Students from hotspot states worry about spreading virus on trip home
Students who are returning to coronavirus hotspot states for winter break plan to follow public health guidelines to avoid bringing the virus home to their families. Read more »
On Campus
SU cancels in-person instruction for rest of semester starting Thursday
The university will shift classes completely online starting Thursday and will pause all in-person activities. Read more »
Boston Globe reporters discuss election, anti-press sentiment in Trump era
The reporters said the goal of their project was to put a spotlight on issues important to voters living in the states they documented. Read more »
College of Law will use proctoring software despite bias, security concerns
Students and experts allege that the test monitoring software is racist, ableist, transphobic and prone to security breaches. Read more »
Man yells anti-LGBTQ comment at Syracuse University students on Walnut Place
This is the second bias incident reported at SU this semester. Read more »
Jack Lundin remembered for his writing, positivity and generosity
Lundin was a freshman from Tuckahoe, New York studying magazine, news and digital journalism at Syracuse University. Read more »
Jorge Jimenez’s estate sues Boeheim, SU after fatal 2019 crash
The lawsuit alleges that Boeheim was negligent, driving an SU-owned vehicle at a high rate of speed leading up to the crash. Read more »
SU won’t stream, record in-person classes spring semester
SU will not stream or record in-person classes as it did for the fall 2020 semester. Read more »
SU petitions to modify purpose of scholarship funds to support Falk students
SU filed petitions in court to modify the purpose of four endowment funds, some set aside for the School of Nursing, which closed nearly 14 years ago. Read more »
SA coordinates with SU Libraries to improve textbook affordability
SA is working to expand students’ access to open educational resources and provide more e-books through SU Libraries. Read more »
Students anxiously await final election results the day after polls close
Some Syracuse University students were anxious waiting for elections results to come in. Read more »
Some professors cancel class, adjust plans to reduce Election Day stress
Some professors canceled or adjusted class as votes from this year's election continue to be counted. Read more »
Syracuse voters feel safe voting in person despite rise in COVID-19 cases
Despite risks stemming from an increase in coronavirus cases across Onondaga County, voters said they felt safe at the polls Tuesday. Read more »
College of Arts and Sciences staff member dies
Michael Brandt was an electronics engineer in the SU chemistry department. Read more »
Chancellor Syverud announces 2020-21 Council on Diversity and Inclusion
The council features representatives from a variety of disciplines and offices at SU. Read more »
Working at polls strengthens faculty members' sense of civic duty
First-time faculty poll workers and returning employees said the experience strengthens their sense of civic duty and teaches them about election security. Read more »
SA president expects to release sexual assault reporting app next week
Students will be able to access Callisto as soon as it is made available on campus. Read more »
Students face difficulties with absentee ballot voting process
Several SU students said they’ve experienced difficulty with the absentee voting process and are worried about whether their ballots will arrive in time. Read more »
SU optimistic about containing recent COVID-19 clusters
The clusters were associated with two separate off-campus gathering. Read more »
SU will hold several events for students to discuss election this week
SU will host a variety of panels, discussions and forums ahead of, during and after the election Tuesday. Read more »
SA works to reinstate Posse Scholarship program for students in Los Angeles
SA is working to reinstate the LA program as part of SU's commitment to enrolling underrepresented students. Read more »
Hub Brown named new dean of University of Florida's journalism school
Brown will assume his new position on July 1, according to an SU news release. Read more »
SU unclear about isolation for students who test positive before break
If an SU student tests positive before winter break, they may need to stay in the county to isolate until they are cleared of the virus. Read more »
Remote international students face time differences, unstable internet
The time difference between Syracuse and some international students’ home countries continues to present challenges for many students. Read more »
