SU will hold classes at normal capacity this fall
As SU plans to resume in-person instruction at normal capacity this fall, both vaccinated and unvaccinated community members must follow university guidelines. Read more »
On Campus
iSchool graduate student dies
John Lewis Aldridge, a graduate student in Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, died on July 8. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-Asian bias incident
On Sunday, an unknown man reportedly approached a student on East Genesee Street, made derogatory statements about Asian people and spat in the student’s direction. Read more »
CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks indoors in Onondaga County
The CDC added Onondaga County to its list of counties with substantial COVID-19 transmission rates and recommended residents begin wearing masks indoors. Read more »
DPS releases updates on investigation into 2 bias incidents
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety has released updates on further investigation into 2 bias incidents. Read more »
Flyers containing derogatory language found in Bird Library
Since the flyers were reported, DPS officers have searched the area in Bird Library, reviewed camera footage and interviewed witnesses. Read more »
NY State Police to offer help investigating anti-Semitic incident at SU
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to aid DPS investigation. Read more »
SU acquires The Marshall, reveals findings of housing review
The acquisition decision came after a committee review of housing for the university. The committee, made up of representatives from across campus to provide insight into student living, began the review in 2019. Read more »
Student arrested for possession of firearms
The South Campus resident has been taken into custody and placed on interim suspension. Read more »
The D.O. answers your questions about SU’s meal plan changes
After Syracuse University made the decision to remove meal swipe options at Schine Student Center and campus convenience stores, The Daily Orange received questions from readers on Instagram. Read more »
Parking and Transportation takes over safety escort shuttle service from DPS
Parking and Transportation Services staff will handle the operation of the program, instead of the Department of Public Safety, following recommendations made in a report by former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Read more »
Almost all SU students, faculty on campus fully vaccinated as NY emergency ends
90% of students on Syracuse University's campus this summer and 97% of faculty and benefit-eligible staff have been fully vaccinated, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces an end to New York state's 15-month long COVID-19 emergency. Read more »
SU approves additional recommendations from disability review committee
Chancellor Kent Syverud has approved the second phase of recommendations made by Syracuse University’s Disability External Review Committee. Read more »
Joanna Masingila to conclude tenure as dean of SU’s School of Education
Joanna Masingila will conclude her tenure as dean of SU's School of Education to take a one-year leave for research in August. Read more »
Why students are petitioning against SU’s decision to reduce meal swipe options
The students created the petition to challenge the university’s policy change and to illustrate that this policy shows structural issues within the university. The petition has reached over 1,850 signatures as of Sunday afternoon. Read more »
SU’s Forever Orange campaign raises $1 billion
Syracuse University's Forever Orange campaign raised $1 billion in donations supporting the expansion of faculty research and the student experience, about 20 months after its initial launch. Read more »
Owners of Panda West on Marshall Street to retire after 29 years of business
The owners of the oldest Chinese restaurant on Marshall Street, Panda West, have decided to retire after running the business for nearly three decades. Read more »
Gretchen Ritter to become SU's next vice chancellor, replacing John Liu
During her time as Ohio State's Dean of the Arts and Sciences school, Ritter helped revamp the university’s theatre department, secured the college’s largest individual donation and expanded support for sponsored research, according to the release. Read more »
Keith Alford to become dean of University at Buffalo’s School of Social Work
Alford served as SU’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer since May 2019, and he was the interim chief diversity and inclusion officer the year prior. Read more »
Board of Trustees adds law school student, staff representative positions
The graduate student representative advocated for representation for law students, and the University Senate pushed for staff to have a voice on the board. Separate proposals prompted the board to add the new roles. Read more »
SU elects 7 new members to Board of Trustees
All of the newly elected members are alumni of the university or are connected to the university through family or service. Read more »
SU will continue to require masks on campus pending updates from NY state
While SU isn't changing their own policy, Haynie said that the news from the CDC shows a positive trend with COVID-19. Read more »
President of Queens College explains how to combat anti-Asian racism
The President of Queens College spoke with SU students about fighting against anti-Asian racism and violence on Wednesday night. Read more »
Legalization leaves students using marijuana medically with questions
It is now legal to use marijuana for medical and recreational purposes state-wide, but many colleges and universities receiving federal money still prohibit the use of marijuana on campus. Read more »
