McMahon confirms 21 new cases, urges college students to self-quarantine
The rise in positive results was expected due to the increased number of total test results the county is receiving Read more »
Coronavirus
2nd SU student tests positive for COVID-19
The student was enrolled in SU’s Madrid study abroad program. Read more »
Professors sign petition urging Congress to ensure fair elections amid pandemic
Eight professors at Syracuse University have joined hundreds of political scientists in signing the petition. Read more »
Coronavirus cases in Onondaga County rise to 13
The county has received about 425 test results, 13 of which were positive. Read more »
Class of 2020 will have Commencement, but date is unclear
Public health advisories could require the university to change the details of this year’s Commencement. Read more »
New York state orders nonessential workers to stay home
The governor implemented several other measures Friday to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and increase the state’s ability to treat those who contract it. Read more »
SU suspends global partner programs in Australia
SU students in the programs should return home no later than Wednesday, university officials said in a program-wide email. Read more »
County officials confirm 7 coronavirus cases
The most recent patient in Onondaga County is a woman in her early 30s. Read more »
Letter from the editors: The D.O. will publish online for remainder of semester
As students disperse across the country, The Daily Orange will still be here. Read more »
SU Abroad London student tests positive for coronavirus
The student tested positive Thursday and is at home recovering with family. Read more »
SU to provide Commencement plans ‘very soon'
Syracuse University officials say they are working with guidance from health agencies to decide whether to cancel 2020 graduation events scheduled for early May. Read more »
Destiny USA, other malls ordered to close
The closures will help the county reduce potential cases of the novel coronavirus through social distancing. Read more »
University extends deadline for dropping classes, taking pass/fail
Undergraduate students may drop a course if they continue to be registered for 12 or more credits. Read more »
SU to provide information about room and board refunds
University officials will release more information about refunding students for room and board soon, they said Wednesday. SU has also expanded health resources for faculty and staff. Read more »
SU encourages students to move out of university housing by Sunday
Students who live in SU residence halls or apartments can move out by Sunday, store or ship their belongings or wait for further April and May pick-up times. Read more »
SU suspends summer abroad program in Strasbourg
The university suspended all study abroad and global partner programs in Europe last week after President Donald Trump announced a 30-day ban on travel from most European countries. Read more »
State to halt collecting of medical, student debt
New York will not collect medical or student debt owed to the state until at least April 15, officials announced Tuesday. Read more »
Here’s how to move out of SU dorms, South Campus
Students and families will be able to select a time to pick up items from dorm rooms through the MySlice housing portal. Read more »
Syracuse University closes dining halls, gyms as NY enforces social distancing
The university will provide a takeout option at dining halls to provide for students who need to remain on campus over spring break. Read more »
SU suspends on-campus classes for remainder of semester
SU's decision Monday to move all classes online comes hours after Onondaga County confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus. Read more »
SU Abroad suspends program in Santiago, Chile
Staff at SU Abroad’s center in Santiago are working to help students return home safely and quickly. Read more »
2 coronavirus cases confirmed in Onondaga County
The patient is a woman in her 70s with an underlying medical history. Read more »
Cuomo urges federal government to use dorms as health centers
There are not enough hospital beds available for all those who may be hospitalized from the novel coronavirus, the governor said in an op-ed published in The New York Times. Read more »
2nd student at SU global partner school tests positive for coronavirus
The student immediately went into self-isolation and was not contagious while on campus. Read more »
