Faculty raise concerns about SU's COVID-19 response, workload at forum
Some professors worry that they will have to commit to choosing modes of instruction for the fall 2021 semester before knowing what the pandemic will look like then. Read more »
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SU data breach exposes nearly 10,000 names, Social Security numbers
The university has sent letters to affected students, alerting them that it had investigated a September data security breach involving some of their personal information. Read more »
New Center on Disability and Inclusion will focus on research, engagement
The center, which SU’s School of Education launched in the fall, functions as an umbrella for several pre-existing units within the school. Read more »
Online learning threatens students' privacy, experts say
Since the onset of the pandemic, professors have employed a patchwork of software, such as video conferencing apps and remote proctoring services, to hold classes and administer tests at a time when packed lecture halls are a public health hazard. Read more »
Gallery: The 1st day of Schine Student Center since its renovations
Students and faculty poured into the newly renovated Schine Student Center on Monday to explore its dining options and study spaces. Read more »
SU political science professors react to Joe Biden's inauguration
SU political science professors believe Biden's presidency will signal a period of restoration in the U.S. Read more »
Maxwell dean among those fired from Pentagon defense board
Several loyal supporters of President Donald Trump will replace the board members who were fired. Read more »
Being a Black graduate student isn’t easy
Making the adjustment to graduate school has its difficulties, especially as a Black student searching for safe spaces. This struggle exposes the need for designated spaces for Black graduate students to cater to their social needs and mental health. Read more »
Maxwell School alumnus pledges $5 million to create scholarships
Elliot Stamler, Class of 1960, has named SU as a beneficiary of his estate. His gift is one of several seven-figure gifts recently made to SU ahead of the largest fundraising campaign in university history. Read more »
Dana Balter announces 2020 Congressional campaign
Balter said her campaign would focus on support for public education and fair wages for the working class. Read more »
AAPI Heritage Month exhibit remembers SU campus hate crime, raises awareness
As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Bird Library is presenting an exhibiting documenting the Denny’s Incident, an anti-Asian American hate crime that occurred at Syracuse in 1997. Read more »
English professor, human rights advocate to speak at Syracuse Symposium
Artist Adela Licona will speak at the Syracuse Symposium on Friday. Her work focuses on the human injustices found at the United States-Mexico border and the lack of awareness on immigration law. Read more »
Students circulate statement criticizing DPS, SPD handling of Ackerman Avenue assault
Syracuse University students, campus police and city police have released conflicting statements about the details of the Saturday assault. Read more »
University Senate committee to explore alternatives to SU’s financial holds policy
The current system prevents students who have financial holds from registering for or attending classes. Read more »
SU research center to develop policies for drones, self-driving cars
The interdisciplinary initiative will draw on faculty across SU to study autonomous systems. Read more »
University Senate urges chancellor to help students barred from registration by financial holds
USen passed a motion that calls on Chancellor Kent Syverud to allow students with financial holds to register for spring classes. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud should support community grid option for replacing I-81
Members of SU community urge Chancellor Kent Syverud to support the community grid option for replacing the Interstate 81 viaduct in Syracuse. Read more »
Senate meeting covered updates on undergraduate research, hiring initiative
Provost Michele Wheatly announced the university will fund the hiring of 53 people as part of its Cluster Hire initiative, and a Center for Undergraduate Research will receive $1 million annually from Invest Syracuse. Read more »
WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS CLASS?: Let these iconic Bachelor stars help pick your courses for the upcoming semester
If you haven't found the one yet, check out these classes before Myslice registration opens. Read more »
Syracuse’s payment to anti-gay protester was justified, free speech experts say
The Syracuse Common Council recently approved a six-figure payment to Jim Deferio, a street preacher and anti-gay protester. Read more »
National security lawyer and policy adviser to lead SU’s Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism
James Baker has previously taught at Yale University, Georgetown University and MIT, and served as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Read more »
These superheroes can help you design your schedule for next semester
Registration begins this week. Here are some class ideas inspired by your favorite Marvel figures. Read more »
An SU student’s guide to picking a major that doesn’t suck
Picking a major in college isn't easy, especially because there's so many of them, so here are the best and worst ones from each school and college. Read more »
Candidates prep for 1st Student Association presidential debate
The first Student Association presidential debate of the spring semester will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. Read more »
