Committee members emphasize students, diversity on Whitman Dean search
Syracuse University Provost Gretchen Ritter announced the launch of a search committee on Sept. 1 to find the Whitman School of Management’s next dean. Read more »
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Despite usage decline, students still see blue light system as necessity
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SA makes efforts to achieve carbon neutrality earlier than 2040 deadline
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Taiwanese, Chinese students concerned over political tension
Syracuse University students from both China and Taiwan are navigating rising tensions following U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Read more »
Honors Thesis students tell health stories through senior project
What started as a personal struggle for the dancer soon evolved into a senior thesis project Performing with Pain, a performance focused on reducing stigmas surrounding illness and injury in the performing arts. Read more »
SU distributes unknown, 'small' number of potentially counterfeit COVID-19 tests
An unknown number of the 300 FlowFlex COVID-19 testing kits being distributed via SU campus vending machines prior to Sept. 1 are potentially fraudulent, Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie wrote in a campus-wide email Thursday. Read more »
Students discuss accommodations for passengers with disabilities at Hancock Airport
While some students with disabilities said the airport sufficiently catered to their needs, others claimed the mechanisms in place need to be improved. Read more »
Project IMPRESS looks to promote diversity, interdisciplinary collaborations
The School of Education at SU will partner with local school districts to recruit students of color for a Project IMPRESS, a new interdisciplinary program. Read more »
SU splits Title IX office into 2 teams, distinguishes between students, employees
The Title IX office at SU will now function as two teams, with one handling complaints against students and one handling complaints against faculty. Read more »
Haudenosaunee Welcome Gathering attendees celebrate indigenous culture
On Monday afternoon, nearly 200 people attended the Haudenosaunee Welcome Gathering outside of Hendricks Chapel. Prominent indigenous community members as well as SU administrators attended and spoke at the gathering. Read more »
SU Libraries to preserve current government documents
Syracuse University Libraries typically preserve 64% of the 10,000 to 11,000 different publications the Government Publishing Organization makes available. Read more »
What SU’s COVID-19 policies look like compared to other schools
The elimination of mandatory random testing at SU means the university can no longer collect reliable data for a COVID-19 dashboard. Read more »
iSchool creates 2 new majors, introducing students to new skills
Incoming freshmen and returning students at the iSchool will have the opportunity to enter the two new degree programs this fall. Read more »
Cerri Banks remembered for her intelligence, compassion toward students
Banks, who was SU’s senior vice president for student experience, died on July 31. She was 55. She was a scholar, a practitioner, passionate, practical, warm and professional. Read more »
Rising sophomores launch The Mexican Student Association at SU and SUNY-ESF
The Mexican Student Association hopes to bring awareness and connection to Mexican culture on SU’s campus in its first year as a registered student organization. Read more »
What you need to know to prevent monkeypox transmission on campus
Syracuse University and Onondaga County continue to monitor the potential threat monkeypox poses and prepare protocols in the event of a potential outbreak. Read more »
The Daily Orange hires business manager, fundraising manager
New hires Chris Tobin and Chris Nucerino fulfill the roles of fundraising manager and business manager at The Daily Orange. Read more »
Dr. Kevin Stensberg named interim student living director
Dr. Kevin Stensberg will replace Terra Peckskamp as the new interim senior director of Student Living, according to an email sent to Syracuse University Resident Advisors on Monday. Read more »
DPS reports early morning break-in at Haven Hall
DPS responded to Haven Hall at approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday morning after two male suspects entered the building illegally. Read more »
Alpha Chi Rho National Council closes SU chapter
The fraternity's national council announced that the decision to close the Phi Epsilon Chapter at Syracuse University went into effect on June 28. Read more »
SU announces new center for policy design, implementation
The Center for Policy Design and Governance, which will be within the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, will offer instruction on and practical application of policy design and implementation. Read more »
Marshall Street Starbucks to close on June 23
The Daily Orange confirmed the closure with an employee. The Starbucks locations at Destiny Mall, DeWitt and Camillus will remain open. Read more »
Around 200 SU students relocated due to 'unanticipated' amount of first-year enrollments
SU notified around 200 students assigned to live in DellPlain hall for the 2022-23 school year that they would be relocated in an email Monday. Read more »
SU physics professor Duncan Brown named vice president for research
In his new role, Brown will oversee around $100 million in research funding allocated toward different academic fields such as the natural sciences, engineering, education, social sciences and law. He will also lead the Office of Research. Read more »
