SU launches personal pronoun feature on MySlice
The service was developed to allow gender-nonconforming students to identify themselves more accurately and feel more included on campus. Read more »
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Chancellor Syverud signs letter opposing federal immigration policies
Almost 60 leaders of New York universities signed the letter to the New York congressional delegation. Read more »
Background checks raise concerns among faculty
Provost Wheatly’s announcement that new faculty members must undergo background checks included few details about what the process will include. Read more »
The D.O. is moving to a new home due to SU construction plans
After more than three decades at 744 Ostrom Ave., The Daily Orange is moving its operation down the street due to university construction plans. Read more »
'Theater of War' performance will catalyze discussion about wounds of war
Theater of War Productions is bringing its signature project “Theater of War” to Maxwell Auditorium this Thursday, where a reading of the Ancient Greek play “Ajax” will be followed by a panel and town hall-like discussion. Read more »
SU students attend diplomatic peace forum on Korean conflict
The 2019 Global Peace Forum on Korea was held at Columbia University in September. Read more »
SU developing online programming following national trend
SU offers 19 online master’s programs and five online certificates of advanced study. Read more »
Chancellor’s remarks on free speech spark mixed reactions
Chancellor Kent Syverud said that students should be exposed to a “true range of views” heading into the 2020 election season. Read more »
Whitman School of Management celebrates 100 year anniversary
Enrollment rises and drops, corporate ties and alumni relations have largely defined the school’s first 100 years. Read more »
SU to hold opening ceremony for Barnes Center at The Arch
Chancellor Kent Syverud and former Board of Trustees Chairman Steven Barnes will both speak at the event. Read more »
SU policy differs for service, support animals
The university’s Assistance Animal Policy describes a service animal as providing “active” support, while an emotional support animal provides “passive” support. Read more »
SU issues statement on former professor convicted of child sexual abuse
A Syracuse University spokesperson said Tuesday that the university has no reason to believe students were impacted by former professor Douglas Wonders. Read more »
SU student to nominate Kevin Richardson for honorary degree
Richardson will visit the SU campus on Sept. 8 and 9. Read more »
SU adds restrictions to minors on campus after sexual assault allegations against former student
Conrad Mainwaring, a former Olympic athlete and graduate student at SU in the 1980s, has been accused of sexually assaulting at least seven SU students. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF announce renewed partnership
The agreement will stay in effect though 2024. Read more »
NVRC starts to take shape as opening date approaches
The complex will consolidate the university’s resources for veterans into one building. Read more »
Kevin Richardson to lead discussion at SU about his exoneration
“Justice in America: A Discussion on the Exoneration of the Central Park 5” will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Read more »
SU to recognize Kevin Richardson of Central Park Five
Richardson will visit Syracuse University 30 years after his wrongful arrest. He once dreamed of attending SU and playing the trumpet in its band. Read more »
SU alumnus donates $300,000 for scholarships to underrepresented students
Rob and Shelly Light’s donation will fund scholarships for students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read more »
Here are the SU employees paid the most in 2017
SU men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim was the highest-paid university employee in 2017, earning about $2.5 million. Read more »
Here are the 10 biggest Syracuse news stories since the Class of 2019’s freshman year
During the Class of 2019’s time at SU, the university was put on lockdown after a nearby shooting, a dean was arrested on prostitution charges and ride-hailing services were legalized in upstate New York. Read more »
Students to present Syverud with research on ‘institutionalized racism’ at SU
A “Black Lives Matter and Religion” class began working on the campaign after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read more »
SU to hold vigil for victims of Sri Lanka bombings
The vigil will be held Thursday at the university’s Catholic Center. Read more »
Lily Verbeck: President of Residence Hall Association uses position to inspire change
Lily Verbeck, the president of the Residence Hall Association at Syracuse University, has used her RHA position to advocate on behalf of students within the greater SU community. Read more »
