Lawsuits allege SU mishandled sexual abuse allegations
Two lawsuits filed Tuesday allege that Syracuse University knew about Conrad Mainwaring’s sexual abuse of young males, but did not act. Read more »
On Campus
Alpha Chi Rho appeals suspension from SU
An appeals process is ongoing after SU suspended Alpha Chi Rho after a guest shouted a racial slur at a Black woman. Read more »
Over 150 graduate students to continue strike
Graduate students will update the goals of the strike to account for recent developments and ensure protesters receive “institutional support.” Read more »
SA urges university to rethink protester treatment
SU's Student Association called for the university to give protesters inside Crouse-Hinds Hall access to food and other supplies in a statement Wednesday. Read more »
Video: Students, faculty rally outside Crouse-Hinds
DPS officers restricted deliveries of food and supplies to protesters on Tuesday. Supporters rallied outside throughout the day, often yelling and chanting at officers. https://youtu.be/ILFL5LQc40U… Read more »
Some graduate students to strike until university lifts suspensions
Graduate students will strike until suspensions for student activists have been lifted and students in Crouse-Hinds Hall are given unrestricted and unconditional access to food, medication, healthcare, hygiene products and spiritual advisors. Read more »
#NotAgainSU to occupy Crouse-Hinds for 3rd day
#NotAgainSU will continue its occupation of Crouse-Hinds Hall for a third day after protesters rejected a conditional deal with university officials that would have revoked their suspensions. Read more »
Suspended protesters can access dorms, dining halls, provost says
Officials provided protesters with options for open spaces where they could continue their protest, such as Bird Library, Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu said in an SU News release. Read more »
More than 300 faculty, students sign letter opposing #NotAgainSU suspensions
In the letter, signatories call for the immediate reinstatement of suspended students and express opposition to “the university choosing the nuclear option” of consequences. Read more »
SA President continues support for student body during 2nd sit-in
Mackenzie Mertikas, SA President, encouraged Assembly members to read #NotAgainSU’s statement on Instagram to understand the motivations behind their current occupation. Read more »
SU relocates Crouse-Hinds Hall classes amid protest
Classes usually held in the building will be relocated until further notice, a university official said in an email Monday night. Read more »
SU officials say #NotAgainSU has 'unwillingness to engage'
In an email, Syracuse administrators said students won't be suspended for protesting, but they violated the campus disruption policy. Read more »
SA working to increase turnout in spring election
Just 12% of Syracuse University students voted in last year’s Student Association election. SA officials are hoping to get at least 20% to vote in the upcoming election. Read more »
Faculty express concerns about online degree program with for-profit company
The university partnered with 2U, a for-profit corporation, to create an online degree program in the School of Social Work. Faculty in the school have expressed concerns about the program’s financial viability. Read more »
CuseHacks brings more than 100 student participants
Students competed for 24 hours on coding projects for a chance to win prizes such as keyboards and smart speakers. Read more »
#NotAgainSU discusses demands with Board of Trustees
#NotAgainSU, a Black student-led movement, said it hopes a Wednesday meeting with Syracuse University's Board of Trustees helped communicate patterns of oppression. Read more »
3 takeaways from annual University Senate forum
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the search for a new provost at the University Senate’s open forum. Read more »
Grad students advocating for better wages, anticipating survey data
SU's Graduate Student Organization is working to increase annual stipends for graduates working at the university. Read more »
iSchool, Microsoft to analyze data about Syracuse
The partnership is one of four in the U.S. and employs student volunteers who gather and present city data using Microsoft software. Read more »
'Cuse Works connects students to employment opportunities
The online resource will also add job and opportunity listings on Handshake, SU’s career database, for jobs that fit with ’Cuse Work’s six university shared competencies and 10 professional skills. Read more »
DellPlain resident witnesses recent racist incident
Leah Buxbaum, a sophomore transmedia major who lives in DellPlain, said she was sitting in her dorm when she heard the N-word shouted from her open window. Read more »
Driver shouts racial slur at students on University Place
A driver yelled the slur out the window of the vehicle at about 1:30 Saturday. Read more »
Newhouse dean search yields no viable candidates
The school will continue to search for the right person to fill the position, Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu said. Read more »
Allan Gonzalez remembered for talent, compassion
Allan Gonzalez’s family and friends talked about his life after the 22-year-old was found dead Thursday after accidentally falling into Onondaga Creek in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
