SU announces 2021 Unsung Hero award-winners
Unsung Heroes are community members, employees or students that positively impact others but are not “widely recognized” for their work. Read more »
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Amanda Finney and her ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ in Biden press office
The 2016 Newhouse graduate serves as President Joe Biden’s chief of staff for the press office and special assistant to the press secretary. Read more »
Walsh: Syracuse on ‘right track’ despite financial setbacks from COVID-19
Walsh focused on how the city has been recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and provided updates to several long-term city projects. Read more »
SU political science professors react to Joe Biden's inauguration
SU political science professors believe Biden's presidency will signal a period of restoration in the U.S. Read more »
Syracuse University alumnus Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US president
Joe Biden ran for president three times, with his earliest attempt coming in 1988. Jan. 20, 2021 marked his official inauguration as the United States' 46th president. Read more »
Syracuse residents express fear, mistrust of police department at forum
Residents of Syracuse's south and east neighborhoods shared experiences of fear and mistrust of the police during a virtual forum. Read more »
Student accused of cheating sues SU for denying conduct hearing
A student disciplined for cheating alleges that SU denied her a conduct hearing because of coronavirus-related "emergency academic integrity procedures." Read more »
SU to ramp up COVID-19 contact tracing, testing for spring semester
The university is increasing the size of its contact tracing staff and instituting more frequent for students, faculty and staff. Read more »
Officials respond to questions over minor's forceful arrest in public forum
The public forum was part of a series conducted by the Onondaga County Police Reform and Reinventitive Collaboration. Read more »
SU announces testing, quarantine requirements for spring semester
Learn more about the testing and quarantine requirements for students returning to SU for the spring semester. Read more »
SU announces move-in dates, procedures for spring semester
Students from New York and bordering states can begin moving in on Feb. 5 while students from other states will move in between Jan. 30 and Jan. 31. Read more »
Ombuds report lists racism, sexism, retaliation as concerns of SU staff
The Office of the University Ombuds provides a confidential and neutral space for SU employees to discuss conflicts. Read more »
John Katko supports Trump's impeachment, 1st House Republican to do so
“To allow the president of the United States to incite this attack without consequence is a direct threat to the future of our democracy," Katko told Syracuse.com. "I cannot sit by without taking action." Read more »
Ruby Bridges to speak at SU’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Bridges, a civil rights activist and bestselling author, was one of the first Black students to attend an all-white elementary school in the South. Read more »
‘Our Laura’: Laura Rodriguez remembered for her determination, compassion
Rodriguez, also known as Natalya, was a senior from Houston, Texas studying psychology at Syracuse University. Read more »
Independent commission to redraw Syracuse Common Council districts
The Common Council passed an ordinance beginning the 15-month redistricting process for Council districts and accepted over $1.6 million in CARES Act funds. Read more »
Some SU instructors eligible for COVID-19 vaccine as state alters guidelines
Under New York State Department of Health guidance, college and university faculty qualify as part of phase 1B of the vaccine distribution effort. Read more »
Gov. Cuomo tackles COVID-19 vaccine distribution, economic revival in address
Cuomo announced the launch of the state’s Public Health Core, a joint effort by Cornell University and Northwell Hospital to educate and vaccinate residents. Read more »
SU still unsure about Class of 2020 commencement
SU is still unsure of when it will be possible to hold a commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 but intends to eventually do so. Read more »
SU slates commencement for May 23 with goal of in-person ceremony
The ceremony, previously set for May 9, was pushed back by two weeks to accommodate the updated spring semester calendar. Read more »
All uniformed Syracuse Police Department officers will wear body cameras
The 220 selected officers are individuals that SPD identified as having an essential need for the cameras based on their role. Read more »
23 SU instructors join open letter calling for Trump's removal from office
Twenty-three political science professors, Ph.D candidates and a postdoctoral fellow signed an open letter calling for President Donald Trump to be immediately removed from office through impeachment or with the 25th Amendment. Read more »
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado to retire in August
Throughout his time at the university, Maldonado has helped DPS strengthen its training programs and policing strategies as well as diversity within the department. Read more »
Remembrance scholars condemn Capitol storming as ‘domestic terrorism’
The mob of Trump supporters descended on the Capitol as Congress convened to certify the electoral college votes. Read more »
