SU purchases former Fiji house for $3.14 million
The house, which was last occupied by Fiji in 2019, borders several cleared lots already owned by the university along the 700 block of Ostrom Avenue. Read more »
On Campus
Congresswoman Liz Cheney discusses importance of democracy at Maxwell event
Cheney spoke about the role of citizenship in protecting democracy following the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection in Goldstein Auditorium on Tuesday. Read more »
Since 1971, SU's Criminal Defense Clinic has given students court experience
Students in the clinic represent clients dealing with charges like traffic violations. Read more »
Speakers at IVMF discuss mental health, suicide in the veteran community
The talk, which was held in the K.G. Tan Auditorium, had experts discuss the impacts of mental health on veterans and possible resources for the community. Read more »
DPS officers worry about community safety under current work schedule
Of the 38 burglaries that occurred around campus since the end of August, 13 occurred between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. when only one shift of officers is on duty. Read more »
Iranian Student Association holds candlelight vigil for Masha Amini
The group had gathered for a vigil, hosted by Syracuse University’s Iranian Student Association, in the wake of Mahsa Amini’s death. Read more »
Members of Women in Leadership Initiative eager to build community, develop skills
Female leaders at SU took actions, such as creating the WLI, to break barriers after a 2017 report showed discrepancies in pay with their male colleagues. Read more »
Female Muslim students call for increased accommodations in SU pools
The students hope to have separate swim hours at the Barnes Center's pool or Sibley pool at the Women's Building to observe their religious practices. Read more »
VPA students call for physical therapy, nutrition resources
Several VPA students called for expanded physical therapy and mental health resources to help alleviate the physical and mental toll of performing. Read more »
Panelists at SU event discuss on-campus, off-campus gender affirming resources
Here’s a list of ways SU and SUNY ESF students in the LGBTQ community can receive support on and off campus. Read more »
David Seaman balances SU Libraries and 2nd stint as iSchool dean
Seaman divides his time between Hinds Hall and Bird Library while interacting with students in his capacity as interim School dean and dean of libraries. Read more »
SU students, professors discuss mental health toll of climate change studies
Surya Vaidy – a student studying environment, sustainability and policy – believes people need to combat climate anxiety by taking action. Read more »
Third-year Maxwell student dies
Yuyi Zhan, a third-year student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, died Saturday morning. A university official announced Zhan’s death in a campus-wide email Saturday afternoon. Read more »
Authorities find no credible threat from Warehouse fire poster
The poster was a part of a class assignment and wasn't meant to be posted publicly. The student responsible for the poster was referred to the Office of Community Standards. Read more »
SU leadership introduce Academic Strategic Plan
The various working groups will collect input from the SU community throughout the fall, and they will begin drafting the updated plan in the middle of the semester. Read more »
SU drops mask requirement on campus transportation
New York state policy has not changed regarding masking in health care facilities and masks are still required in all health care spaces at the Barnes Center at the Arch. Read more »
SU, JMA Wireless partner to bring 5G to 3 residence halls
About 53% of students eligible for the JMA 5G pilot program have joined thus far, with 47% currently unable to join due to technological constraints. Read more »
IVMF digital library aims to support veterans through information access
The library, launched in April, consists of two collections — an Employment and Economic Opportunity collection and an Entrepreneurship collection. Read more »
Despite longtime presence, students may not know about a free legal service
SU’s Student Association and Graduate Student Organization fund the organization, established in 1972, with money from student activity fees. Read more »
SU Libraries to preserve current government documents
Syracuse University Libraries typically preserve 64% of the 10,000 to 11,000 different publications the Government Publishing Organization makes available. Read more »
What SU’s COVID-19 policies look like compared to other schools
The elimination of mandatory random testing at SU means the university can no longer collect reliable data for a COVID-19 dashboard. Read more »
Rising sophomores launch The Mexican Student Association at SU and SUNY-ESF
The Mexican Student Association hopes to bring awareness and connection to Mexican culture on SU’s campus in its first year as a registered student organization. Read more »
What you need to know to prevent monkeypox transmission on campus
Syracuse University and Onondaga County continue to monitor the potential threat monkeypox poses and prepare protocols in the event of a potential outbreak. Read more »
Dr. Kevin Stensberg named interim student living director
Dr. Kevin Stensberg will replace Terra Peckskamp as the new interim senior director of Student Living, according to an email sent to Syracuse University Resident Advisors on Monday. Read more »
