Here are the speakers for the 2016 TEDx Syracuse University Conference
The organizers of TEDx Syracuse University have announced the eight speakers for the “Glitch” theme of this year’s conference. Read more »
On Campus
SU officials explain how university became top tier research school
SU officials said the university being ranked as a top tier research institute is the culmination of years of investment in the sector. Read more »
SA officials discuss sexual assault, work to increase student engagement in the city
SA President Aysha Seedat said at Monday's SA meeting that SU had the highest number of reported sexual assaults compared to other universities with representatives at a symposium in Clemson, which Seedat attended. Read more »
First students announce candidacy for SA president and vice president
Eric Evangelista, the longest serving member of Syracuse University's Student Association, announced his candidacy for SA President alongside his running mate, Joyce LaLonde, who has no previous experience with SA. Read more »
Syracuse University geography department partners with city to improve infrastructure
The geography department recently partnered with the city of Syracuse’s Innovation Team to make infrastructure in the city better. Read more »
Campus resources aim to address trends in college suicides
Suicide on college campuses is a complex issue as counseling centers, including the Counseling Center at SU, see an uptick in the amount of students using emergency services. Read more »
Cuomo to launch initiatives to ensure safe drinking water in New York state
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to launch initiatives to ensure the safety of drinking water throughout the state of New York. Read more »
SUNY-ESF professor wins research award and presents campus-wide seminar
Giorgos Mountrakis, an associate professor at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, received the 10th annual SUNY-ESF’s Exemplary Researcher Award in May 2015. Read more »
Syracuse University professors discuss the ongoing legal battle between Apple and the FBI
Three SU professors talked about the different security and legal implications of Apple's refusal to comply with the FBI’s demand for access of the locked iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter. Read more »
Producer, writer details her experiences working on 'How to Get Away With Murder'
Erika Green, a supervising producer on ABC's "How to Get Away With Murder," won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for her work on the show. Read more »
Experts discuss concealed carry laws, gun rights on college campuses
The panelists discussed a recent concealed carry law at the University of Texas at Austin as well as SU's campus safety plan in the case of a shooting. Read more »
Week in News: Hoverboards temporarily banned on campus, computers stolen from Link Hall and more
A roundup of what happened in news this week. Read more »
Use and storage of hoverboards banned on campus
Syracuse University has announced it will ban the use and storage of hoverboards across campus. Read more »
When taking a mental health leave of absence is a matter of survival
Delaney Arias, a sophomore newspaper and online journalism major at Syracuse University, shares her personal story of taking a mental health leave of absence from school. Read more »
Jennifer Gunsuallus talks hook-up culture at 'I Am Enough' lecture
Jennifer Gunsaullus, a sociologist, sexologist and frequent speaker about sex and health, gave a lecture focused on hook-up culture and sexual empowerment. Read more »
Committee will review Hendricks Chapel for 1st time in more than 30 years
The review of Hendricks’ programs, facilities and finances will help inform the dean search committee about what is needed in a dean for the chapel. Read more »
Speaker talks importance of citizen engagement and volunteering
Charlotte Holstein, founder and executive of Forging Our Community’s United Strength Greater Syracuse, spoke about citizen engagement and the missions of F.O.C.U.S. at Dineen Hall on Wednesday. Read more »
Panelists discuss media's role in women's sports
Four panelists spoke at the Covering Women’s Sports panel for the 2016 Sports Matters symposium on Wednesday in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium. Read more »
SU and SUNY-ESF's chapter of NYPIRG to advocate for higher education reform in Albany
The Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry chapter of NYPIRG will travel to Albany on Thursday to advocate for higher education reform in the state capital. Read more »
News to watch out for this weekend
Keep on top of the news this weekend with these events. Read more »
As advocates lobby to bring Uber to Syracuse, critics express concern over safety and insurance regulations
This spring, Syracuse University Student Association President Aysha Seedat will travel to Albany to lobby in support of Uber, with the intent of bringing it and other ride-hailing services, such as Lyft, to Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse University graduate students create petition standing in solidarity with Indian university students
Sixty-six members of the Syracuse University, Colgate University and SUNY-ESF communities have signed a statement of solidarity for students at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India. Read more »
Syracuse University students to participate in weekend wellness retreat
This weekend Syracuse University students will participate in SOULscape, a two-day wellness retreat in the Adirondacks. Read more »
Teresa Dahlberg brings more than 30 years of experience as College of Engineering and Computer Science dean
Dahlberg's career in engineering was jumpstarted in 1980, when she transferred schools and switched her major from music therapy to electrical engineering. Read more »
