earn Research Excellence Doctoral Funding
Syracuse University’s Graduate School announced the 17 academic departments that won Research Excellence Doctoral Funding for the next three academic years. Read more »
SU announces search committee for next permanent vice president for research
The vice president for research leads SU’s research enterprise and reports directly to the provost. Read more »
SU staff, faculty required by state to complete information security training
Syracuse University faculty and staff are required to complete a mandatory information security awareness training on MySlice before March 31. Read more »
SU resident advisers express feelings of being overwhelmed, overworked with duties
In an online survey conducted by The Daily Orange of RAs at SU, 28 of the 49 respondents indicated they are either unsatisfied or extremely unsatisfied with their compensation. Read more »
