When the university announced days before spring break that it would transition to online courses until at least March 30, many professors said they spent the next week and a half learning how to use online teaching materials and transitioning the remainder of their coursework online. Read more »
Students enrolled in courses that feature in-person components said that they are unsure whether their classes will be as effective remotely. Read more »
Tessy Plastics, a molding and engineering company based in Skaneateles, approached the county to provide healthcare workers with the personal protective equipment Read more »
SU will reduce transportation services near campus, but provide several new services aimed at community involvement amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
An online portal will go live today to organize the medical volunteers the state has received so far by their region and area of expertise. Read more »
Many teaching assistants told The Daily Orange that they find themselves struggling to split their attention between professional work, personal health and the well-being of students in crisis. Read more »
Small business owners near Syracuse University told The Daily Orange how they might use these loans to support their business. Read more »
Despite the decrease in active cases of the novel coronavirus, the county has experienced an overall increase in cases. Read more »
The state has been storing medical supplies, such as ventilators and protective equipment, at a warehouse in New Jersey for when hospitals experience an influx of patients. Read more »
On Monday, the NCAA announced it would grant eligibility back to spring athletes. Read more »
The NCAA voted to grant spring athletes another year of eligibility amid the coronavirus outbreak that led to the cancellation of their seasons. Read more »
As the novel coronavirus virus continues to spread across New York state, Syracuse University has joined nationwide efforts to support health care providers amid the outbreak. Read more »
SU students from across the country told The Daily Orange that the virus has changed their hometowns, and that they’re concerned for the people in their communities as the pandemic continues. Read more »
The county experienced its greatest spike in confirmed cases of the coronavirus Sunday, officials said. It also reported its first recoveries. Read more »
Three days after Tara Ryan was finally medically cleared to start rowing again, Syracuse women’s rowing season ended abruptly due to the coronavirus Read more »
After April 15, the order will be reviewed every two weeks. Read more »
DPS will work with city and county officials to enforce Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order for residents to remain at home unless necessary. Read more »
Senior musical theater majors came home from New York City two weeks ago, uncertain of when they’ll get to perform again. Read more »
Of the 146 cases in Onondaga County, 20 are hospitalized and eight are in critical condition. Read more »
The state’s presidential primary was previously scheduled for April 28. It will now be held alongside the state’s congressional and legislative primaries, already taking place June 23. Read more »
Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra declared a state of emergency March 15, instituting a 15-day quarantine and restricting international travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Students in the forum discussed their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Although the Syracuse Police Department has more important things to do than enforce public health orders, they’re prepared to do so, the mayor said. Read more »
Cuomo is also considering using retrofitting dorms at two CUNY colleges—City College and Queens College—to serve as medical sites. Read more »
