SPD and DPS respond to attempted burglary at University Village Apartments
A group of eight male teenagers allegedly tried to break into University Village Apartments at approximately 12:57 a.m., according to an email from DPS. Read more »
On Campus
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul named SU’s Class of 2020 commencement speaker
Hochul will return to her alma mater to give a commencement address to the SU and SUNY-ESF Classes of 2020. Read more »
None of SU's COVID-19 cases can be definitively linked to classroom exposure
Non-academic activities and communal living situations have been found to be the primary drivers of transmission, said Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, in a campus-wide email. Read more »
Creators of Living Lab aim to bring net-zero energy to South Campus
Architecture professors Nina Sharifi and Bess Krietemeyer plan on retrofitting existing South Campus apartments on Winding Ridge Road to be net-zero housing. Read more »
2 weeks into fall semester, students weigh in on rising COVID-19 cases
After Syracuse University reported 163 active cases on Monday, The Daily Orange asked students what they think about the uptick. Read more »
Academic Continuity Team leaders reflect on success during 2020-21 school year
The Academic Continuity Team was formed to support students and faculty during the pandemic as they began to use virtual classrooms. Read more »
SU will grant 2 honorary degrees at Class of 2020 commencement ceremony
Kevin Richardson, one of the Exonerated Five, will receive an honorary degree alongside Daniel D’Aniello during the 2020 commencement ceremony. Read more »
Fingerprint scanning in SU dining halls raises privacy concerns among students
Syracuse University is implementing fingerprint scanning in dining halls for students with unlimited meal plans in order to reduce wait times. Read more »
SA calls on university to provide hybrid options for students in quarantine
SA plans to push for more COVID-19 accommodations from the university, like hybrid options for students in quarantine. Read more »
DPS investigating a series of burglaries on South Campus
The alleged burglars entered unlocked properties and vehicles on South Campus, according to a campus-wide email Monday. Read more »
SU professor threatened online for comments on 9/11 attacks
Chancellor Kent Syverud sent an email Monday defending the principles of free speech after the professor received harassment and violent threats. Read more »
Centro will no longer provide transportation on SU campus after 8 p.m.
Students who take Centro buses during the peak time should expect increased delays since Centro will not be able to add extra buses to these routes. Read more »
How will SU's $70 million purchase affect The Marshall? Residents are unsure
SU bought The Marshall in July 2021 for $69.4 million, but residents are concerned over next year's plans. Read more »
Members of 200+ organizations greet students in person at Involvement Fair
Over 200 organizations were allowed to recruit first-year and sophomore students at an in-person involvement fair. Read more »
Gwenn Judge named SU's acting chief financial officer
Judge worked as the university’s interim CFO from June 2016 to February 2017. She has also spent much of her career in the Office of Budget and Planning, serving as a senior budget and planning analyst, as well as an associate director in the office. Read more »
SU relocating Skyhall ll residents to make room for COVID-19 isolation housing
Students' meal plans will be unaltered and students with parking passes will receive accommodations from the university’s Parking and Transportation Services. Read more »
GSO hosts 1st town hall, discusses plans to increase student engagement
SU's Graduate Student Organization's executive board encouraged attendees to get involved and voice their concerns. Read more »
Many international students return to SU campus after year and a half
Many international students said it was difficult to secure a flight to campus because of limited ticket availability. Read more »
SU College Republicans hope to include diverse political viewpoints
The club hopes to hold debates, bring in a speaker and possibly host the NYFCR Upstate conference. Read more »
Alpha Xi Delta suspends partnership with Autism Speaks
Alpha Xi Delta's Eta chapter at SU will now work with the Kindly Hearts Campaign to serve and fund communities directly affected by the pandemic. Read more »
SU’s pre-college program brought positive experiences, increased enrollment
SU's pre-college programs were virtual in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, but the format made them more accessible globally. Read more »
SU’s College of Professional Studies offers online cybersecurity administration degree
Students in the BPS program learn skills including digital forensics, applied information security and securing enterprise digital computer networks. Read more »
Undergraduate research students share immersive summer experience
Over the summer, about 200 undergraduate students conducted or assisted research through the Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement. Read more »
SA dissatisfied with administration’s response to progressive goals
Although Bruen and Stinfort are having more trouble than expected with administrators, they hope that future meetings can be more productive. Read more »
