WellsLink Leadership program offers professional skills to students of color
The Program has helped first-year students of color at Syracuse University develop leadership skills and learn more about the university. Read more »
On Campus
SU appoints Craig Stone as 1st Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management
Stone most recently served as the deputy director of the Department of Public Safety for the city of Columbus, Ohio. He will be responsible for Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services. Read more »
SU moving to 'YELLOW' COVID-19 level, masks no longer required for all in academic instruction
Those who are unvaccinated are required to continue wearing a mask indoors at all times and outdoors in the presence of others. Read more »
Student Association creates new ad hoc committee, establishing 5-year plan for future session policies
The Student Association passed a bill Monday outlining the formation of an ad hoc committee that will establish a five-year plan to act as a loose guide of policies for future SA sessions. Read more »
Menstrual hygiene products will be free at SU following SA investment
Phase 1 of the Menstrual Product Program consists of $56,000 invested by SA in Nov. 2021 to fund the initiative for a full year. Read more »
Grace Sainsbury was studying in Moscow, but Russia's invasion forced her to evacuate
A Syracuse University student traveled to Moscow to study Russian. Now, her studies reflect the ongoing international conflict. Read more »
SU students grapple with unclear academic instruction masking policy
According to a university press release from August 2021, professors within “designated teaching areas” can remove their masks. Read more »
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to speak at 2022 Toner Prizes ceremony
Nancy Pelosi will be the featured guest and keynote speaker for the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. Read more »
Fully vaccinated people no longer required to wear masks in Carrier Dome
Fully-vaccinated people will no longer be required to wear a mask in Carrier Dome beginning Wednesday. Read more »
Maxwell experts discuss ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict in panel discussion
Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs held a panel discussion Monday afternoon on the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Read more »
Student Association votes to switch to ranked choice voting elections
The bill details that ranked-choice voting will be used to elect the positions of president, vice president and comptroller. Read more »
SU to commemorate Disability Day of Mourning with event in Bird Library
On March 1, Syracuse University will observe Disability Day of Mourning with an event in Bird Library. Read more »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read more »
Student Association leaders propose conference between students and DPS, SPD
Student Association members proposed the creation of a conference between police and students during SA’s meeting on Monday. Read more »
17 SU departments earn Research Excellence Doctoral Funding
Syracuse University’s Graduate School announced the 17 academic departments that won Research Excellence Doctoral Funding for the next three academic years. Read more »
Syracuse University places Gamma Phi Beta sorority on investigative status
The sorority has been put on investigative status for alleged violations of Syracuse University’s Code of Student Conduct. Read more »
2 SU students chosen to pursue educational equity with Teach for America
Taylor John and Richard Kaufman-Hanson IV will join Teach for America in fall 2022 and fall 2023 respectively to fulfill their personal, academic and service goals with the program. Read more »
Unsung Hero recipient Vince Cobb Sr. promotes Black student achievement
Cobb’s upbringing, faith and community-driven character have led him to form special bonds with those he meets, especially Black and underserved students. Read more »
SU announces search committee for next permanent vice president for research
The vice president for research leads SU’s research enterprise and reports directly to the provost. Read more »
SU staff, faculty required by state to complete information security training
Syracuse University faculty and staff are required to complete a mandatory information security awareness training on MySlice before March 31. Read more »
SU downgrades to 'BLUE' masking level for 1st time since August
Syracuse University will return to the “BLUE” COVID-19 alert level effective Monday, according to a campus-wide email Friday. Read more »
SU humanity, arts subjects overlooked, faculty members say
Syracuse University faculty members raised concerns regarding lack of representation of humanities and arts departments in the university’s search committee for its new vice president for research. Read more »
SU's health and wellness fee among highest of peer institutions
Undergraduate students at Syracuse University paid a total of $1,671 in fees, divided by four categories, in the 2021-22 academic year. Read more »
Newhouse dean apologizes for Lunar New Year email
Newhouse School Dean Mark Lodato apologized in a statement Thursday for listing Hong Kong and Tibet in a list of countries alongside China in his Lunar New Year celebration email. Read more »
