Chancellor Kent Syverud thanks groups for opposing Republican tax plan provisions
The final Republican tax plan does not include provisions that would have caused the cost of university attendance to skyrocket for some. Read more »
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Chancellor details Syracuse University response to GOP tax bill at special GSO meeting
The House of Representatives bill passed in November could cause the cost of higher education to rise for some. Read more »
Committee report outlines Syracuse University’s 2018 budget projections, shows growth in online education programs
SU expects to have revenues of about $1.39 billion in 2018 and expenses of about $1.388 billion, according to a report presented at Wednesday’s Senate meeting. Read more »
SU to review harassment policies in wake of national sexual assault exposures
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announced two upcoming reviews of university policies in his address to the University Senate on Wednesday. Read more »
Stopping the GOP tax bill isn’t a burden that should rest on Syracuse University
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses SU’s response to tax measures that threaten graduate students’ abilities to afford school. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud expresses concern about tax bill in letter to Rep. John Katko
Syverud said the tax plan, which Katko voted for, would harm current and future Syracuse University students. Read more »
Syracuse University to move fitness equipment out of Archbold Gymnasium during Thanksgiving break
Archbold Gymnasium will close at the start of the spring 2018 semester while the building undergoes a multimillion-dollar renovation project. Read more »
Thanksgiving celebration to introduce international students to American holiday
The free event will be a family style Thanksgiving dinner for international students. Read more »
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony celebrates Syracuse University’s commitment to past military service members
The event featured a variety of speakers, including U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret) Cynthia Pritchett and Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read more »
Report to detail gender pay inequities across Syracuse University faculty positions
SU Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly said Wednesday that a forthcoming report highlights issues of gender pay inequity across faculty positions at SU schools and colleges. Read more »
Committee to focus on creating scholarship fund for DACA/undocumented students
The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students was set up earlier this year by Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read more »
Syracuse University’s relationship with SUNY-ESF, explained
The partnership between Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF, which dates back to 1911, allows students from both schools to get joint academic and extracurricular experiences. Read more »
How to dress up for Halloween if you have the mumps
Humor columnist Annabeth Grace Mann explains that the mumps don't have to hold you back from a creative Halloween costume. Read more »
How Syracuse University can make changes to city initiatives more clear
The Daily Orange Editorial Board breaks down Syracuse University’s community impact reports and how to make funding changes to city initiatives easier to understand. Read more »
Gravitational waves team discovers elemental creation in star collisions
Scientists recorded a neutron star collision for the first time and discovered evidence of the creation of heavy elements such as gold and platinum. Read more »
Syracuse University plans to spend millions to upgrade Archbold Gymnasium, following a nationwide trend in spending
SU has previously estimated renovations to Archbold will cost about $50 million. The university plans to build a new multifloor fitness center, rock climbing wall and “multi-activity sports court.” Read more »
Syracuse women’s club soccer eyeing a second-straight trip to nationals
The team had to raise $40,000 in a week in order to make the trip to nationals in Foley, Alabama, last season. Read more »
Chancellor says SU will ‘meet or exceed’ withdrawn sexual assault guidelines
In a campus-wide email, Syverud said the Department of Education’s repeal of sexual assault guidelines won't immediately change SU policy. Read more »
Bird Library was built 45 years ago. Now, the building’s future is uncertain under the Campus Framework plan.
Syracuse University’s academic hub turns 45 this month, but infrastructure plans for the “heart of the campus” still remain unclear. Read more »
Divestment from fossil fuels has not caused Syracuse University’s endowment to suffer, official says
The university’s growing endowment, in the wake of its decision to divest from fossil fuels, may be a signal to other schools that divestment is a viable option. Read more »
Cortland student combats sexual assault in marginalized communities
Tatiana Nolen is a sexual assault survivor and a person of color. Now she’s empowering other students of color to fight back against campus sexual assault. Read more »
University community members frustrated plans for an Ombuds Office have not materialized
An Ombuds Office would provide an independent and confidential place for SU community members to resolve conflicts. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud approves recommendations to better university community experience
The recommendations approved include the creation of a mandatory first-year forum and a staff climate advisory group. Read more »
Mayoral candidates know little about Syracuse University’s 20-year Campus Framework project
The Campus Framework project is the university’s 20-year plan for physical campus development. The plan includes a major South Campus housing relocation to Main Campus. Read more »
