SU endorses ‘community grid’ replacement plan for aging I-81 viaduct
Chancellor Kent Syverud’s endorsement comes after years of debate over the viaduct’s future from local and state politicians, activists and city businesses. Read more »
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Student activists reflect on how SU has changed in the past year
A wave of activism hit SU’s campus in late April 2018. Read more »
SU’s ratio of tenured, tenure-track faculty drops
Syracuse University’s number of tenured or tenure track faculty was 51% in 2018. Read more »
GSO Senate discusses online student representation
Online graduate students at Syracuse University currently cannot be a senator in the Graduate Student Organization Senate. Read more »
USen discusses faculty background checks
Several of SU’s peer institutions already conduct criminal background checks on potential hires. Read more »
SU reveals plans for Schine Student Center renovation
The university held a ceremony on Tuesday to show its latest updates for Schine Student Center renovations. Read more »
Vigil honors life, career of Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham
A vigil was held in honor of Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham, who died of cancer. She was the dean of Newhouse for more than a decade. Read more »
SU meets goal to raise $40 million for financial aid, scholarships
The university met its goal six months earlier than planned but will continue to raise funds for scholarships and need-based aid. Read more »
Trump’s free speech executive order will do little to change existing laws, experts say
The executive order, signed in March, threatens to pull federal funding for universities and colleges that do not protect “free inquiry.” Read more »
Provost Michele Wheatly provides updates on pay equity for university faculty
Wheatly said that, expect for one school, statistical significance in gender pay disparities was eliminated. Read more »
Syverud says SU will ‘continue to vigorously protect freedom of expression’ after Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that threatens to pull research funding and grants from universities that don’t comply with federal standards of freedom of expression. Read more »
SU holds Service of Commemoration to honor community members who have died
The names of 84 SU students, faculty, staff, retirees and trustees who died in 2018 were read at the service. Read more »
High-ranking officials detail campus construction projects at Tuesday town hall
Officials spoke about the Barnes Center at the Arch, Schine Student Center renovations and other construction updates. Read more »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud responds to criticisms of layoffs
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud answered questions at a Wednesday forum about staff layoffs, the university’s endowment and the graduate student experience. Read more »
Joey’s Classic Italian Dining general manager has ‘never seen (Boeheim) touch’ alcohol in 15 to 20 years
Jim Boeheim reportedly left Joey’s Classic Italian Dining restaurant and drove down Thompson Road until he merged onto Interstate 690. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud ‘deeply saddened’ by fatal crash involving Jim Boeheim
Syverud released the statement Thursday afternoon. Read more »
SU responds to demands after Ackerman Avenue assault forum
Syracuse University is taking steps to address concerns about off-campus safety and policing, according to a campus-wide email sent Tuesday. Read more »
Students voice concerns over Ackerman Avenue assault at Monday forum
Syracuse University students called on administration and the Department of Public Safety to increase transparency surrounding issues of violence on and around campus. Read more »
SU spends lowest-ever amount on lobbying Congress
SU’s spending on lobbying Congress dropped 75 percent in one year. Read more »
Syverud addresses University Senate on Ackerman assault
The chancellor said he is aware and concerned about the Saturday morning assault of three students on Ackerman Avenue. Read more »
A look at random acts of kindness in the SU community
Valentine’s Day is a good reminder to spread love and kindness. How SU community members spread goodwill. Read more »
SU to hold forum for students to discuss Ackerman assault
The forum is scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m., Student Association President Ghufran Salih said. Read more »
SU College of Law student, faculty push to bolster diversity
The law school’s dean said the school is pursuing more programs to increase diversity in its faculty and staff. Read more »
Pete Sala details SU construction projects
Sala also discussed SU’s local, minority and veteran hiring for campus construction projects. Read more »
