University community members frustrated plans for an Ombuds Office have not materialized
An Ombuds Office would provide an independent and confidential place for SU community members to resolve conflicts. Read more »
On Campus
How Syracuse University's potential 3-year housing requirement compares to schools nationally
Only seven of 100 schools analyzed by The Daily Orange require students to live on campus more than three years. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud approves recommendations to better university community experience
The recommendations approved include the creation of a mandatory first-year forum and a staff climate advisory group. Read more »
2 Syracuse University students awarded Phi Kappa Psi memorial scholarship
Jack McCarthy and Dylan Gans, two brothers of Syracuse University’s chapter of Phi Kappa Psi, were awarded scholarships in memory of a fraternity member who died in 2016. Read more »
Students, alumni march across Syracuse University campus to protest uncertain future of DACA
About 60 people marched at a rally Saturday protesting President Donald Trump’s plan to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. Read more »
Local farm delivery feels impact of Wegmans' same-day delivery service
Common Threads Farm in Syracuse is facing competition with Wegman’s newly introduced food delivery service. The farm doesn’t guarantee weekly delivery, which could alienate customers. Read more »
The Daily Orange interviewed more than 100 SU students about Uber and Lyft. Here’s what they had to say.
Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft were legalized statewide in June. The companies previously operated in the greater New York City area. Read more »
Prestigious arts foundation awards Syracuse University student $15,000 for recent paintings, artwork
Tong Zhang, a studio arts graduate student, said he gains inspiration for his artwork from his four-year-old son. Read more »
Search for a Renée Crown University Honors Program director expected to continue late into the semester
The new director would oversee the honor program’s budget, according to the Syracuse University Office of Human Resources. Read more »
Falk Dean Diane Lyden Murphy details role as co-chair of sexual and relationship violence task force
Murphy replaces Joanna Masingila, dean of the School of Education, as co-chair. Masingila stepped down from the position at the end of last year. Read more »
Student Association pledges to contribute $5,000 to aid disaster relief efforts across the country
A motion was passed at SA’s Monday night meeting to contribute $5,000 from the student advancement fund to aid efforts in Texas and Florida — along with other areas that could potentially be affected by natural disasters. Read more »
Mayoral candidates know little about Syracuse University’s 20-year Campus Framework project
The Campus Framework project is the university’s 20-year plan for physical campus development. The plan includes a major South Campus housing relocation to Main Campus. Read more »
Former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien to speak about newsroom diversity at 1st University Lecture
O’Brien, a former CNN program co-anchor, was named journalist of the year in 2010 by the National Association of Black Journalists. Read more »
Meet the Syracuse University Student Association’s 7 recently appointed committee chairs
The new committee chairs’ initiatives include the expansion of social media outreach, library hours and improvement of diversity representation on campus. Read more »
Here’s where you can attend a 9/11 memorial service in the Syracuse area
Memorial services honoring the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks are being held across the city on Monday. Read more »
Report: In NCAA-mandated interviews, Syracuse athletes voiced academic advising concerns, dissatisfaction with facilities
SU’s Faculty Oversight Committee conducted the interviews with athletes finishing their eligibility at the university in December 2016 and May 2017. Read more »
Syracuse University professors commend DACA after President Donald Trump announces end to program
Congress now has six months to take action to extend some DACA protections past March 2018. Rescinding DACA was one of President Donald Trump’s major campaign promises. Read more »
Two-thirds of private universities opt out of New York state tuition aid program
Syracuse University was one of 66 colleges and universities in New York that opted out of the tuition assistance program, but officials expressed they would reevaluate it in the future. Read more »
Construction update: Hendricks Chapel work nears completion
Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, detailed ongoing project updates in an email to the campus community Tuesday. Read more »
Syracuse University tutoring services expand programming this semester
Students will have the opportunity to receive tutoring in more classes this semester. Here is a list of the classes that are being offered. Read more »
Alumni donate $5.25 million to scholarship fundraising effort connected to Invest Syracuse
SU alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua, Class of 1960 and 1962, respectively, donated $5.25 million for undergraduate financial aid. The money is going to the fundraising component of Invest Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse University officials provide few updates during first Invest Syracuse forum
A mix of about 75 students and faculty members attended the event, asking a range of questions about Invest Syracuse fundraising goals. The forum was hosted in Goldstein Auditorium at Schine Student Center. Read more »
Chancellor: Syracuse University remains committed to protecting undocumented students after end to DACA program
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program aimed to protect undocumented children who were brought into the U.S. as minors. Trump promised during the election he would end the program. Read more »
School of Information Studies professors awarded almost $500,000 to study workforce automation
The National Science Foundation awarded two iSchool professors nearly $500,000 to create a team of scholars to study automation. Researchers from Facebook, Microsoft and Nissan will be part of the group. Read more »
