SU Community Review Board talks of potential partnership with Syracuse’s Citizen Review Board
The board, which independently oversees Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety, teased a partnership with the city's review board. Read more »
On Campus
Authors with divergent viewpoints on race to speak in campus conversation on March 31
Syracuse University Provost Gretchen Ritter will moderate a campus conversation on March 31 featuring two best-selling authors with unique political views. Read more »
Nancy Sharp, one of Newhouse's 1st women faculty members, had pioneering journalism career
Nancy Sharp first moved to Syracuse in the 1960s when her husband, history professor James Sharp, was hired by SU's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and was one of the first women to be hired as a Newhouse faculty member in the 1970s. Read more »
Annual commemoration service honors SU community members who died this year
This year, SU honored 85 members of the the SU-SUNY ESF communities who have died at the annual Service of Commemoration. Read more »
SU law professors weigh in on Supreme Court's challenges to student loan forgiveness
The Supreme Court overheard arguments in two cases that will determine the fate of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Read more »
Student Association submits feedback to SU on latest Academic Strategic Plan draft
SA President David Bruen hopes to advocate for various initiatives off-campus, including a bill passed in response to the lead crisis. Read more »
SU announces new Office of Research Development, hoping to expand support of faculty research
Syracuse University hopes the new office provides expanded funding for faculty research in pursuit of more creative work under its Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
SU launches committees to find next deans for Falk College, School of Information Studies
The announcement of the advisory committees comes the same week as SU announced new deans for the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education. Read more »
SGEU announces April 3 and 4 as voting sessions for union establishment
Members of Syracuse Graduate Employees United will vote on April 3 and April 4 to determine whether members will agree to certify its unionization effort. Read more »
SU International Women’s Day keynote tackles digital equity
In recognition of International Women's Day, a Maxwell alumna returned to campus to discuss how girls and women can feel empowered in the digital age. Read more »
Kelly Chandler-Olcott named as new dean of SU’s School of Education
After serving as interim dean since June 2021, SU officially appointed Kelly Chandler-Olcott as the new dean of its School of Education. Read more »
Syracuse University holds final feedback forum for Academic Strategic Plan
Syracuse University leadership hosted its second virtual feedback forum this month to collect feedback for its initial draft of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
Behzad Mortazavi named as new dean of SU’s College of Arts & Sciences
Behzad Mortazavi, a professor and department chair in biological sciences at the University of Alabama, will begin his role as the new dean this July. Read more »
SU Humanities Center announces 4 research cohort members for 2023
Professors who were chosen for the fellowship said the Humanities Center's funding and relief of teaching duties during the fellowship period helped them focus on producing important research. Read more »
SU law professor placed on administrative leave amid assault allegations
Terry Turnipseed, a Syracuse University professor from the College of Law since 2004, was placed on administrative leave amid recent allegations. Read more »
SUSTAIN grant aims to increase STEM retention in women, marginalized communities
SU alumna Laura Feldman donated a $1.5 million grant to continue funding the SUSTAIN program, which helps women in STEM and other students from marginalized communities toward their degrees. Read more »
The Dynamic Sustainability Lab looks to reduce SU's carbon footprint
The Dynamic Sustainability Lab helps SU and other organizations work toward carbon neutrality goals through student-run research. Read more »
SU’s Academic Strategic Plan committee hosts feedback session for initial draft
Syracuse University hosted its second of three feedback sessions for the initial draft of the Academic Strategic Plan to hear from the SU community. Read more »
Students express frustration after SU reports anti-LGBTQ graffiti in Watson Hall
Syracuse University students and staff met Wednesday night to discuss two reports of alleged anti-LGBTQ graffiti found in Watson Hall on Feb. 23. Read more »
Syracuse Graduate Employees United announces union election agreement with SU administration
Syracuse Graduate Student Employees United has secured an agreement with Syracuse University administration for a union election. Read more »
Former NASA administrator Fred Gregory presents SU Astronaut Scholarships
Syracuse University hosted a former astronaut to announce SU's astronaut scholars as it expands programs in anticipation of Micron's expected arrival. Read more »
New court that will connect the Dome and Barnes to be done by 2024 football season
Syracuse University will soon begin construction on the Miron Victory Court, a facility that connects the JMA Wireless Dome and Barnes Center. Read more »
Maxwell hosts talk with SU alum regarding worker inequities during pandemic
Syracuse University alumnus Jamie McCallum returned to campus to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on essential workers in his new book. Read more »
Newhouse announces death of longtime professor emerita
The Newhouse School announced that Nancy Sharp, who served as a professor for 34 years, died on Feb. 12 according to a tweet from Monday. Read more »
