Remembrance Scholars convey program’s importance despite virtual events
This year's scholars have participated in Remembrance Week events throughout their time at SU, but the events have now changed because of COVID-19. Read more »
On Campus
LaShan Lovelace hopes to strengthen diversity initiatives, equity at SU
In this new role, LaShan Lovelace will work with SU administrators and staff to create and expand diversity and inclusion initiatives. Read more »
SA, Mayor Walsh will talk about Waverly and Comstock avenues traffic light
Student Association will meet with Mayor Ben Walsh next week to discuss replacing a traffic light at the intersection of Waverly and Comstock avenues with a four-way stop. Read more »
Experts explain how SU's rapid response contained COVID-19 cluster
Here is how experts said SU contained an a cluster of coronavirus cases among students. Read more »
Here's a breakdown of Loretta Lynch investigation, DPS review board
Lynch’s proposed Public Safety Community Review Board will hear, review and recommend actions in response to allegations of misconduct by DPS officers. Read more »
Former student sues SU after expulsion over sexual assault allegations
A former student claims that the sexual assault allegations that led to his expulsion were part of a "homophobic panic." Read more »
Newhouse professor Sherri Taylor dedicated career to inspiring students
Taylor died on Oct. 19 at home after a years-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 70. Read more »
Newhouse establishes scholarship in honor of late dean Lorraine Branham
The Lorraine Branham Scholarship Fund will allow under-resourced students to attend Newhouse debt-free. Read more »
Author Ibram X. Kendi explains importance of anti-racism
Kendi explained the difference between being non-racist and anti-racist during the webinar. Read more »
Trevor Pierce remembered for his tenacity, kindness
Family and friends remember Pierce for his passion, his kind and courageous spirit and his ability to bring people together. Read more »
SU expects Loretta Lynch to finish DPS review in December
SU expects Loretta Lynch to complete her review of the Department of Public Safety in December, though details of Lynch’s report may not become public until later. Read more »
Professors redesign, cancel midterm exams due to online learning
Some Syracuse University professors redesigned midterm projects and exams this semester while others abandoned them altogether. Read more »
High school students tour SU virtually after cancelation of campus visits
Many high school seniors now rely solely on virtual tours, online resources and social media to gain information about colleges. Read more »
SU students, faculty hope some fall semester changes will become long term
Some SU faculty and students hope certain changes due to the pandemic will stick around. Read more »
Virtual service honors the SU community members who died this past month
The service commemorated students Trevor Pierce and Jack Lundin, graduate student and SU staff member Bridget Lawson and professor Sherri Taylor. Read more »
SU students don't need to take all belongings home for winter break
Syracuse University is asking students living on campus to pack and label all their belongings before leaving for winter break. Read more »
SA proposes 4-way stop at Waverly and Comstock
An Assembly member proposed the idea following the death of a student last week after colliding with an SU trolley at the intersection. Read more »
SU plans to launch DPS review board by spring 2021 semester
SU's Public Safety Community Review Board is part of former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch's review of DPS. Read more »
Newhouse professor dies after long illness
Sherri Taylor was a faculty member in the visual communications department and coordinator of scholastic programs at Newhouse. She died overnight after a long illness. Read more »
National MRI program donates chemistry equipment to 2 SU departments
Receiving two MRI grants within the same year is a “milestone achievement,” according to an SU news release. Read more »
Hong Kong law challenges academic freedom among SU international students
SU international students now worry that they may face repercussions for taking classes deemed subversive in their home country. Read more »
SU awards Kevin Richardson university’s 1st honorary bachelor’s degree
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the honorary degree in a virtual ceremony held as part of SU’s Coming Back Together Black and Latino alumni reunion. Read more »
SU students' email generating AI receives $2.6 million in funding
OthersideAI, which crafts emails using AI technology, was founded by two Syracuse University students and one graduate. Read more »
SU will reopen fitness centers, resume some in-person activities
University-sponsored in-person student activities, as well as those hosted by student organizations, can resume as long as attendance is limited to 25 people or fewer. Read more »
