Video: Here's what Syracuse University in the fall looks like
Syracuse University's campus and the surrounding area become especially vibrant with leaves turning from green colors to orange and yellow. Read more »
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SU students, faculty hope some fall semester changes will become long term
Some SU faculty and students hope certain changes due to the pandemic will stick around. Read more »
Federal order forces some US colleges to cut diversity programming
SU, which receives federal funding for certain programs and research, has not publicly spoken out against the order. Read more »
Virtual service honors the SU community members who died this past month
The service commemorated students Trevor Pierce and Jack Lundin, graduate student and SU staff member Bridget Lawson and professor Sherri Taylor. Read more »
SU students don't need to take all belongings home for winter break
Syracuse University is asking students living on campus to pack and label all their belongings before leaving for winter break. Read more »
Bridget Lawson exhibited selflessness in her work, relationships
Bridget Lawson made an impact in her work with academic services at SU, the Syracuse City School District and her personal relationships. Read more »
SA proposes 4-way stop at Waverly and Comstock
An Assembly member proposed the idea following the death of a student last week after colliding with an SU trolley at the intersection. Read more »
Community activist Aggie Lane helps low-income residents find jobs
Aggie Lane, 75, lives on the Southside of Syracuse and is the treasurer and co-founder of the Urban Jobs Task Force. Read more »
Here's where Katko and Balter stand on various national issues
Balter launched her 2020 campaign in April 2019 after narrowly losing her first campaign to Katko by about 5 percentage points in 2018. Read more »
Katko and Balter argue COVID-19 pandemic, health care during live debate
Both candidates criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the pandemic during the debate. Read more »
SU's online classes aren't accessible, big tech funds local election
We talk about how Syracuse University has not provided accommodations to some students with disabilities for online classes. Read more »
SU plans to launch DPS review board by spring 2021 semester
SU's Public Safety Community Review Board is part of former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch's review of DPS. Read more »
Newhouse professor dies after long illness
Sherri Taylor was a faculty member in the visual communications department and coordinator of scholastic programs at Newhouse. She died overnight after a long illness. Read more »
SA works to improve communication between students, financial aid office
SA is working with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs to create a chat box where students can ask questions about their financial aid. Read more »
National MRI program donates chemistry equipment to 2 SU departments
Receiving two MRI grants within the same year is a “milestone achievement,” according to an SU news release. Read more »
Bike share company offers free Election Day rides
Gotcha will offer free bike rides in Syracuse on Election Day as part of an initiative to make voting more accessible. Read more »
Syracuse nonprofit will build city's 1st LGBTQ youth homeless shelter
Syracuse’s chapter of Rescue Mission Alliance is working to establish the city’s first shelter devoted to supporting LGBTQ youth who have run away from home. Read more »
Hong Kong law challenges academic freedom among SU international students
SU international students now worry that they may face repercussions for taking classes deemed subversive in their home country. Read more »
SU awards Kevin Richardson university’s 1st honorary bachelor’s degree
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the honorary degree in a virtual ceremony held as part of SU’s Coming Back Together Black and Latino alumni reunion. Read more »
SU students' email generating AI receives $2.6 million in funding
OthersideAI, which crafts emails using AI technology, was founded by two Syracuse University students and one graduate. Read more »
SU will reopen fitness centers, resume some in-person activities
University-sponsored in-person student activities, as well as those hosted by student organizations, can resume as long as attendance is limited to 25 people or fewer. Read more »
Louie Ortiz-Fonseca discusses project to elevate voices of LGBTQ community
Ortiz-Fonseca is best known for his project, The Gran Varones, which allows members of the LGBTQ community to share their personal coming out stories and other experiences. Read more »
Syracuse University freshman dies unexpectedly Wednesday night
Freshman John Lundin died unexpectedly Wednesday night, a Syracuse University official announced Thursday morning. Read more »
Students seek community service alternatives as programs move online
Several community service programs at SU have transitioned online this semester. Read more »
