David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to drop ‘Human Dynamics’ from name
The College of Sport will have programs in sport management, sport analytics, exercise science, nutrition and esports. Read more »
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While you looked up at the eclipse, SUNY ESF studied animals' reactions
For the solar eclipse, SUNY ESF students and staff observed the responses of animals, birds and insects for the Eclipse Soundscapes project. Read more »
‘Reflection, redemption, reclamation’: Reimagined Take Back the Night creates safe space for survivors of sexual violence
Survivors of sexual and relationship violence gathered alongside their allies Wednesday evening for Syracuse University’s annual Take Back the Night event, which was hosted to offer a space for survivors to know they’re not alone. Read more »
Syracuse University to monitor 2U's ongoing financial issues
SU uses the service edX, which operates under its parent company 2U, Inc., for many of its online degree programs. But 2U may have to file bankruptcy or liquidate if it can't cover it's $900 million long-term debt. Read more »
David Haas, Sarah’s Guest House provide patients with ‘shelter from the storm’
David Haas, executive director of Sarah's Guest House, uses his "hidden handicap" to empathize with patients battling life crises. Read more »
International students from China experience art education differently in the U.S.
While understanding this pluralistic world, I still have a long way to go in exploring my insights and style as an international student. Whether an international student or domestic student, I encourage everyone to continue to reflect on your relationship with both creativity and conformity. Read more »
SU needs to better advocate for Arab students on campus
By allowing SU students to immerse themselves in the richness of Arab culture, and learn about it in academic spaces, we can facilitate a collective appreciation and understanding of Arab contributions and achievements. Read more »
Two SU College of Law students awarded Tully Rinckey Foundation military scholarships
First-year law student Tiffany Johnson and third-year Andrew Patterson were awarded the inaugural Tully Rinckey Foundation Military Scholarship — a scholarship awarded to law students who have served or are serving in the United States Armed Forces. Read more »
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs named top school for public affairs by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News and World Report ranked Maxwell number one 13 out of the 14 times that peer surveys in the program have been conducted. Read more »
First Green Innovation Competition awards $15,000 toward student sustainability proposal
Sophomores Josephine Crow and Lilyan Minicozzi received the first-place title and a $15,000 grant at Syracuse University’s inaugural Green Innovation Competition. Their project, “Marmalade: turning university waste into something sweet!” proposes a waste-reduction and recycling system for dormitory move-in and move-out. Read more »
SA fails to reach goal of 10% undergraduate participation in elections
In the most recent Student Association elections, 743 undergraduate students cast a ballot — around 100 less than the last election cycle. Read more »
Ritter shares thoughts on Syracuse Statement, Academic Strategic Plan at GSO
Provost Gretchen Ritter shared her perspective on the university’s upcoming Academic Strategic Plan and Syracuse Statement. Read more »
‘No clarity': Maxwell to continue admissions pause on social science Ph.D. program to ‘reimagine’
The Maxwell School's social science program has not been admitting applicants for two years. Students were made aware in March. Read more »
SU students have the power, responsibility to advocate for women of color in politics
It’s vital that we acknowledge our privileged status as students of a private institution. It is through highlighting change-driven voices that we make an impact in students' biases that go beyond a culturally-enriching event. Rather, we believe that student organizations are the catalysts needed to ignite systematic change as we have collective power in shifting the narrative through the resources that are at our disposal. Read more »
SU students apathetic toward presidential primary elections
Several Syracuse University students said they were frustrated with the election and the university’s communication surrounding the polling. Read more »
The African American studies department needs to be valued by administrators at SU
Ultimately, the fate of the AAS department isn't just a matter of academic administration, it's a reflection of our university's commitment to equity and justice. As students and stakeholders, we must demand better and hold our institution accountable. Read more »
SU to remain test-optional for fall 2025, spring 2026 admission cycles
Maurice Harris, dean of admissions, said that the test-optional policy allows “greater emphasis” on other aspects of students’ applications. Read more »
Community Review Board reviews training for non-sworn DPS officers
Leaders of Tuesday's open forum discussed CRB's 2023-2024 activity with DPS and talked about extending the length of pre-event body camera footage on officers. Read more »
Maxwell announces inaugural Centennial Scholars
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs announced six Maxwell students have been named Centennial Scholars. Read more »
Syracuse University announces 2024 University Scholars
Syracuse University announced the 2024 University Scholars, the university's “highest undergraduate honor," Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
Falk adjunct to not teach for remainder of semester after allegedly using racial slur
Students in the class said Steven Warshaw, who joined the university in January, used the N-word while teaching SPM 225 on March 26. Read more »
Office of Academic Affairs holds ‘Promoting Religious Understanding’ panel amid Israel-Hamas war
The panel featured Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair — Hendricks Chapel’s Muslim and Jewish chaplains, respectively. They spoke about how their personal relationship has grown since Oct. 7 and how they've worked to unite SU's Muslim and Jewish communities. Read more »
SU undergrads struggle to access grocery stores, pharmacies, survey finds
A survey found that Syracuse University respondents find it difficult to access personal need items found at pharmacies or grocery stores. Read more »
‘Suspicious male’ issued trespass warning for approaching female students
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety has issued a trespass warning to a “suspicious male” who SU says approached female students. Read more »
