Sheraton Hotel to no longer be offered through Syracuse University housing
Syracuse University on Tuesday announced changes to the 2017 SU Housing Lottery. Read more »
On Campus
Student Association meeting discusses off-campus security camera, other initiatives
Off-campus security camera and providing buses to polling stations were among agenda discussed during a Student Association meeting on Monday night. Read more »
Whitman receives Nasdaq Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship at the Martin J. Whitman School of Syracuse University has received the Nasdaq Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. Read more »
Joint Newhouse and iSchool program explores political opinions on social media
Syracuse University's School of Information Studies and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications have organized the Share of Voice Project. Read more »
College of Law Dean Craig Boise described as the 'most interesting man in the world'
Craig Boise went down a nontraditional path to get to his position as dean of Syracuse University's College of Law last July. Boise is a former SWAT team member, has studied classical piano and has served as a corporate international tax law guru. Read more »
Former Philadelphia mayor speaks about Athenian Oath, public service at Maxwell School
Mayor Michael Nutter spoke about the Athenian Oath and his career as a public servant at Maxwell’s Tanner Lecture Series. Read more »
Syracuse University announces formal change to travel and entertainment policies
The announcement was made on Friday, and formalized a changed travel and entertainment policy related to the travel agency that can be used by students, faculty and staff. Read more »
Former dean appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement
Cathyrn Newton, dean emerita and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement. In her new role Newton is expected to expand undergraduate research. Read more »
Colleen Deacon discusses local and regional issues at campaign event at Watson Theatre
New York state 24th congressional district democratic candidate Colleen Deacon speaks to students and local residents at Syracuse University’s Watson Theatre. Read more »
Queer transgender activist leads workshop on environmental justice at Hendricks Chapel
Evan Greer spoke at SU on Wednesday night on how the environmental justice movement has developed over the years and her own experiences as a queer activist. Read more »
How 3 Syracuse University students are bringing renewable energy to Nepal
Three Syracuse University students run the Thrive Project, a nonprofit organization at SU that aims to promote sustainable energy integration and occupational-based education to underserved global communities. Read more »
Syracuse University keeps advocating for Perkins loan program as federal government plans to end it
Syracuse University continues to support the Federal Perkins Loan Program as the government plans to bring to an end. Read more »
Memorial service held for murdered SU student Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan
More than 100 SU community members gathered inside Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday to remember Yuan and grieve his death. Read more »
Public Diplomacy Symposium returns to Syracuse University, will examine role of NGOs in public sphere
The ninth annual Public Diplomacy Symposium will take on the theme of "New Public Diplomacy" as it returns to Syracuse University after it was held in Washington, D.C., a year ago. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces new members of Campus Framework Advisory Group
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the appointment of eight new members to the Campus Framework Advisory Group as the planning moves on to its next phase. Read more »
Loan default rates decrease at Syracuse University while other private colleges' rates increase
The U.S. Department of Education released its three-year cohort federal student loan default report on Sept. 28 and Syracuse University's default rate decreased. Read more »
Syracuse University student selected as 2016 Astronaut Scholar
Geoffrey Vaartstra, mechanical engineering student at Syracuse University, was selected to receive the 2016 Astronaut Scholar Scholarship. He was recognized for his research in water purification methods. Read more »
Nun and scholar addresses the question 'What are nuns up to?'
Sister Sandra Schneiders discusses and corrects the common misconceptions the secular public has when it comes to nuns, their beliefs and their lifestyles. Read more »
Syracuse University close to finishing analysis of new overtime pay rule
Syracuse University is close to finishing its internal analysis to adjust to the new overtime pay rule. Professors weigh in on the pros and cons of this new rule for the university and the economy as a whole. Read more »
Syracuse University students win first place in research competition
Syracuse University students win first place in all categories at Center of Excellence student poster competition for their environmental research. This is the 16th year the competition has been held during the CoE Symposium. Read more »
Student Association reflects on success of Mental Health Awareness Week
Syracuse University Student Association members speak about the accomplishments following the Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more »
Students and faculty express importance of SU recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day
The Indigenous Students at Syracuse organization, Indigenous Graduate Students and Office of Multicultural Affairs set up a table in front of the Schine Student Center as part of SU’s university-wide celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. Read more »
DPS chief gives reason why no Orange Alert was issued for shots fired on Walnut Avenue
Department of Public Safety Chief Bobby Maldonado says there was no active threat to the Syracuse University community and that is why there was no Orange Alert issued for shots fired in Walnut Avenue. Read more »
Syracuse University to acknowledge indigenous student community moving forward
Syracuse University recently announced it would now be recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October. Read more »
