SUNY-ESF governing body considers a 2nd no confidence vote in its president
Academic Governance first voted no confidence in SUNY-ESF President Quentin Wheeler in 2016. Read more »
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Syracuse University opens fitness center on Mount Olympus
The new Graham Fitness Center was built in converted space at Flint and Day Halls. Read more »
Syracuse University releases limited information on Greek conduct violations
Most SU peer institutions do not release information on Greek code of conduct violations. Read more »
Syracuse University adds new members to Hendricks Chapel leadership team
The appointments will help the chapel support the university’s mission, vision and the Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
National Phi Kappa Psi fraternity announces alcohol and pledge policy changes
The policy changes, announced Tuesday, come in the wake of hazing, alcohol abuse and sexual assault reports on college campuses nationwide. Read more »
Onondaga County executive touts achievements in ‘state of the county’ speech
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney delivered her annual “state of the county” speech in downtown Syracuse Tuesday night. Read more »
MSNBC political analyst and anchor Joy-Ann Reid to speak at Syracuse University
Reid anchors MSNBC’s “AM Joy,” a weekend political talk show. Read more »
Walsh says he wants to improve Syracuse schools. These are his plans.
Since taking office, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has promised to renovate facilities, increase graduation rates and expand career and technical training programs. Read more »
Syracuse University to relocate offices to make room for Counseling Center satellite
The Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs, the Office of Learning Communities and the Office of Health Promotion will move out of the Health Services building before students return from spring break. Read more »
Full day of classes canceled due to snow for 3rd time in Syracuse University’s history
The rare decision cancel to classes was first announced in a Winter Weather Alert sent just before 6:30 a.m. Friday. Read more »
SUNY-ESF faculty union votes to recommend president’s contract not be renewed
The vote follows month of tensions between faculty and SUNY-ESF administrators. Read more »
Common Councilors say luxury apartment development on University Hill needs to slow down
New developments are currently being built just north of Syracuse University’s Main Campus. Read more »
Syracuse University won’t penalize applicants for peaceful protests
High school students nationwide are planning walkouts in protest of gun violence. Read more »
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity suspended from Syracuse University for conduct violations
The fraternity is the second to be suspended from Syracuse University during the 2017-18 academic year. Read more »
President Quentin Wheeler stresses need to increase revenue in ‘state of the college’ address
SUNY-ESF faces an ongoing budget deficit and reduction in state aid. Read more »
SUNY-ESF Board of Trustees to increase scrutiny over administrative consultation
Matthew Marko, chairman of the SUNY-ESF Board of Trustees, asked the administration to provide monthly updates on an advisory council’s efforts to improve communication between faculty and administrators. Read more »
Department chair removals caused ‘unnecessary damage’ to SUNY-ESF’s reputation, faculty union president says
Frederick Kowal, president of United University Professions, voiced concern about the January department chair removals in a Wednesday email to union members. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh promises to improve ‘quality of life’ in Syracuse
Walsh has announced snow removal plans and the expected establishment of a Quality of Life Committee, among other things. Read more »
Unsurprised: Faculty react to report showing women professors earn less on average than men at Syracuse University
The report, released in December, detailed pay gaps between women and men professors. Most said they were not surprised by the report’s findings. Read more »
Norwegian university hired Kavajecz with knowledge of arrest
Kenneth Kavajecz, the former dean of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, pleaded guilty to attempted patronizing of a prostitute in November. Read more »
Former Whitman dean arrested on prostitution charges lands teaching job in Norway
Kenneth Kavajecz served as dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management until September 2016. Read more »
SUNY-ESF’s Undergraduate Student Association calls for increased communication from administration
The resolution comes weeks after the SUNY-ESF administration abruptly removed three department chairs as part of a new policy. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh addresses fiscal crisis, economic development plans in ‘state of the city’ speech
The speech was Walsh’s second major address since his public inauguration on Jan. 6. Read more »
