Syracuse University community members express concerns with travel policy
Syracuse University faculty, staff and students gathered Wednesday to raise concerns about the efficiency of the university’s new travel and entertainment policy. Read more »
Writer archives: Alexa Torrens
School of Architecture students create Twister-like game for Syracuse bus stops
A group of graduate students in Syracuse University’s School of Architecture put a Syracuse twist on the classic game Twister on Tuesday, launching a game of Cuse-ster at four bus stops in Syracuse. Read more »
Workgroup to hold listening session on diversity and inclusion at SU
The Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a listening session on Monday for members of the Syracuse University community to voice their opinions on diversity and inclusion on campus. Read more »
SU community members reflect on generosity, passion of late chaplain
Colleagues remember Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF Catholic Chaplain Linus DeSantis as an engaging priest who reached out to students on campus and in the Syracuse community. Read more »
Yogurtland on Marshall Street to permanently close
Yogurtland on Marshall Street is closing Dec. 19, according to the store's Facebook page. Read more »
SUNY-ESF announces plans to divest from fossil fuels
SUNY-ESF has announced that it is divesting from fossil fuels. SU took the same course of action in March. Read more »
Syracuse officials to promote six officers to sergeant
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Syracuse Police Department Chief Frank Fowler will promote six police officers to the rank of sergeant during a Monday ceremony. Read more »
Katko criticizes House bill to cut funding for Centro
U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) spoke out Wednesday afternoon about a House bill amendment that would cut funding for the Centro public transit company by 20 percent. Read more »
Members of committee to search for senior vice president of student affairs announced
The members of a committee to find a senior vice president of student affairs at Syracuse University have been announced. University College Dean Bea González will chair the committee. Read more »
SU NAACP hosts speakers, panels in Blacktivism conference
The Syracuse University chapter of the NAACP hosted Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale and Martese Johnson as speakers at the university's first Blacktivism conference on Saturday. Read more »
Martin O'Malley seen as winner of 2nd Democratic presidential debate
According to The Washington Post, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley was the winner of the second Democratic debate, held Saturday in Iowa. Read more »
Joe Biden speaks at Syracuse University about sexual assault prevention
Vice President Joe Biden, an alumnus of Syracuse University's College of Law, spoke Thursday at Goldstein Auditorium about the importance of preventing sexual assault on college campuses. Read more »
5 things you need to know about Joe Biden's visit to Syracuse University
Here are five things you need to know about Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Syracuse University on Thursday. Read more »
Years of service
Syracuse University has been a leader in veterans affairs since the World War II era, when then-Chancellor William Tolley created a uniform admissions program that led to 9,464 veterans joining the student body. Read more »
No more tickets available for Joe Biden's visit to SU
Vice President Joe Biden speaking at SU on Thursday and no more tickets are available, a Schine Box Office representative said Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
Veteran-Focused Medical School
Committee chair discusses faculty report on veteran-focused medical school
Sean O'Keefe, the chair of the faculty advisory committee that submitted its final report on the idea of the creation of a veteran-focused medical school at Syracuse University to Chancellor Kent Syverud on Oct. 23, discusses the input that went into the creation of the report. Read more »
Joe Biden to speak at Syracuse University about sexual assault prevention
The vice president and College of Law alumnus will visit campus on Thursday to speak about sexual assault prevention. Read more »
Election results to know for Onondaga County and city of Syracuse
Here are the results of several Onondaga County and city of Syracuse elections. Read more »
Veteran-Focused Medical School
Faculty respond with skepticism to idea of veteran-focused medical school
In a report about the idea of a new veteran-focused medical school obtained by The D.O., there are about 50 pages of faculty comments, most of which express concern over the idea. Read more »
Veteran-Focused Medical School
11 faculty responses to the veteran-focused medical school survey
Here are some faculty responses included in the faculty advisory committee’s report to Chancellor Kent Syverud, which was obtained by The D.O. Read more »
DPS to redirect officers to off-campus areas in wake of recent crime
DPS will not increase the number of officers dispatched around the off-campus community in light of two off-campus sexual assaults that occurred Sunday between 1 and 1:30 a.m. Read more »
Institute receives grant to help people with disabilities enhance decision making, community integration
The Burton Blatt Institute recently received a $2.5 million grant for a new five-year project to enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by improving the way they live in communities and participate in daily life. Read more »
SU students report off-campus sexual offenses early Sunday morning
Two SU students have reported off-campus sexual offenses in which they were "forcibly" touched while walking on streets near the SU campus. Read more »
Chancellor dedicates handicapped-accessible ramp at Holden Observatory
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the legacy of inclusion and accessibility at Syracuse University as he dedicated a handicapped-accessible ramp at the Holden Observatory — a building he calls "iconic." Read more »
