Students reflect on SU’s placement in 2021 national college rankings
The Daily Orange asked students for their reactions to Syracuse University's placements on Forbes, Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report's college rankings. Read more »
On Campus
SU will restore late night Warehouse shuttle service
Syracuse University's Parking and Transportation Services will resume late-night service to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse starting on Monday. Read more »
Besides FYS 101, most SU schools, colleges require 1 diversity course to graduate
Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility make up IDEA, a course requirement for all undergraduate students at SU. Read more »
Here's how SU's meal plan prices compare to other institutions
SU has the most expensive unlimited meal plan and the most expensive average cost per meal in block plans when compared to six other institutions. Read more »
SU will establish research institute in honor of alumna and her husband
Syracuse University will establish a research institute and two endowed professorships in honor of Carolyn Wheeler, who graduated from SU in 1967, and her husband, Charles Wheeler. Read more »
ROTC student starts petition asking SU to offer scholarships to Afghan refugees
The student, Madi Messare, was passionate to get involved after Stalwart Battalion's opportunity board was limited last year due to the pandemic. Read more »
Pathway Program offers students chance to attend SU after 1 year at Wells College
Some students currently enrolled in the Pathway Program said they were happy to be able to start college life on a rural campus instead of on a large campus in a city. Read more »
What the Board of Trustees' undergraduate representative hopes to achieve
Amaar Asif, the undergraduate student representative for the Board of Trustees, said that he hopes to bridge the gap of communication between students and the Board. Read more »
SU will pay over $3.7 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit
Five female faculty members at SU allege that policies relating to compensation and promotions negatively impacted them and other female colleagues. Read more »
What these new VPA professors hope to bring to their programs
Syracuse University recently hired 10 new faculty members in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read more »
Meet 6 of the new professors at SU's College of Arts and Sciences
The Daily Orange spoke with the six professors who responded for comment to ask them how their previous experiences will serve in their teaching and research as well as what they hope for the future of their departments. Read more »
Board of Trustees adds 3 representatives, 2 will hold newly created positions
Amaar Asif, Maithreyee Dubé and Ryan Marquette will occupy representative positions. Read more »
'We trusted the university': Students affected by SU data breach express frustration
The data leak affected about 9,800 SU students as well as alumni and applicants after someone gained unauthorized access to an employee’s email account. Data such as Social Security numbers and names were exposed in the leak. Read more »
Students concerned over safety while running around SU campus
Students said that recent break-ins on South campus have sparked concerns over running in and around Syracuse University. Read more »
SU's University College renamed to College of Professional Studies
Syracuse University’s University College changed its name to the College of Professional Studies after the Board of Trustees approved the change last May. Read more »
Gallery: Students gather for vigil in solidarity with sexual assault survivors
Stand With Survivors SU (SWSSU) held a candlelight vigil in solidarity with sexual assault survivors. The vigil was held on the stairs of Hall of Languages, where attendees gathered and listened to survivors tell their stories. Read more »
Many former Skyhall II residents express frustration over unexpected relocation
Students who had originally been living in Skyhall II were moved across campus, causing confusion and frustration. Read more »
Syracuse University rises 43 spots to 113 in Forbes’ 2021 national college ranking
SU was judged on various factors in the rankings by Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and the Wall Street Journal. Read more »
SU places Phi Kappa Theta on probation, Lambda Upsilon Lambda on investigative status
Phi Kappa Theta was found responsible for violations of the Code of Student Conduct as well as Fraternity and Sorority Affairs policies. Read more »
Hundreds protest outside IFC chapter houses Tuesday alleging sexual assault
Protesters initially gathered at Psi Upsilon but their numbers grew as they visited other fraternities on Comstock and Walnut Avenues. Read more »
Shaw Hall introduces a Living Learning Community for architecture students
More than 60 students indicated their interest in the new LLC during the housing selection process, while 38 students — both domestic and international — were selected to participate in its pilot year. Read more »
SU employees donated more to Democratic candidates than other parties in 2021
Of the donations made by SU employees, 71% went to Democratic groups, 26% went to Republican groups and the remaining 3% were to unaffiliated groups. Read more »
SA hopes to fill 33 out of 47 vacant seats during upcoming election
SA President David Bruen said he wants to expand the endowment fund to allow more members to receive stipends. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul praises Class of 2020 graduates for their endurance during pandemic
Hochul, who graduated from SU in 1980, said her time at SU had a “profound influence” on both her rise to the position of governor and the person she became on that journey. Read more »
