SU relocating students after flood in Watson Hall
Personnel from the Office of Student Living are at Watson helping impacted students move into rooms in Ernie Davis and Haven halls. Read more »
Writer archives: Richard Perrins
‘A profound problem’: Faculty detail discrimination they've faced at SU
Investigations into campus climate at SU this year found that faculty and staff of marginalized backgrounds experience discrimination on campus. Read more »
Sen. Chuck Schumer launches $160 billion technology initiative
Schumer announced his $160 billion piece of legislation at Syracuse University's National Veterans Resource Center. Read more »
SU's Asian/Asian American studies program needs more resources, professors say
In addition to concerns about funding, some faculty members described a lack of faculty concentrated in one area of study as an issue within the program. Read more »
Lucy Blu Island Bar and Club takes over former DJ’s Marshall Street location
Orange Crate Brewing Company, a nearby bar, will operate Lucy Blu. Read more »
SU students allowed 2 guests each for 2021 commencement
SU is planning up to three identical commencement ceremonies in the Carrier Dome. Read more »
NY budget includes financial assistance for undocumented workers
The $212 billion budget deal, 10% higher than last year, seeks to rectify numerous issues posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
SU will switch from J&J to Pfizer vaccines after CDC warning
Vaccine appointments scheduled for Tuesday at the Barnes Center will likely be rescheduled. Read more »
Despite New York legalization, marijuana still banned at SU
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on March 30 that legalizes marijuana in New York state for recreational use and expunges past convictions. Read more »
SU to require COVID-19 vaccine for students, employees in fall semester
All students, faculty and staff planning to access campus over the summer months will be required to be vaccinated as of June 1. Read more »
NY expands tax credits, lowers health insurance premiums for residents
In addition to the expansion of tax credits, the plan covers a wide variety of other measures, such as stimulus payments to individual citizens and financial support for colleges and universities. Read more »
SU professor Tapan Sarkar remembered for academic excellence, generosity
Tapan Sarkar, a professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering at SU died on March 12 at age 72. Read more »
SU to administer Johnson & Johnson vaccine starting Wednesday
The university received an initial allotment of 1,600 Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccines. Read more »
COVID-19 vaccines are coming to the Barnes Center this week
Students can pre-register for the vaccine through an online form. Read more »
SU’s COVID-19 hiring freeze left vacant positions, gaps in faculty
SU instituted the hiring freeze for the 2019-20 academic year to reduce the financial impact of the pandemic, and it was in place during the spring 2020 hiring period. Read more »
Officials concerned after SU reports 42 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
The surge of infections is likely to have stemmed from off-campus parties and gatherings over the weekend, SU officials said. Read more »
NY legalizes recreational marijuana, expunges past convictions
Cuomo and New York state lawmakers recently reached an agreement for recreational marijuana legislation, and the state Senate and Assembly both voted to approve the bill on Tuesday. Read more »
SU increases tuition, financial aid for 2021-22 academic year
For the 2021-22 academic year, tuition will increase $55,920 for full-time undergraduate students admitted after 2018. Read more »
SU planning in-person fall semester, warns about rising cases
Monday, Aug. 30 will be the first day of classes for the 2021 fall semester. Read more »
Residents honor victims of Atlanta attacks, denounce anti-Asian racism
Organizers at the vigil praised the solidarity that the crowd, which included members of Women’s March Syracuse and Rebirth SYR, exemplified. Read more »
Despite inclusivity efforts, some SU facilities remain inaccessible
In the Board of Trustees’ diversity report, it identified 10,000 incidents in on-campus buildings and facilities that will be considered code violations. Read more »
SU announces 2021 University Scholars
Twelve SU seniors received the highest honor available to undergraduate students. Read more »
SU partners with Honeywell to fund indoor air quality research
SU announced on March 1 that the partnership with Honeywell will include a collaboration to fund and research indoor air quality. Read more »
SU receives record number of first-year applications
Due to complications resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, the latest round of recruitment and admissions had to take place entirely virtually. Read more »
