SU right to move classes online due to coronavirus
Environmental columnist Harrison Vogt argues that SU is right to move classes online until at least March 30 in response to concerns about the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Read more »
Coronavirus
Crouse Hospital patient tests negative for coronavirus
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a respiratory disease that has spread to at least 109 countries, infected over 113,700 and killed more than 4,000 worldwide. Read more »
SU Abroad students may have violated self-quarantine
DPS has received a number of “hearsay reports” of the presence of Florence students on the SU campus, according to a spokesperson. Read more »
Syracuse Stage to remain open despite coronavirus concerns
Syracuse Stage will use specialized equipment to deep-clean its facilities due to the spread of the coronavirus. Performances are set to continue as scheduled. Read more »
How coronavirus may affect Syracuse athletics
For now, Syracuse's athletics are proceeding as usual as SU announced it plans to suspend on-campus classes until March 30. Read more »
Flyer at SUNY-ESF dorm falsely says students were quarantined
SUNY-ESF officials are investigating the incident as an instance of bias targeting individuals based on race. No one at the school is quarantined, officials said. Read more »
SU to suspend on-campus classes as coronavirus spreads
Effective at the end of the academic day on Friday, the university will transition all academic programs online until at least March 30 in order to reduce the potential spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more »
SU cancels domestic spring break travel programs as coronavirus spreads
The university has canceled all spring break travel programs outside of Syracuse. It has also set up a web page and call center to handle questions and concerns about the coronavirus. Read more »
Syracuse hospital tests patient for coronavirus
Doctors say the patient is at very low risk of having the virus, according to Syracuse.com. The hospital has sent samples from the patient to the state Health Department’s Lab in Albany and expects results in two days. Read more »
Coronavirus impacts global, domestic film industries
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says the coronavirus could have ramifications on the worldwide box office. Read more »
SU suspends study abroad program in Madrid due to coronavirus
Students studying in Madrid will have to leave the country by Sunday and won’t be allowed back on SU’s main campus until after spring break. Read more »
Coronavirus information flyer vandalized with anti-Chinese language
The word “Chinese” was written on a flyer with information about preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Read more »
SU cancels spring break study abroad due to coronavirus
The programs were canceled out of concern for the safety, security and free movement of SU students and faculty, Chancellor Kent Syverud said in a campus-wide email. Read more »
Coronavirus cases in New York jump to 22
State officials confirmed 11 new cases Thursday centered around New York City. Read more »
SU Abroad bans travel to countries with serious coronavirus outbreaks
The university has prohibited all travel from SU Abroad centers to countries with travel advisories ranked at a Level 2 or above from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more »
Map: See how coronavirus threatens SU Abroad programs
Coronavirus cases have been confirmed in countries with Syracuse University study abroad programs. Read more »
2nd coronavirus case confirmed in New York
The 50 year-old male patient lives in Westchester County and works in Manhattan, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday. Read more »
SU Florence students to be reimbursed for suspended program
The university suspended its Florence program amid the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more »
SU to create plan for suspending classes in case of coronavirus outbreak
The University Center for Online and Digital Learning will collaborate with SU’s schools, colleges and Information Technology Services to create the plan “out of an abundance of caution.” Read more »
New York patient tests positive for coronavirus
The patient contracted the virus while traveling in Iran, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. Read more »
SU restricts travel to Italy amid spread of coronavirus
Students, faculty and staff are barred from traveling to Italy for university purposes effective immediately in response to the coronavirus. Read more »
Chancellor announces guidelines to prevent spread of coronavirus
SU suspended its study abroad program in Florence, Italy and students who were a part of the program will not be able to return to campus until after SU’s spring break. Read more »
SU Abroad suspends Florence program as coronavirus spreads
Students at SU's Florence Center are being asked to leave the program by Sunday. Read more »
SU Abroad suspends field trips in Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
The Italian Public Authorities suspended all school trips in the country shortly after the disease was reported to have spread outside of Asia. Read more »
