Department of Public Safety, local police investigating car crimes near Syracuse University
Alleged suspects have been stealing items out of vehicles in neighborhoods east of Syracuse University's campus, police said. Read more »
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Meet the candidates vying for an open seat on the Common Council who would represent portions of SU area
Three candidates are running for the District 4 position: Democratic nominee Latoya Allen, Quante Wright on the independence ticket and Green Party candidate Serena “Rahzie” Seals. Read more »
Pair sentenced in connection to murder of Syracuse University student Xiaopeng 'Pippen' Yuan
Cameron Isaac, 24, of North Syracuse, was sentenced to life in prison without parole, Syracuse.com reported. Ninimbe Mitchell, 20, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbery. Read more »
Michael Frasciello appointed dean of University College
Before his appointment as interim dean, Frasciello was the director of online learning at the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read more »
Health Services: 2 Syracuse University students diagnosed with mumps
Mumps outbreaks occasionally occur on college campuses. Symptoms can include a fever, headaches, muscle aches, puffy cheeks and a swollen jaw. Read more »
Syracuse University officials seek Middle States reaccreditation feedback before Friday deadline
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is a nonprofit organization that serves as an accreditation service for colleges. Read more »
Faculty question Syracuse University officials on how Invest Syracuse will benefit researchers, students
Invest Syracuse is a five-year fundraising goal that aims to fund Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
Officials: National Veterans Resource Complex construction expected to start by December or January
The National Veterans Resource Complex will serve as a regional veterans community hub, housing Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Read more »
Syracuse University professor announces congressional bid in hopes of challenging Rep. John Katko
Dana Balter, a visiting assistant teaching professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, said she can’t stand by as the country, people and values she cares about are being threatened. Read more »
Students, alumni march across Syracuse University campus to protest uncertain future of DACA
About 60 people marched at a rally Saturday protesting President Donald Trump’s plan to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. Read more »
Police: Department of Public Safety is investigating off-campus burglaries near Syracuse University
Several off-campus burglaries have occurred in neighborhoods north and east of Syracuse University's campus, police said. Read more »
The Daily Orange interviewed more than 100 SU students about Uber and Lyft. Here’s what they had to say.
Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft were legalized statewide in June. The companies previously operated in the greater New York City area. Read more »
About a year after arrest, Kenneth Kavajecz’s court case has yet to significantly move forward
Kavajecz is scheduled to appear in Salina Town Court on Oct. 19, a court clerk said. Read more »
Officials approve Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney’s shared services plan
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s County-Wide Shared Services Initiative, announced earlier this year, aims to reduce property taxes and lower costs of local government. Read more »
Mayoral candidate Juanita Perez Williams clinches Democratic Party nomination
Juanita Perez Williams campaigned on the promise of revitalizing city neighborhoods and decreasing Syracuse’s high poverty rate. Read more »
Former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien to speak about newsroom diversity at 1st University Lecture
O’Brien, a former CNN program co-anchor, was named journalist of the year in 2010 by the National Association of Black Journalists. Read more »
Construction update: Hendricks Chapel work nears completion
Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, detailed ongoing project updates in an email to the campus community Tuesday. Read more »
Chancellor: Syracuse University remains committed to protecting undocumented students after end to DACA program
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program aimed to protect undocumented children who were brought into the U.S. as minors. Trump promised during the election he would end the program. Read more »
Student Association announces partnership with Uber to offer students $10,000 in free rides over Labor Day weekend
James Franco, SA president, previously said he wanted to partner with ride-hailing services during the 2017-18 academic year. Read more »
Syracuse University officials detail how $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative will be funded
SU administrators want to collect $100 million for academic programs over the next five years through Invest Syracuse by fundraising, cutting administrative spending and establishing a new tuition premium. Read more »
Diplo, popular electronic music producer, to headline Juice Jam 2017
Diplo, a stage name for Los Angeles-based Thomas Wesley Pentz, is well-known for his collaboration with artists such as Major Lazer. Read more »
1,264 miles: Kevin Treadway was on the brink of homelessness in central Florida. Now he's starting his first day of classes at Syracuse University.
Treadway and his mother, Cathy Clark, set up a fundraising campaign to move north. They were evicted on Aug. 19 with no place to stay except overcrowded homeless shelters in a small city wedged between Tampa and Orlando. Read more »
South Crouse Development Project
Developer: Student housing project that forced Chuck’s off South Crouse Avenue remains on track
Hungry Chuck’s and several other businesses along South Crouse Avenue, including the bar Orange Crate Brewing Co., were demolished in May to make room for a new student housing development. Read more »
Syracuse University officials to hold public forums on academic initiative that includes $3,300 tuition premium
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly, along with several other administrators, will host panel discussions about the Invest Syracuse initiative in September and October. Read more »
