Various projects from the summer fell in line with the leading principles of the Campus Framework, including the National Veterans Resource Complex and the replacement of Hendricks Chapel’s steps. Read more »
SU’s welcome programming will incorporate new move in dates and changes to receptions to help incoming students and their families with the transition to college. Read more »
The funds were given to Syracuse University by National Science Foundation to improve recruitment and retention rates of underrepresented students in STEM programs. Read more »
Syracuse University officials announced Friday the university will not participate in the Enhanced Tuition Awards program, which will give up to $6,000 in aid to New York residents planning to remain in the state after graduation. Read more »
The grant from the U.S. Small Business Association will help the IVMF provide veterans and their families with instruction in entrepreneurship, market research and business fundamentals. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday night allowing ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in upstate New York before Fourth of July weekend. Read more »
The report released Friday detailed the short-term recommendations made by the Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. The workgroup is composed of students, faculty, staff and university administrators. Read more »
Syracuse University students were selected to study, research and teach abroad as part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Read more »
Speakers for each college and school’s convocation were announced Monday. The Falk College and the Whitman School will have student and faculty speakers in lieu of alumni speakers. Read more »
Employees and business representatives from Varsity Pizza, Faegan’s Cafe & Pub, Aster Pantry and the Jefferson Clinton Hotel, among other local businesses, discuss commencement and what the event means for their establishments. Read more »
Hawkins, who is running on a Green Party progressive platform, has never been elected to office after more than 20 campaigns, including three tries for mayor since 2004. Read more »
About 100 local residents gathered for an "emergency rally" in Hanover Square Thursday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump's signing of a "Religious Liberty" executive order. Read more »
The project began as a pilot program in New York City, but a $10 million expansion will bring it to the rest of the state. Read more »
Best friends Brooke Bekoff and Sara Shmueli, who attend different colleges, are the minds behind a popular Instagram account for “Hamilton” memes: Meme Me Inside. Read more »
Doctors can now prescribe medical marijuana for chronic pain, but some advocates say that is not enough. Read more »
A proposal in New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget would require major online marketplaces to collect sales tax on behalf of vendors who sell to New Yorkers through their sites. Many business organizations are fighting it. Read more »
New York state's high school graduation rate hit a record high in 2016. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed spending $200 million on completing the Empire State Trail, which would connect all of New York state and potentially drive more tourism to Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read more »
Syracuse University student Bendy Estime has developed a way to harvest microalgae more easily, an important and difficult step in the biofuel process. Read more »
The state fair revitalization project continues, with different initiatives including the creation of aerial gondolas and the expansion of the fair from 12 days to 13 days. Read more »
Educators raise their concern, skepticism for Betsy DeVos' qualifications to be the secretary of education. Read more »
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new plan for free public colleges has drawn heated debate among academics and not all agree it will be effective. Read more »
A benefit event at the Funk 'n Waffles in downtown Syracuse helped raise money for resettled refugees in the area Wednesday night. Read more »
Rhode Island School of Design students created a spacesuit for NASA astronauts who are on mission to go to Mars. Read more »
