Carrier Dome renovations likely halted by latest nonessential work order
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a revised list on Friday morning determining essential and non-essential businesses. Read more »
Coronavirus
SU to hold graduation ceremony based on feedback from Class of 2020
The potential on-campus Commencement ceremonies would be held once public health officials agree large public gatherings are safe and appropriate. Read more »
Onondaga County tests over 2,200 people for coronavirus
Over 600 of the COVID-19 tests were received in the past 24 hours. Read more »
SU’s Manley Field House could serve as surge hospital
In Onondaga County, the coronavirus case total rose to 111 Thursday. Read more »
SU to continue paying student employees
SU will pay student employees two weeks of wages and continue paying work-study employees until the end of the semester. Read more »
21 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Onondaga County
The county has confirmed 81 total cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
SU student workers return home uncertain of employment
After on-campus courses were suspended for the rest of the semester due to the coronavirus pandemic, several students said they're unsure of the stability of their campus jobs. Read more »
Students need to retrieve belongings before receiving room and board refund
All refunds will be prorated to March 23, the date SU discontinued on-campus instruction, regardless of when a student moves out. Read more »
Study abroad experience cut short due to COVID-19
SU has suspended all study abroad and global partner programs, leaving students booking flights and feeling uncertain about finishing the semester at home. Read more »
Students unable to move out by March 22 will receive room and board refunds
Students who live in campus housing will receive reimbursements regardless of whether they moved out by SU’s March 22 deadline. Read more »
1st coronavirus death confirmed in Onondaga County
The patient was elderly, and had been hospitalized, County Health Commissioner Indu Gupta said in a press release. Read more »
New York needs 30,000 ventilators to treat coronavirus patients
Of the 3,000 people in the state who are hospitalized from the virus, 23% need ventilators, the governor said. Read more »
SA to hold virtual elections in April
Syracuse University’s Student Association will continue to hold 2020 elections through MySlice as SU switches to online classes. Voting will open April 13, and candidates… Read more »
Coronavirus cases in Onondaga County rise to 53
County Executive Ryan McMahon encouraged residents to listen to the guidance of doctors and public officials as coronavirus cases continue to increase. Read more »
SU to provide room and board reimbursement
Chancellor Kent Syverud said SU will reimburse students for room and board after the university moved the remainder of the semester online. Read more »
SU cancels on-campus Commencement due to coronavirus
Seniors will soon receive a survey from Syverud to collect feedback on alternative options for recognizing the graduates' academic achievements. Read more »
Carrier Dome construction not affected by closure of nonessential businesses
Jeremy Thurston, the president of The Hayner Hoyt Corporation, confirmed to The Daily Orange that Carrier Dome renovations will “continue forward as planned.” Read more »
New York state begins drug testing for coronavirus patients
The state will also begin using a trial antimalarial and antibiotic drug combination to treat patients. Read more »
Seniors devastated after leaving friends, campus opportunities
Though many seniors said they feel disappointed with how their last year at SU is ending, they also understand they’re not the only ones suffering. Read more »
International students face uncertainty returning home
Facing uncertainty about housing, travel and access to online classes, international students are divided over returning home as the coronavirus spreads through the U.S. Read more »
SU pauses in-person research, limits lab capacity
The guidance to SU researchers is in response to New York state’s order for all non-essential workers to stay home to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 45 coronavirus cases
Four people in the county have been hospitalized from the virus. Read more »
Cuomo urges Trump to order companies to produce medical supplies
States cannot acquire medical supplies on their own to address the pandemic, the governor said at a press conference. Read more »
Syracuse University may punish students who violate public health orders
Students who live off-campus remain subject to the community standards in SU’s Code of Student Conduct. Read more »
