How SU students can apply for coronavirus emergency relief funding
Students can now apply to receive financial assistance for coronavirus-related expenses. Read more »
On Campus
Student demands tuition refunds in class action lawsuit against SU
A class-action lawsuit filed Friday alleges that Syracuse University has improperly retained tuition payments and fees after the spring semester moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
DPS investigates online post targeting Black, Hispanic and Catholic people
DPS is investigating a post to a social media website for Greek life that contained “bias comments” about Black people, Catholics and Hispanics. Read more »
SU to place additional security cameras in all residence halls
SU will install additional cameras in lounges and elevators in residence halls and the area of Walnut Park and the Women’s Building. Read more »
Justine Hastings, Ryan Golden hope to include #NotAgainSU in SA discussions
The president and vice president of Student Association plan to implement a third-party sexual assault reporting system. They also plan to include #NotAgainSU in SA discussions. Read more »
Employers try to protect essential workers during coronavirus pandemic
Essential workers in Syracuse said working during the pandemic has caused anxiety and stress, but in many cases employers have stepped up to the plate to deliver support. Read more »
SU students continue to violate social distancing rules
SU officials said Friday they have been receiving reports of students violating social distancing guidelines. Read more »
SU to provide $4.9 million in emergency funds for coronavirus expenses
SU will disperse at least $4.9 million in emergency financial aid grants to students as part of a federal stimulus package. It is awaiting guidance about how to utilize other relief funding. Read more »
SUNY-ESF celebrates Earth Day 50th anniversary virtually
Earth Day will be recognized in the future as SUNY-ESF Day in Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. Read more »
SU loses $35 million in revenue, unplanned coronavirus expenses
SU will freeze salaries and halt non-essential construction projects after the university announced it has lost an estimated $35 million due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Julio Burgos to increase fiscal training for student organizations
Julio Burgos wants to make applying for funding more accessible to student organizations in his role as Student Association Comptroller. Read more »
Morgan Eaton, David Williams aim to add student voices in SA decisions
Morgan Eaton and David Williams hope to improve health and wellness at SU by prioritizing student voices in Student Association’s decision-making processes. Read more »
Justine Hastings, Ryan Golden want SU to be more affordable
Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden, who are running for Student Association president and vice president, said they support all of #NotAgainSU’s demands. Read more »
Sadia Ahmed, Yanan Wang hope to make SU inclusive of marginalized groups
Sadia Ahmed and Yanan Wang, candidates for Student Association president and vice president, hope to make Syracuse University inclusive of all groups. Read more »
College Republicans reject resolution condemning Ben Shapiro
The College Republicans pushed back against a draft resolution that condemned conservative commentator Ben Shapiro as a “white supremacist” after it was announced he could visit campus in the fall. Read more »
SU to offer online textbook buyback, expand city food delivery
SU is partnering with Grubhub to expand food and grocery delivery services for students still in Syracuse. Read more »
Class of 2020 will have Commencement in Carrier Dome this fall
SU will hold its 2020 Commencement in the Dome come fall. The ceremony, originally scheduled for May, was cancelled due to the coronavirus. Read more »
SA candidates debate coronavirus response, Ben Shapiro visit
Candidates for Syracuse University’s next Student Association leadership sparred over funding for controversial speakers and discussed SU’s response to coronavirus during a virtual debate Tuesday evening. Read more »
Students struggle to maintain mental health during social distancing
Students have struggled with loneliness and mental health issues as social distancing measures have increased. Read more »
Student Association candidates condemn Ben Shapiro visit
Members of SU’s Student Association have submitted a resolution condemning conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro’s planned visit to campus. Read more »
Ben Shapiro may visit SU in October
Conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro will come to Syracuse University in October. Details about the event, which will cost about $40,000, are still being determined. Read more »
SU to continue diversity and inclusion events online
SU is exploring platforms to deliver diversity-related professional development and other updates about its recent commitments amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
SU to reduce campus transportation services
SU will reduce transportation services near campus, but provide several new services aimed at community involvement amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
SU to continue paying student employees
SU will pay student employees two weeks of wages and continue paying work-study employees until the end of the semester. Read more »
