Video: How the Syracuse University community responded to 2 different acts of terror
On Sunday night, Hendricks Chapel hosted two candlelight vigils for two different reasons. Read more »
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SU Jewish community mourns Pittsburgh mass shooting
The Chabad House at SU and the Winnick Hillel Center organized a vigil Sunday evening in response to Saturday’s mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Read more »
Margaret Atwood discusses activism, literary legacy at SU lecture
The author of more than 40 literary works, including "The Handmaid's Tale," discussed the current United States political climate and the legacy of her writing and activism. Read more »
Boost the ‘Cuse fundraiser triples goal in 2nd year
The fundraiser will last for 24 hours on Thursday and aims to attract 5,000 donors. Read more »
This SU organization aims to bridge the gap between international, domestic students
The Pan Global Entrepreneurs Association, or PanGEA, will host its first challenge this November. Read more »
SU groups host events for Disability Awareness Month
A Bird Library exhibit features approximately 40 books about experiences of being disabled, including both physical and mental disabilities. Read more »
Balter responds to hot-button questions during Q&A at SU
SU’s College Democrats invited congressional candidate Dana Balter to campus to answer questions from the community. Read more »
Video: Take a tour of Alpha Chi Rho’s renovated fraternity house
The renovations cost about $2.3 million. Read more »
SU plans to hire 100 faculty over next 5 years
SU officials have said 20 tenure-track faculty will be hired each year through 2023. Read more »
ASL may be recognized as an official language at SU
Student Association is looking for signatures on a student interest petition to bring the question of ASL curriculum up with University Senate. Read more »
Bestselling author George Saunders speaks about life, writing and kindness during lecture at SU
Saunders kicked off Syracuse University’s Lectures Series on Thursday night at Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
United Church of Christ calls on SU to denounce Theta Tau
At an annual meeting in June, the New York conference of the United Church of Christ passed a resolution to mandate anti-racism training. It called on SU to also implement the training. Read more »
SU’s iSchool is working to increase internet access in Liberia
The iSchool is leading “40 in 2021,” a project that aims to reach 40 percent internet connectivity in Liberia by 2021. More than 6,000 internet backpacks will be sent to the country. Read more »
Experts, students weigh in on the effects of Juuling
The e-cigarette has become popular on college campuses, including SU. Some community members said that raises red flags based on the lack of knowledge about Juul’s health impact. Read more »
SA to compile report on sexual assault, violence at SU
Syracuse University’s Student Association is compiling a report on sexual assault and relationship violence on campus. SA members said it will highlight how SU treats victims in reporting and receiving help. Read more »
SU Greek life reviewers to submit report next week
Greek life reviewers who visited the Syracuse University campus last month plan to submit a draft report by Oct. 17, Chancellor Kent Syverud said at… Read more »
MySlice to include preferred pronoun option in 2019
Syracuse University’s web portal MySlice is working toward introducing the preferred pronoun option for students, faculty and staff. Read more »
Organizations prepare to move off Ostrom Avenue in anticipation of possible SU dorms
The LGBT Resource Center and other organizations on the 700 block of Ostrom Avenue will move as Syracuse University considers expanding student housing in the area. Read more »
SU updates sexual harassment policy to comply with state standards
Syracuse University will start mandatory yearly sexual harassment training for all employees to fulfill new state guidelines. Read more »
New SA committee proposed to review RSOs, Greek organizations
UPDATED: Oct. 9, 2018 at 4:07 p.m. Syracuse University’s Student Association is considering a bill that would create a committee to audit and regulate transparency between… Read more »
How Brian Konkol’s 1st year as Hendricks Chapel dean generated praise, tension
Students on the Spiritual Life Council said they requested more communication between students and the dean last semester. Read more »
Video: Students, faculty walk out against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
On Thursday, students and faculty gathered outside Hendricks Chapel to protest. Read more »
Gallery: SU community members protest Kavanaugh on Quad
Hundreds of SU community members walked out of classes on Thursday to protest Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. Read more »
