Renowned roboticist Vijay Kumar gives 1st University Lecture on advances in drone technology
Vijay Kumar is an award-winning engineer and roboticist with a specialty in drones. Read more »
On Campus
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity suspended from Syracuse University for conduct violations
The fraternity is the second to be suspended from Syracuse University during the 2017-18 academic year. Read more »
Syracuse University officials push to support graduate student research
Several professors said graduate students are key to the university’s standing as a major research college. Read more »
SA president responds to Graduate Student Organization frustrations over private meeting
The meeting was held to discuss possible changes to Student Legal Services. Read more »
3 Syracuse stories you may have missed this weekend
SUNY-ESF President Quentin Wheeler responded to an Undergraduate Student Association resolution calling on increased communication between college administration and the campus community, among other things. Read more »
6th annual SU Rising: Stop Sexual Abuse event held at Hendricks Chapel
The event was held to raise awareness about sexual abuse on campus and throughout the community. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization members express frustration over private meeting
GSO President Jack Wilson said he was notified of a plan to potentially replace Student Legal Services after a meeting with university leaders had already occurred. Read more »
Dozens of fire alarms set off by e-cigarettes, popcorn disturb the sleep of students living in Lawrinson Hall
Many freshmen dread the 20-story walk down and ensuing 20-story walk back up during alarms at the hall. Read more »
College of Law designated as New York science and technology center
The College of Law was the first law school to start a law commercialization program, a university official said. Read more »
Biotechnology research isn’t slowing down anytime soon at Syracuse University
While research in biotechnology and forensics have been steady or increasing slowly, central New York is looking to become a center for the field. Read more »
Dean addresses College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Transformation Plan
The Transformation Plan is a multi-million dollar set of initiatives to advance goals of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read more »
$20,000 grant program to support accessibility ideas
Syracuse University announced the launch of the grants program on Monday. Read more »
Textbook bundles hurt college affordability for students, study finds
A recent study found that bundled textbooks can negatively impact college affordability. Read more »
Newhouse students, faculty win 55 awards in international competition
Syracuse University had previously won 36 awards in 2017 and 15 awards in 2016, but this year marks the school’s best showing in the international graphic design competition. Read more »
Chinese student leader urges Syracuse University to launch official WeChat account
Yaqi Kang, president of the China Student Development Think Tank, said off-campus areas are still perceived as dangerous by some international students. Read more »
SU creates resource webpage for DACA/undocumented students
The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students was formed after President Donald Trump considered ending the DACA program. Read more »
News briefs: 3 stories you may have missed
Syracuse University announced the launch of a new webpage to help support DACA/undocumented students, a Syracuse-area senator emerged as a the GOP governor’s race frontrunner and a local nonprofit announced that they would be seeking comment on how to better improve quality of life around the city. Read more »
PBS host discusses divisiveness in politics, social media during Syracuse University lecture
Alexander Heffner, host of PBS’s "The Open Mind," discussed incivility in government and social media Thursday evening. Read more »
Syracuse University appoints interim ADA coordinator amid transparency concerns
Aaron Hodukavich left his position at the university Friday to take a new job, SU confirmed Wednesday night. Read more »
Syracuse University to launch expanded career services program
The hiring of new advisers will be funded in part by the $100 million Invest Syracuse fundraising initiative. Read more »
Mumps outbreak helped Syracuse University prepare for hard-hitting flu season
The flu outbreak in central New York has been particularly severe. Read more »
Construction update: Archbold construction progresses, Graham Dining Hall fitness center work continues
The Archbold Gymnasium project is estimated to cost $50 million. Read more »
Student Association confirms 2 joint chiefs of staff, filling vacancy
The previous chief of staff stepped down prior to the start of the spring semester. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh works to address Syracuse’s looming budget deficit
Walsh has said the city plans to partner with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs to host a Fiscal Summit. Read more »
