Man charged with murdering Syracuse University student reportedly asked witness to not testify
Cameron Isaac, 23, of North Syracuse, was charged on Thursday with tampering with a witness, per Syracuse.com. Read more »
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SU planned to demolish a building by the end of November. It's still standing.
Syracuse University officials had said earlier this semester that the building would be demolished in either October or early November. Read more »
The Syracuse University-related news you might have missed over Thanksgiving break
Over Thanksgiving break, the chairs of a diversity council were announced, an implicit bias training was held for law enforcement and a speaker was announced. Read more »
Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey doubtful to play against Pittsburgh
Defensive lineman Jake Pickard was also listed as doubtful on the report. Wide receiver Devin Butler was listed as out. Read more »
Co-chairs of Syracuse University's Council on Diversity and Inclusion announced
The co-chairs are Barry Wells, special assistant to the chancellor, and Diane Wiener, director of the Disability Cultural Center. Read more »
Arrests made in connection to murder of Syracuse University student
Cameron Isaac, 23, of North Syracuse and Ninimbe Mitchell, 20, of North Syracuse have each been charged with murder in the second degree, robbery in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon. Read more »
2 years after dismantling Committee Z report, SU launches committee to review faculty salary data
Syracuse University recently announced the creation of a committee that will review faculty salary data. It is unclear, though, how much of that data will be made available to the entire campus community. Read more »
LGBT Resource Center to acknowledge Trans Day of Remembrance with weeklong events
The LGBT Resource Center at Syracuse University is acknowledging Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to remember those who have died due to transphobic violence. Read more »
Members appointed to committee that will review faculty salary data
The Faculty Salary Review Committee will review trends in and collect salary data for faculty across SU over the course of the current academic year and plans to release its findings to the SU community. Read more »
‘I was absolutely stunned’: Political scientists grapple with surprising election results
Tuesday’s election results served as a surprise to experts, who expected a Hillary Clinton victory in the presidential election. Now, political scientists said, they need to rethink their approach to predicting elections. Read more »
On campus, concern and disbelief after Donald Trump wins presidency
In response to Republican Donald Trump won the presidential election, a few hundred students have participated in a vigil to express their frustration. Read more »
Donald Trump elected 45th United States president, defying predictions
Donald Trump, despite a campaign that was littered with controversial moments, was elected the United States president on Tuesday. Read more »
John Katko wins re-election to House of Representatives seat
Katko defeated Democratic challenger Colleen Deacon in the race for the 24th district, which includes all of Onondaga County as well as all of Cayuga and Wayne counties and some of Oswego County. Read more »
Chuck Schumer wins re-election to United States Senate seat
Chuck Schumer pulled off an expected victory over Republican challenger Wendy Long, gaining his third re-election to the Senate. Read more »
Construction update: Glass doors installed at Schine Student Center, renovations to Hendricks Chapel planned
The November construction update provided information on a number of the projects that have been pursued by the Office of Campus Planning, Design and Construction. Read more »
What you need to know about the latest polls and forecasts 1 day ahead of the election
Here is a breakdown of the latest 2016 election predictions one day before the polls open. Read more »
Syracuse University ranked No. 1 private school for veterans by Military Times
SU was also ranked the No. 3 school overall for military members, veterans and their families. Read more »
Syracuse University professors show political slant through campaign donations
A review of contributions to federal politicians revealed that SU faculty, staff and administrators donate primarily to Democrats, reflecting a trend nationally on college campuses. Experts who have studied the trend have come to different conclusions about the degree to which it matters. Read more »
How the 2016 presidential, congressional campaigns have been financed
Here is a look at the financing of the campaigns for the presidential candidates as well as the candidates for the Senate from New York and for New York’s 24th Congressional District. Read more »
Why Syracuse University community members donate to political candidates
SU faculty, staff and administrators in 2016 made 586 federal donations totaling $66,261.21 as of Sept. 30. They donate for different reasons and with different objectives. Read more »
Voting, civil rights advocates call for prevention of voter suppression on election day
Several voting rights advocates on Wednesday held a conference call to warn of the possibility of voter suppression on Election Day. Read more »
3 takeaways from Congressional debate between Colleen Deacon, John Katko in Syracuse
The two debated a number of issues, including terrorism, police reform and the opioid epidemic. The candidates will face off two more times in debates on Nov. 3 and Nov. 6. Read more »
Syracuse University official says there is no timeline on creation of committee to examine faculty salary data
The idea of creating a Syracuse University Senate subcommittee that would share Syracuse University faculty salary data lacks concrete plans and a timeline. Read more »
Barack Obama endorses Colleen Deacon for US House of Representatives
President Barack Obama has endorsed Syracuse University alumna Colleen Deacon in the race for United States House of Representatives. Read more »
