SU junior’s start-up Fundwurx wins 2nd-place prize at regional competition
Ben Ford's start-up company, Fundwurx, won the second-place prize at Western New York Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. Read more »
On Campus
SU seniors research benefits of a vegetarian diet
Samantha Jezak and Olivia Templeton have been researching the effects of a vegetarian diet on humans, receiving $6,000 in funding. Read more »
Faculty, staff support SU veterans with Orange-covered door hangers
The program features roughly 120 faculty and staff — including teaching assistants — as student veteran liaisons. Read more »
SU’s Chabad House hosts annual menorah lighting Tuesday night
Chabad House at Syracuse University hosted their annual menorah lighting Tuesday night. Read more »
Burton Blatt Institute makes inclusivity a top-priority
The research and training center divides its work into three different categories: gaining employment, job quality and retention, and employment reengagement, which aims to help people with disabilities re-enter the workforce. Read more »
The hats he's worn: What Bobby Maldonado learned from law enforcement career
Bobby Maldonado, chief of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety, reflects on the lessons he’s learned from 40 years in law enforcement. Read more »
University Senate members address gender-based pay inequity among faculty
The provost specifically addressed gender-based pay inequity and also committed to share the findings of the university’s periodic salary reviews. Ritter did not specify when these reviews will take place or be shared. Read more »
SU averages 40 to 50 flu cases per day
Along with providing information about the flu, Groves gave an update on mental health facilities. He said there have been around 4,800 visits to SU’s Counseling Center at the Barnes Center at The Arch this semester. Read more »
SU's Community Review Board adds 2 advisers to help improve public safety
Syracuse University's Community Review Board, tasked with overseeing the conduct of the Department of Public Safety, added two advisers to consult with members of the board. Read more »
DCC coordinator discusses Native American disability history
A campus event on Wednesday discussed Native American disability history on Wednesday at the Schine Student Center. Read more »
SU LGBTQ Resource Center holds vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance
The vigil started with a speech and introduction by Nia Williams and Jacob McGraw, peer educators of the STOP Bias and Hate Initiative. Read more »
SU prolongs DEIA draft plan review period to Dec. 3
Syracuse University released its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility draft plan in October, and its review and feedback process was extended to Dec. 3. Read more »
SU offers creative writing scholarship in honor of Tom Walsh
The Thomas J. Walsh Scholarship will be awarded to one creative writing major in the English department in the College of Arts and Sciences. Read more »
Breaking down SU's 5-year Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility plan
Syracuse University’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility five-year plan draft was released on Oct. 18, and its review period ends on Monday. Read more »
Ombuds report reveals concerns about racial, disability, gender bias at SU
The Office of the University Ombuds released its 2020-21 report on Friday, which revealed that employees and graduate students faced bias and bullying in work settings on campus. Read more »
Newhouse created Lorraine Branham Scholarship. None of the scholars are Black women.
Lorraine Branham, who served as dean of the Newhouse School of Public Communications, died in 2019 following a battle with cancer. She pushed for diversification of the school during her time in the role, but none of the recipients Read more »
35% of SU students meet the qualifications for depression, Barnes Center says
Cory Wallack, executive director of health and wellness at the Barnes Center, spoke about available mental health services for graduate students at the GSO Senate meeting Wednesday. Read more »
College of Law holds ceremony honoring U.S. veterans
Syracuse University’s College of Law held a ceremony Tuesday honoring U.S. veterans. Several service members attended the ceremony. Read more »
Fiserv commits $7 million to Institute for Veterans and Military Families
The commitment is an addition to the $7 million pledge Fiserv made in 2014 to fund veteran and military spouse entrepreneurship programs. Read more »
What it takes to receive an SU honorary degree
People from various fields have received honorary degrees, mostly doctorates and master's degrees, from the university. Read more »
SU alumnus, wife donate $30 million to Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello will provide a $30 million donation to provide operational support for the IVMF every year and continue its support to the U.S. veterans and military families. Read more »
Federal officials appear at National Veterans Resources Center dedication ceremony
The ceremony was originally intended to take place in April 2020, but was delayed until Wednesday due to the pandemic. Read more »
SU's Community Review Board members plan to hold DPS accountable
Syracuse University announced the members on the Community Review Board of the Department of Public Safety. Read more »
Students, alumni push back against VPA’s plan to cut art video program
Undergraduate and graduate students expressed their frustration at VPA's decision to close their art video program in a letter of solidarity. Read more »
